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Or Contact us Directly.

www.dmcc.cc
(858) 792-7565
heather@dmcc.cc
Box 2947, Del Mar, CA 92014
   
 

Two New Dates

Bus Trip to UTC Friday, June 19, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Belmont Village Luncheon & Tour Bus Trip Tuesday, June 23, 10 am - 1 pm

 

 

Coming this Fall

Annual Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm. Book your appointment now either by e-mail to heather@dmcc.cc or call Heather at 858-792-7565.

Brain Fitness classes: Posit Science, a cognitive training program that targets the roots of memory and thinking by speeding up brain function, improving accuracy and strengthening recording. This computer-based program is easy to use and enjoyable. If interested or curious, call to find out more or to add your name to the list. 858-792-7565

Support Our Programs

To sustain our programs and services, each year we raise $40,000 through a special event and an end-of-year appeal letter. Instead of a special fundraising event this year, DMCC invites everyone to invest in our community’s quality of life by choosing one or more of the following methods to help us:

• give a cash donation, either by check or credit card
• give a designated cash donation or gift of time to the program (listed below) that you especially value and want to support
• choose a tax-free method with a donation of appreciated stock or a portion of your required minimum donation from your IRA account
• offer to host a thank-you reception for all of our donors and volunteers
• join one of the volunteer teams that serve our residents
• contribute your idea
s and resources for service expansion

DMCC programs that need ongoing support:

• Transportation Program – bus service for weekly grocery shopping trips and cultural activities
• Care Management Consultation Services – in-home consultation with geriatric social worker to determine personal support services for changing needs
• Legal Clinic – monthly clinic with Elder Law Attorney for free guidance with simple wills, power of attorney, advanced health care directives and referrals
• Coffee and Conversations – informational presentations by leading researchers and practitioners
• Annual Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations – one-day clinic for all ages
• Recreation Groups – Mah Jongg, Bridge, Singing, Knit and Stitch, Book Club, Life Story Writing
• Volunteer drivers – individual rides to medical appointments
• Taxi Voucher Program – City subsidized voucher for discounted taxi rides to personal appointments
• Exercise Classes – water aerobics, cardio/strength training, Tai Chi, Yoga
• Computer tutoring – individual sessions to build skills with computer operations and internet navigation
• Health Education Discussion Group with Dr. Kalina – group interaction with geriatric internist
• Telephone Reassurance Calls – daily personal check-up calls and medication administration reminder calls
• Medicare Counseling Clinic – personal appointments with HICAP counselor to discuss Medicare, Long Term Care insurance, Medi-Gap and prescription drug programs
• Shared Housing – match-up programs, which help home providers find a compatible home seeker to pay rent or possibly provide services in exchange for a reduction in rent

Rescheduled due to Power Outage:

Maintaining your Independence and Peace of Mind
What a California Professional Fiduciary Can Do for You
Monday, June 1, 2009, 10 – 11:30 a.m., City Hall Annex, 240 Tenth St.
A Discussion with Susan Fox, California Licensed Professional Fiduciary & National Certified Guardian, will discuss the role of the Professional Fiduciary in matters of personal finance and healthcare. She will describe how the Fiduciary can advise and protect your day to day needs and interests. Especially helpful for families who need someone to step in and manage their investments when leaving an estate to a child who is not able to manage it themselves.

DMCC Bus Trip
Are you Ready to Rumble? Special Presentation on California Seismic Activity
Wednesday, June 3, 4:00 – 7:15 pm
A recent report by scientists indicates there is a 99% chance that California will experience a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in the next 30 years. You are invited to join Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists for a special presentation on seismic activity in California with the focus on the San Andreas fault. Come and learn the latest findings in research and how Scripps scientists are making major improvements in fundamental earthquake detection tools and developing early warning systems they hope will save lives when the “Big One” occurs.

Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop
Important Legal Decisions
Thursday, June 11, 1 – 2:30 pm, City Hall Annex, 235 11th St.
Last in a 4-part series hosted by Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, this workshop addresses Durable Powers of Attorney, living wills, estate planning and charitable giving.

 
     
 

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