Living Well - Healthy Aging Program
SCPH promotes the health and well-being of all Siskiyou County residents with a focus on disease prevention and injury prevention, promoting early intervention and screening, and providing access to resources. SCPH wants to ensure that while health is maintained across the lifespan, older adults and their caregivers receive focused attention.
The Living Well-Healthy Aging Program supports well-being in older age by:
- Advocating for healthy behaviors
- Reducing health risks through prevention and education initiatives
- Providing resources to support caregiver needs
- Collaborating with community partner agencies to promote education regarding reduction of chronic disease and early assessment
Caregiver Support Group
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming at times. Our in-person Caregiver Support Group provides a safe, supportive space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and learn practical tools to support their emotional and mental well-being.
The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Madrone Senior Services, 810 N. Oregon St., Yreka, CA. Participants will find encouragement, understanding, and helpful resources in a welcoming and confidential setting.
The Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) aims to build and raise awareness by providing education about brain health and its risk factors for Siskiyou County residents using community-based interventions and best practices.
To learn more visit Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia or Alzheimer's Association.
SCPH is pleased to offer no-cost educational presentations about advance care planning using the Five Wishes curriculum.
Five Wishes is a resource to help start and guide your advance care planning conversations and help you document your choices as a legal advance directive.
Advance Care Planning is making decisions in advance about medical care and treatments at the end of life, and choosing a decision-maker who will speak for you if you ever become unable to speak for yourself.
Fall Prevention Safety Supports Independent Living
You can reduce your risk of falling by knowing the risk factors and taking simple steps towards a steady, fall-free future.
Health risk factors for falls that increase as we age:
- Balance and mobility challenges
- Taking multiple medications
- Impaired vision
- Fatigue
Steps to prevent a fall:
Contact Information
Shelly Davis, MSN MN-L RN PHN CCHP
Director, Public Health Division
Director, Correctional Health Services
Donald E. Solus, MD
Public Health Officer
810 South Main St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2134
Fax: 530-841-4094
phinfo@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday