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See the latest coverage and and read our press releases about Avenidas and our senior services in the Palo Alto and Mountain View area.

Older Adults Reveal the Daily Challenges of Social Distancing in Palo Alto Weekly

From the April 3, 2020 edition of Palo Alto Weekly.

Living in isolation

Realizing their family probably would not be able to visit them should they come down with the virus, the husband contacted Avenidas senior services agency and asked: “If I should die at home, how would you support my wife?”

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Avenidas Care Partners manager Paula Wolfson speaking on her cell phone with two laptops in front of her.

In case you’re wondering, Avenidas Care Partners manager Paula Wolfson counseled this caller.

You too can get support from Avenidas Care Partners by telephone.

Almanac News Covers Center Closures

From The Almanac on March 13, 2020.

Nonprofits scramble to keep clients safe, programs open

Local nonprofits are hurriedly changing their programs to protect their clients and compensate for the loss of volunteers in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, leaders say. Others are temporarily shutting their doors.

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Avenidas Village End of Life Presentation in Palo Alto Online

In case you haven’t seen it in print or online, here is a link to an excellent article in the March 6th Palo Alto Weekly/Palo Alto Online covering a recent Village presentation featuring villager Ralph Cahn who shared his and his wife’s personal experience with medical aid in dying.

Sue’s farewell: A Palo Alto ‘end-of-life’ story

A Palo Alto woman who decided it was time to legally end her life went through with her decision last year through California’s End of Life Option Act.

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Ralph’s moving story was followed by Christina Goodwin of Compassion & Choices, who provided the latest stats and updates on the End of Life Option Act.

If you missed the presentation or would like to review it, you can watch the video

Wise Owl Players in Talk of the Town

The live performance had to be canceled because of the pandemic. The virtual performance takes place October 16th and October 18th.

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From the Palo Alto Daily Post.

The Wise Owl Players’ upcoming performance of Ten-Minute Plays and One Hundred Laughs appeared in today’s Talk of the Town, including a photo of Sandy and Enid Davis.

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Palo Alto Weekly Features Senior Planet @Avenidas

From Palo Alto Online, February 7, 2020.

New technology-themed institute brings tech-hungry seniors downtown

Downtown Palo Alto has been a longtime mecca for tech startups, and now it could be a destination for retired tech workers and other older adults hungry to know the latest trends.

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Avenidas​@450Bryant is the only west coast location where New York-based Senior Planet has opened a satellite hub specifically aimed at keeping older adults up to date on technology.

Chris Kenrick, Palo Alto Weekly