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Senior Resources

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Senior Resources

We want to make sure that our seniors are taken care of during this trying time.  We want to do everything in our power to help you.  We will get through this together as One HB!

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Do you need help?

If you are a senior at home and in need of essential assistance, please call our Senior Center in Central Park at 714-536-5600

Do you want to help?

In collaboration with the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council we have established away for you to get involved.  Call 714-752-0406 or send an email to hbresponds@gmail.com.

Senior Pen Pal Connection

Did you know? Research shows that taking the time to handwrite anything – from letters to thank you cards – can provide physical and mental benefits such as improved memory and lower levels of anxiety.  What better time than now to connect local seniors citizens with children to brighten each other’s day in a new program we call Senior Pen Pal Connection.

I want to RECIEVE a letter!

Are you an older adult, manage a senior day care program, manage a senior residential program, or are an administrator for a skilled nursing center and are interested in the Senior Pen Pal Connection?  Please fill out the form below.

I want to WRITE a letter!

Are you a parent of a child or a child care center operator who would like to be connected to a Pen Pal? Please fill the form out below and you will be contacted with a list of seniors that would love to recieve letters and cards to brighten their day.

Senior Resource Documents

  • Facetime

    Get your iPad or iPhone and stay connected with your loved ones! The FaceTime app comes preinstalled, so all you need to do is find the app, open it up and place a call to your chosen contact.

  • Facebook

    Facebook offers video chatting in its platform, for phones and computers alike (you need to have a webcam for the desktop version). The social media network even has its own video chat device, which can host video chats and stream video.

  • Skype

    Skype is a video chat app that’s available both on computers and mobile devices. The app is free, or you can upgrade for paid features. To video chat with loved ones, the free version will suffice.

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Wellness Calls

Do you need to hear a friendly voice, a weekly calls, a check on your well-being, or you just simply need to chat about a topic.

Call (657) 206-5660

LATEST NEWS

KEEP IT MOVING AT THE BEACHES

May 8, 2020 No Comments

As the weekend approaches, the City wanted to remind everyone that our beaches and beach bike pathways are currently open for active recreation only.  Beachgoers

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Keeping Our Community Safe & Informed

Address:
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
USA

Email:
FDPIO@surfcity-hb.org

City Services Call Center – available Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm:

(714) 536-5511

Hotline Number:

(714) 536-5978

Messages will be returned on a daily basis

The City of Huntington Beach is committed to keeping our community and visitors informed of current events in our community. The purpose of this page is to foster transparency and increase the sharing of information. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Huntington Beach will make every effort to to update this page when updates are received from our local, state and federal partners.

Postponed/Canceled Events

The following events in the City of Huntington Beach have been postponed or cancelled. The City is actively working with event promoters to hold these events in the future.

CANCELLED

April 26 – Taste of HB

May 16 – Kowabunga Van Show

May 16 – Great Strides Walk

May 16 – Wiener Dog Festival

May 17 – Golden Bear Experience

May 31-31 – Surfin’ Sundays

June 13 – Pier Swim

POSTPONED

May 9-10 – Sunset Beach Art Festival

May 30 – Aids Walk OC

Weekly Surf City Nights

Weekly Crafty Fair at the Pier

RESCHEDULED

September 12 – Cruise in Car Show

October 1-4 – AVP

October 11 – Cars and Copters

If you are a senior and in need of assistance, please call (714) 536-5600

Who Is Considered Higher Risk?

Older Adults (People aged 65 and older)
People who have serious chronic medical conditions like:

  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lung Disease

Watch for symptons & What Should You Do?

  • Pay attention for potential COVID-19 symptoms
    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Shortness of Breath
  • If you develop emergency warning signs of COVID-19 get medical attention immediately.
    • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
    • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
    • New confusion or inability to arouse
    • Bluish lips or face
  • If you feel like you are developing symptoms.
  • Stay home and call your doctor
  • Call your healthcare provider and let them know about your symptoms.
  • If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home.  Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home.
  • Get medical attention immediately if you have any of the emergency warning signs listed.

What can you do if you have a family member or friend who is at higher risk?

  • Ensure that they have enough supplies on hand and offer to help them get more if needed.
  • Know what medications they are taking and see if you can help them have extra on hand.
  • Communicate regularly with neighbors, friends, and family to support them.
  • Be cognizant of people visiting their home and inform them what to do to stay safe.
    • Stay home
    • Avoid touching high traffic surfaces in public places.
    • Social distancing
  • If you are feeling ill please avoid visiting.

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