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There Is A Risk
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Reflection from PUSD Intern Isabella "Izzy" Roberts
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Reflection on Service & Joy from 2025/26 President Dick Myers
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The Villager Engagement Team Welcomed 54 New Villagers
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Surviving and Thriving: Elder Health Considerations After the Fires

By Margarite Olmos
Posted: 02/05/2025
Tags: margarite olmos, newsletter february 2025, eaton fire

As Pasadena Villagers we have one thing in common: we’re survivors. Let’s celebrate that! 

Of course, our challenges after the devastating fires are varied and many. This article will review what many of you may know or will provide some health information that I hope you find useful. Health is a huge category that includes physical and emotional. I have only touched the surface but here is some food for thought I was able to assemble from the internet from varied useful sources.

The first one listed from WelbeHealth is extremely useful, comprehensive, and helpful, focusing on Senior health, from diet and nutrition to community and emotional wellness. 

WelbeHealth--Supporting Seniors During California Wildfires: Resources and Tips for Staying Safe

 

Here are good guidelines from the CDC.

Safety Guidelines from the CDC

 

The next two are on air quality. The South Coast AQMD site is wonderful and worth a visit. From how to clean ash and dirt to how to wear a mask properly and other good tips.

County of Los Angeles News Release on Air Advisory

South Coast Air Quality Management District

Let’s face it, air quality is going to be problematic for a long time. Masks are essential. Consider all that has burned in houses and cars and is floating around unseen. Your eyes and lungs know it.

See this link on Particle Pollution

Pasadena residents will find this link useful with very good information for checking the status of your property, shelters, emergency housing, rebuilding resources and emotional help hotline numbers.

Pasadena Fire Recovery Information & Resources 

Finally, Pasadena Village's free resource website has up to date information on relief and recovery.

Disaster Relief & Recovery on AgingSGV.org

As we Villagers rebuild our lives, we have the assurance that we are in this together and are fortunate to be part of a Village of friends for added support through the short and long term challenges we face.

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