Q: I thought Medicare would pay for care at home after my surgery. What does Medicare pay for at home? A: I often hear from people a misconception about what Medicare covers for care in the home. It is very important for people to understand the benefits and limits of this insurance. It can [...]
The first-ever statewide needs assessment for Californians aged 55 years and older just launched. The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) is not just another survey; it's your chance to shape the future. Designed by experts and backed by solid statistical validity, CASOA empowers you to voice your needs and preferences. The California Department of [...]
Community Conscience is a non-profit that owns an office building at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. They provide rent-free office space to 13 social service agencies in the 22,000 square-foot building, and they have just announced the addition of two new tenants to the Human Services Center in September 2023. If [...]
The California Department of Aging has announced a new program for both paid and unpaid Caregivers: “CalGrows – Supporting Care in the Home and Community.” CalGrows is the California Department of Aging’s workforce training program that provides free career building resources for paid and unpaid caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. Free Training [...]
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to visit my sister in Del Mar. Though I love my sister and we are very close. I knew we hadn’t been to see them in quite a while, but I was shocked to learn our last visit had been in December of 2019. I [...]
Q: I keep hearing about the value of intergenerational programming. What is it and why is it important? A: Intergenerational programming is just as it sounds. It is when programs include people of all ages and generations, older and younger, to benefit all groups of people. You may notice that a lot of programs are [...]
Q: My friend is caring for her husband who needs her full assistance. How can I get her to take better care of herself while still caring for him? A: People who are caring for a loved one often put their own care and needs last. As a friend and onlooker, it can be very [...]
Early in my career working with older adults, it was my strong belief that if a person needed help, and we were able to offer it, it should be provided. However, several times our efforts were not met with acceptance. There was the senior who refused home delivered meals even though, after his hospitalization, [...]
Q: I have been unhappy lately and I feel like I need a new start in my life. How can I find ways to make changes and start over in a later phase of life? A: It is one thing to get a fresh start by moving or changing careers, but another to find a [...]
A big Thank You to all who supported Senior Concerns at the 2023 Charity Karaoke Sing For A Cause! Sunday night at the Canyon was wild, and Senior Concerns Board Member Peter Cappos gave his all performing Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop The Feeling! Your tremendous enthusiasm — and your Votes! — put Peter in [...]
