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Bridges to Access: COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline By Community Bridges Do you, or someone you know, over age 65 need help sched- uling your COVID-19 vaccine? Community Bridges can help! Call the Bridges to Access Vaccination Helpline to get information and assistance in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Community Bridges' bilingual staff are available to provide up to date information, make an appointment for you and even ar- range transportation! Call (831) 219-8607 and leave a message with your name, phone number, age and zip code. You will receive a call back within 48 hours. The helpline has already helped hundreds of seniors obtain a vaccination appointment. We identify the most appropriate place for you to get the vac- cine and navigate the sometimes confusing scheduling pro- cess. "Great work to deliver this crucially important informa- tion and assistance," stated one woman who called the help- line on a Monday and was able to receive the first dose of her vaccine on Tuesday. Get vaccinated.... for you, for them, for us. Puentes de Acceso: Línea de ayuda de vacunació COVID-19 By Community Bridges ¿Usted, o alguien que conoce, mayor de 65 años, necesita ayuda para programar su vacuna COVID-19? ¡Community Bridges puede ayudar! Llame a la Línea de ayuda de vacunación de Bridges to Access para obtener información y asistencia para obtener la vacuna COVID-19. El personal bilingüe de Community Bridges está disponible para brindarle infor- mación actualizada, programar una cita e incluso organizar el transporte. Llame al (831) 219- 8607 y deje un mensaje con su nombre, núme- ro de teléfono, edad y código postal. Recibirá una llamada en un plazo de 48 horas. La línea de ayuda ya ha ayudado a cientos de personas mayores a obtener una cita de va- cunación. Identificamos el lugar más apropiado para que reciba la vacu- na y navegue por el pro- ceso de programación, a veces confuso. "Buen trabajo para brindar esta información y asis- tencia de importancia crucial", dijo una mujer que llamó a la línea de ayuda un lunes y pudo recibir la primera dosis de su vacuna el martes. Vacúnate .... para ti, para ellos, para no- sotros. Call us today to find out WHEN and WHERE you can get the COVID-19 vaccine! (831) 219-8607 COVID-19 VACCINE HELPLINE We can even help you sign up! Get vaccinated.... for you, for them, for us. Are you Are you over 65? over 65? 6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50 By StatePoint With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pan- demic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealis- tic. However, industry experts say that it's actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap. "Whether you're in- spired by the healthcare heroes helping patients on the COVID-19 front- lines or you're looking to take control over your career and future, the recession-proof home healthcare industry may be right for you," says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., which is actively recruiting caregivers nationwide. Here are six reasons to consider home health- care at this point in your career: 1. To boost happiness. The pandemic has created new sources of stress and unhappiness for many people. Your career is one area of your life where you can take back some control. And the right career can actually make you happier. Research from The University of Chica- go shows that jobs that help and serve others are linked to the most satisfaction. 2. To stay sharp. Brains are like muscles -- they have to be used to stay fit. A change in career flexes your brain "mus- cles" by encouraging you to learn new things, step out of your comfort zone and stay chal- lenged. Medical experts also believe that staying cognitively active may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. With a home healthcare career, every day is different, offering a diverse array of expe- riences that use every facet of your skillset. 3. To make extra money. In uncertain economic times, earn- ing extra money can make a big difference for nearly every family, and home care careers often allow you to bring in extra income in a way that aligns with your schedule and priorities. 4. To meet new people. Loneliness is tied to depression and anx- iety, and it can even have negative impacts on heart health. Unfor- tunately, the pandemic has exacerbated this issue for many people. A new career that re- quires getting out and interacting with new people can alleviate some of this. 5. To make a difference. With headlines touting healthcare heroes, you may be feeling the pull toward a career that allows you to give back. Helping individuals who can't (or shouldn't) go out due to a high risk of COVID-19 complica- tions is a valuable way to make a difference in your community. 6. To mix things up. There are job oppor- tunities in home healthcare available for people of all back- grounds. However, for those already working in healthcare, this is a path offering an oppor- tunity to get back to the heart of caregiving by providing person- alized care to patients, with all the flexibility and autonomy that go with it. To learn more about the industry and ex- plore job opportuni- ties available through Interim HealthCare, which has been con- necting individuals to rewarding oppor- tunities that advance their career for more than 50 years, visit ihcmadeforthis.com. Time for the next chapter in your career? Consider whether home health- care is the right step for you.

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