Wednesday, September 12, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center
— from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center —
September is National Preparedness Month, and as one of its New Initiative programs, Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit (OSC) is taking this opportunity to roll out its Senior Preparedness Series. This effort is designed to raise awareness about ways seniors can prepare for emergencies as well as special considerations for vulnerable islanders. OSC Members and the Public are invited to participate in monthly activities that prepare them to survive emergencies, access PERS (Personal Emergency Response Systems), assist others, and shelter in place if necessary, to ensure we can all age well, safely, on Orcas.
This initiative kicks off on September 12 with a Senior Preparedness Seminar with speakers from San Juan County Department of Emergency Management. The event will begin at 1 p.m. in the Lundeen Room, OSC members and the public are invited to attend, speakers will address ways that elders can prepare for and respond to emergency / disaster situations.
Other events planned for September at Orcas Senior Center include a Life Line Screening on September 17 (“Take a step toward staying Healthy and Active, Be Smart: Do more for your Cardiovascular Health” – check out our website, orcasseniors.org, for details/screenings/rates) and a session providing assistance with POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms tentatively set for September 26.
