Presentation will talk about giving in a tight economy

By Betty Berry, Nov. 29, 2011 QUESTION: Even though money is tight, my friends and I would like to give to charities in our community that really are helping those in need. Do you have suggestions? ANSWER: You must be on the same wavelength as the Thousand Oaks Council on Aging. The council will present [...]

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Senior assistance offered at multiple sites

By Betty Berry, Dec. 13, 2011 Q: I have used Senior Concerns advocacy services at the Goebel Senior Adult Center in Thousand Oaks and wonder whether those services are available elsewhere. A: The services also are available at the Simi Valley Senior Center and will be available beginning in January at the Moorpark Active Adult [...]

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Take precautions to deter burglars

By Betty Berry, Dec. 20, 2011 Q: It seems like there are more break-ins than ever. Do you have suggestions on how to make my home more secure? A: I did some research on your question and was surprised to learn how lax many people are about their safety. I was told more than one-third [...]

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Exploring resources for caregivers

By Betty Berry, Dec. 27, 2011 Q: I have been attending the Senior Concerns seminars for caregivers. The last presentation was in November, and we were told the series would continue in January. Do you have particulars on the next presentation? A: Solving the Aging Puzzle's third presentation in the Caregiving Rollercoaster series — "Who [...]

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Longevity, not birthrates, fueling population growth

By Betty Berry, January 3, 2012 Q: It was announced last fall that the world population would reach 7 billion. Do any studies show details about these people? A: Such statistics are tracked and reported by many sources, such as the U.N. Population Division and the Census Bureau. Reports showed birthrates are not up. Longevity [...]

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