For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we'd like to shine a light on an important group in our community that often goes unseen: selfless individuals who care for loved ones with Alzheimers or dementia. Often, these caregivers struggle to navigate convoluted systems and find culturally appropriate support...
Keiko Isshiki received a call from LTSC that she’ll never forget. Her friend Kawasaki-san had taken a bad fall and had been admitted to the hospital. Since Kawasaki-san had no family in the US, Keiko knew her friend needed her now more than ever. Soon...
When the pandemic hit, Setsuko realized that she was disconnected from her community. Despite being a long-term resident in LTSC’s Casa Heiwa apartments (affordable housing in Little Tokyo), she barely knew her neighbors. As a renowned artist, she was typically busy traveling for shows and...
Shirley remembers a time, not that long ago, when silence filled the majority of her days. When she first moved to JCI Gardens in the South Bay nine years ago, she was eager to settle into the independent style of living offered by the senior...
What is the biggest fear of seniors? According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, 62% of seniors fear memory loss, whereas 29% of seniors fear losing their physical abilities. Surprisingly, for those 65 years and older, 1 in 10 have some type of dementia....
Every year in May, the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the national observance of Older Americans Month, which recognizes the contributions of older adults across the country. The 2022 theme is “Age My Way.” Meet three community members who teach us how older...
