{"id":24054,"date":"2020-04-24T13:58:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=24054"},"modified":"2020-04-24T13:58:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:58:31","slug":"governor-newsom-announces-initiatives-to-support-older-californians-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=24054","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom Announces Initiatives to Support Older Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

First-in-the-nation program will partner with local restaurants\u00a0to prepare meals for older Californians<\/em><\/p>\n

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Social Bridging Project will\u00a0mobilize\u00a01,000 callers to check in on older Californians<\/em><\/p>\n

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Friendship Line California is expanding to serve older Californians statewide<\/em><\/p>\n

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SACRAMENTO \u2013 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a series of initiatives to support vulnerable older Californians who are isolating at home during California’s stay at home order. California is launching a first-in-the nation meal delivery program, a partnership to make wellness check-in calls, and the expansion of Friendship Line California to help combat social isolation. These actions will support the approximately 1.2 million Californians over the age of 65 who live alone.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe most important way for older Californians to stay safe is to stay at home,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cThese programs will provide older, vulnerable Californians with access to nutritious meals in the safety\u00a0of their homes and the opportunity to connect with someone who can listen to their concerns and make sure their needs are met. We are all in this together and we will continue to support older Californians who are more at risk during this public health emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cOlder adults are heroes for being the first Californians to stay at home and save lives.\u00a0However they may be\u00a0struggling to access food and with the mental health implications of isolation. These\u00a0programs will make sure our older friends, family, and neighbors have access to the food and friendship they need,” said Director of the California Department of Aging Kim McCoy Wade.<\/p>\n

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Restaurants Deliver: Home Meals for Seniors<\/b><\/p>\n

This first-in-the-nation\u00a0program will ensure vulnerable older Californians have consistent access to nutritious meals while staying safe at home. The\u00a0Restaurants Deliver: Home Meals for Seniors program will enlist community restaurants to prepare meals that will be delivered to older Californians who are isolating at home during California’s stay at home order. The program will also support local restaurant workers and owners who have lost business\u00a0during the pandemic. The program will be\u00a0administered\u00a0by local authorities and will serve older Californians who are ineligible for other nutrition programs.<\/p>\n

The Administration will keep updated information on the\u00a0COVID-19 website<\/a>\u00a0on which localities are participating.<\/p>\n

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Social Bridging Project<\/b><\/p>\n

The Social Bridging Project will mobilize more than 1,000 callers to\u00a0proactively\u00a0reach out to older Californians who are isolating at home. The project will combat social isolation through direct, one-on-one communication with older Californians, many living alone and isolated.\u00a0Listos California\u00a0<\/a>is partnering with the California Department of Aging, United\u00a0Airlines, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and Sacramento State\u00a0University to make calls to older Californians. Callers will\u00a0check on the individual’s well-being, connect them to resources, and connect with them on a personal level.<\/p>\n

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Friendship Line California: 1-888-670-1360<\/b><\/p>\n

California is expanding Friendship Line California to support lonely and isolated older\u00a0Californians\u00a0across\u00a0the state. Friendship Line California is toll-free and available to provide emotional support to older Californians facing\u00a0loneliness,\u00a0isolation\u00a0and anxiety. The California Department of Aging is partnering with the\u00a0Institute\u00a0on Agi<\/a>ng<\/a>\u00a0to support this effort.<\/p>\n

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Today’s\u00a0announcements\u00a0build on previous actions to support older Californians isolating at home. Governor Newsom previously\u00a0announced\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.<\/a>\u00a0campaign to help combat social isolation among older Californians.\u00a0The campaign urges all Californians to check in on their older neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock.<\/p>\n

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Californians are also encouraged to join the #CaliforniansForAll initiative by signing\u00a0up at\u00a0CalifornainsForAll.ca.gov<\/a>. #CaliforniansForAll unites organizations in desperate need of volunteers with Californians looking to serve and share their commitment to their neighbors, while ensuring stay-at-home and physical distancing protocols are met. The initiative will focus on recruiting younger Californians to help the most vulnerable throughout the state, including older Californians who are at higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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