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Seniors
Arts Stimulation is Making a Difference for
the Chronologically Gifted During Pandemic
“Adding beauty in a world for others to
enjoy means even more for those that are
chronologically gifted, who are on the cusp
of cognitive decline. And, it’s our job to see
if we can make a difference in that way,”
as noted cognitive care educator, Lauren
Mahakian, believes whole-heatedly.
In response to this belief, Mahakian is
spearheading her innovative Live Love Art
What’s Art Got To Do With It?: Everything for Chronologically
Gifted with Cognitive Impairment.
program, which launches on July 7, 2020 in
Southern California at the Mary & Joseph
Retreat Center in Palos Verdes and is targeted
at favorable arts intervention of cognitive
decline and/or preventing its exacerbation.
This type of arts-driven approach has versions
worldwide and most noted museums,
hubs for the arts, have, for many years,
opened their arts portals for seniors and the
cognitively challenged. One most noted is
at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA),
with its “Meet Me at MOMA.” Mahakian’s
Live Love Art involves a similar philosophy
in celebrating people’s gifts and talents,
who otherwise might feel their best days
were behind them. Live Love Art informs
participants to live in the moment of now.
Targeted at seniors and most even, those
cognitively challenged, it has been proven,
that people remember better when they are
immersing themselves in the arts.
Live Love Art, a program incorporating
stimuli, an approach created and trademarked
by Mahkian is grounded on the benefits offered
by the arts; a program fully embracing
painting, poetry, literature, music, movement
and classic film and involving participants on
all levels with the intention to foster healing
and well-being.
With added stressors we are now coping
with as relates to the historic pandemic and
an ever-changing new world, cognition can
decline and existing cognitive impairment can
be exacerbated. Live Love Art is meant to
provide personal arts moments to celebrate
the arts and in the process of it all, just may
serve to stave off further health declines.
Mahakian believes, “Why not, in the middle
of a crazy and chaotic world where the
chronologically gifted are not at the top of
the list and furthermore have been earmarked
as the most vulnerable - it’s time for us to
offer a platform for them to celebrate who
they are!”
Live Love Art is an 8-week program,
meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10
am – 2 pm and early registration is required
due to limited enrollment. Program Features
Include: Wellness Distancing of 6 feet; Lunch;
Certified Dementia Specialist-led activities;
Special Accommodation such as handicap
accessibility; food request; incontinence,
etc. are available.
To register, please call Lauren at (310) 383-1877
or at lauren@familyconnectcare.com. •
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Focusing On Your Financial Health
During Times Of Crisis
(BPT) - It will take some time to adjust
and recover from the major disruption experienced
because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
and many consumers are figuring out how to
cope with challenges when it comes to their
financial health.
A lot of people are feeling the financial
strain of not being able to go to work or
operate their businesses normally, and many
more have had to rethink personal plans and
goals for the year.
But there are proactive steps you can take
to stay focused on your long-term financial
health. Consider these suggestions moving
forward.
It is always important for consumers to be
aware of the digital banking resources available
to them, but now with social distancing
measures in place across the country it is
more important than ever to know how to
use your bank’s website or mobile app to
manage your finances from home.
Generally speaking, financial technology
can help you with managing your bills, set up
direct deposits or make and receive payments
from friends and family. Also, if you are
still expecting a stimulus check, check your
banking app for mobile deposit capabilities.
Using QuickDepositSM through Chase, as an
example, you can skip the trip to the ATM
by taking a photo of the front and back of
the check on your mobile device. If you use
the Chase Mobile® app, an array of videos
can help you make the most of these tools.
Experts suggest triple-checking your social
messages, emails or other solicitations for
potential fraud. For example, a scammer trying
to steal your stimulus check may claim the
IRS needs personal information such as your
name, password, PIN or account information.
Legitimate financial institutions will never
ask for such confidential information when
reaching out to you. Be especially alert to
messaging that mentions COVID-19 and/or
includes either an urgent call to action or
contains suspicious links. If you are in doubt,
check out official resources like the Federal
Trade Commission’s consumer website for
information on common scams and how to
report them. Also, be sure your financial
institution has your latest contact information
so they can reach out to you if they detect
any suspected fraud on your account.
Round up all your pending bills and make a
list of when they’re due. You can then check
the websites listed on bills for utilities, auto
loans, mortgages or credit cards to find out if
the companies are allowing delayed payments
and/or waiving late fees during the COVID
crisis - and whether opting in on those options
could adversely affect your credit score. If
you must delay payments, contact the payees
to discuss your payment plan; they may be
able to negotiate better terms.
You’re bound to feel more financially secure
if you’re aware of all sources of cash
and credit you could draw upon to help you
through difficult times.
Keep evaluating and changing your budget
to account for income reductions and changes
in expenses. Recording all purchases can help
you pinpoint exactly where your money is
going. You may find you’re now spending
significantly less on transportation, clothing
and entertainment and can reallocate that
money toward other essential needs. Don’t
have a budget currently built? The free Budget
Builder template from Chase can help you
get started.
Understand which of your financial actions
can impact your credit score; that can
be particularly important if you’re applying
for a loan or credit card or refinancing debt
on your home loan. The free Chase Credit
Journey tool can help you understand your
overall credit health.
If you’re using savings to help you right
now, start to rebuild when you can, setting
up a safety net to help you cover your everyday
needs. If you are expecting or have
received a lump sum or relief funds, think
about setting some aside for savings if at
all possible. Financial health is a journey,
and Chase can help you deal with today’s
challenges while establishing a solid plan
for the future.
Visit Chase.com/stayconnected for more
financial resources to help you bolster your
financial health or address issues related to
COVID-19. •
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