Question: What do I need to know about how to vote in the November election? The Presidential General Election held on November 3, 2020, will be the first one where every California voter will automatically receive a Vote By Mail ballot. This is a result of Executive Order N-64-20, and is an effort to allow [...]
Dear Love Run Family, It has become clear that we will not be able to hold the 2020 Love Run at the end of October and we are heartbroken knowing that we won't be together to cheer each other on in person. We've been working hard behind the scenes and are excited to announce our [...]
Question: I have heard that some people who have pre-paid their funeral expenses did not have their account honored after they passed away. What do I need to know before pre-planning for my own funeral expenses? Pre-planning of your own funeral can help ensure you have your wishes followed, while also relieving stress from your [...]
I was brought up in a household where we were taught to see the best in people. In most cases, giving folks the benefit of the doubt has served us well. However, based upon a recent experience my mother had, I think being a bit more cautious, especially as we age, is warranted. Because of [...]
It has now been 6 months since the first Stay at Home order for Ventura County and the marker upon which we consider the time all of our daily lives changed. This is a time to reflect on all that has happened in the last 6 months and where we are now. We sometimes forget [...]
Fifty-four years ago, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song “Eleanor Rigby,” signaling us to “look at all the lonely people.” Studies in the U.K. show that half a million people over the age of 60 spend every day alone. Today, scientists around the world are worried about the effect of social isolation on [...]
Question: I live alone, what will happen if I get sick with COVID-19? Who will care for me? The fear of getting COVID-19 or someone close to us getting the virus can almost be crippling these days. While we want to take every precaution to keep ourselves from getting the virus, we also want to [...]
