MAY 2020
Valley West Center Newsletter
Volume 33, Issue 11
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Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect
yourself and your family from getting sick. During
the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping hands clean is
especially important to help prevent the virus from
spreading.
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent
the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections
from one person to the next.
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay
healthy by washing your hands often, especially
during these key times when you are likely to get
and spread germs.
How Germs Spread:
Touching a contaminated surface or objects
Preparing or eating food & drinks with unwashed
hands Blowing your nose, cough, or sneeze into
your hands and then touching other people’s
hands
Key times to Wash Hands. Before & After:
Before eating food
Before, during, and after preparing food
Before and after treating a cut or wound
Before and after caring for someone at home who
is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
AFTER:
After using the toilet
After touching garbage
After handling pet food or pet treats
After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
After touching an animal or animal waste
After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who
has used the toilet
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the
most effective ways to prevent the spread of
germs.
Wet your hands with clean warm water
Lather your hands, between fingers & nails
Scrub for 20 seconds
Rinse well
Dry hands using a clean towel or air dry them
LIFE IS BETTER WITH CLEAN HANDS
WE HAVE WIFI
Bring your iPads, tablets, laptops
& gadgets
WHEN AND HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS
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MAY IS…
Esperanza, Rogoff 5 -10 Ray Jarnagin 5-26
Louise Coates 5-18 James, Greco 5-27
Connie Kelly 5-21
MAY BORN: You can have a lot of fun with
them, nevertheless you will definitely regret it
when you dare to provoke them. You do not
want to experience how evil they are when they
lose their temper. Just don’t mess with them!
Happy Birthday To You
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Message:
You’ve Made My Life Complete
Birthstone: Emerald
Emeralds are extraordinarily rare, and can be
more expensive per carat than any Diamond. Em-
eralds are also associated with the 20th, 35th, and
55th anniversary.
On behalf of the YWCA Senior Center, Thank You to our Advertiser’s for generously supporting our publication.
Life is a FIESTA
MOTHER’S DAY May 10th Skin Caner Awareness May 1st Cinco de Mayo May 5th National Bike Month May 15th Memorial Day May 25th Older Americans Month Barbecue Month
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MAY
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
YWCA Valley West Meal Service for the Community CAN’T USE SOAP & WATER
Washing hands with soap & wa-
ter is the best way to get rid of
germs. If not available, use
hand sanitizer. Rub the gel over
all the surfaces of your hands
and fingers until your hands are
dry. This should take around 20
seconds. However sanitizers
do not get rid of all germs. Sani-
tizer may not be effective when
hands are visibly dirty/greasy.
They also might not remove
harmful chemicals from hands.
Use sanitizers that contain at
least 60% alcohol.
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS
Older adults and people who have severe underly-ing medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness. There is currently no vaccine to prevent corona-virus disease. Take steps to protect yourself and others.
KNOW HOW IT SPEADS:
The Virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possible be in-haled into the lungs.
Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
EVERYONE SHOULD:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily availa-ble, use a hand sanitizer. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT:
Avoid close contact with people who ae sick. Stay home as much as possible, Put distance between yourself and other people, especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus.
COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES:
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Immediately wash your hands or use a hand sani-tizer. Throw used tissues in the trash.
WEAR A FACEMASK IF YOU ARE SICK:
You should wear a facemask when you are around oth-
er people, sharing a room or vehicle and before you en-
ter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to
wear a facemask because it troubles your breathing,
then you should do your best to cover your coughs and
sneeze. People who are caring for you should wear a
facemask if they enter your room. Facemasks may be in
short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
CLEAN AND DISINFECT:
Frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks,
phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
HOUSEHOLD BLEACH: follow instructions for applica-
tion and proper ventilation. Never mix household
bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK
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POWER OF ATTORNEY A power of attorney (POA) gives someone else legal authority to make decisions about money or property. The designated person or agent can make decisions if the older adult is sick or injured. A POA can be a family member or a friend you trust.
Creating a POA is a relatively inexpensive way to ensure someone you trust is appointed. If not, your family members or friends will have to go through the court system and someone you do not want designated as an agent may be ap-pointed. The process through the courts can also be lengthy, expensive, and public.
POAs vary, depending on what state law allows and the wording in the document. Generally, a POA goes into effect as soon as it is signed un-less the document specifies a different arrange-ment. That means that even if you are capable of making decisions, your agent will be able to act on your behalf immediately.
A durable power of attorney remains effec-tive even if the grantor loses the capacity to make financial decisions. If you want your POA to remain effective if you become una-ble to manage your money or property, make sure it is “durable.” A durable POA is very important for financial incapacity due to Alzheimer’s, dementia or other health issues. There are different ways to customize a power of attorney to fit you needs and pref-erences. An attorney can help you create an appropriate POA for you circumstances. A POA does come with some risk. It gives another person a great deal of authority without regular oversight which can lead to POA Abuse. Please read next month’s News-letter to learn how to minimize POA abuse and protect yourself.
For Your Information...
Thank you to our Funding Sources
Welcome Our Activity Program services are
available for individuals who are
60 years of age & older
Suggested Meal Program
Contributions:
For Eligible Seniors & Disabled
Adults
Dining Room ....................... $2.50
Dial-A-Ride (each way) ....... $1.00
S.A.I.L. Program .................. $2.50
Meals on Wheels:
Private Pay Glendale .......... $8.00
Reservations Reservations for lunch are requested. Call
(623) 931-7436; 48 hours in advance
Seating on a first come, first serve basis.
No “saved” seats! Disabled participants
may be served.
IMPORTANT! Signatures and emergency information
forms are REQUIRED by all who
participate here; as this is an eligibility
program.
The form is confidential and updated
annually. Participants must be
independent and able to take care of
their personal needs and be cognizant
of their surroundings. This is not an
Adult Day Care site, but referrals can be
made. If you use wheelchairs, etc, you
must use them while in this facility.
Mobility devices must NOT block any
walkways and bags/carts are not
allowed in the dining room. Safety is
most important to us!
Participant Grievance The YWCA will provide a means to insure fair handling of participant complaints and grievances. For the purpose of these policies and procedures, a grievance means any dispute regarding the meaning, interpretation or alleged violation of these policies, procedures and services. Any participant seeking assistance or services through the YWCA senior programs who feels that he or she has not been treated fairly may appeal any decision rendered by filing a grievance.
Procedure Participants who have a problem or complaint
should first try to get it settled through discussion with the Staff.
If, after this discussion, the participant does not believe the problem or complaint has been satisfactorily resolved, he/she will have the right to discuss it with the Senior Center Director You may reach the Senior Center Director at (623) 931-7436.
If the grievance is not resolved in steps 1 or 2, the participant shall submit in writing a complaint detailing the basis for the grievance. The complaint will be submitted to the Senior Center Director within ten (10) working days.
The Senior Center Director will render his/her decision and comments in writing and return them to the participant within ten (10) working days.
Should the Senior Center Director fail to resolve the grievance, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the grievance, the person may communicate the grievance in writing to the YWCA CEO within fifteen (15) calendar days.
The YWCA CEO will render a decision. The YWCA CEO has the final decision in appeals.
If the grievance is not resolved at the local level, it can be appealed to:
Contracts Department
Area Agency on Aging Region One, Inc.
1366 East Thomas Road, Suite 108
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
602-264-2255
Contributions may be given
at the Lobby Desk for
confidentiality purposes
Meet Our Staff…
Debbie Esparza, CEO
Kathy Saunders, Director
Bea Lopez-Parra, Program
Assistant
Judith Pennell, Meals on Wheels
Coordinator
And many others who make this
all possible!
Program Locations:
Meals served at noon
Monday-Friday at:
YWCA Valley West Center
8561 N 61st Avenue
623.931.7436
Glendale Adult Center
5970 W. Brown
623.930.4321
Glendale Community Center
5401 W. Ocotillo
623.930.4700
Japanese Senior Center
5414 W. Glenn Dr. (3rd
Wednesday of Month only)
Sun Valley Gleaner Brown Bag every
Thursday.
You do not need to be wealthy to leave
a legacy. In addition to supporting the
YWCA with your cash donations, you
can also contribute to the sustainability
of our efforts to better women's lives in
the long term.
Please call Debbie Esparza , CEO, at
602.258.0990 ext. 13 to discuss
planned giving opportunities.
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