Q: I don’t think my mother is a safe driver anymore. How can I talk to her about stopping driving? A: Driving is a sensitive topic at any age. Especially here in Southern California where most of us rely on our cars as our only means of transportation. Transportation equals independence to most drivers. Any [...]
Q: What can we do to help combat ageism? A: This is a great question and one we all need to think about. Just today I was at the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council meeting where ageism was discussed by the Chair of the Council, Dr. Karen Gorback. She talked about [...]
Q: My sister lives alone and recently fell and broke her hip. Thankfully someone was there at the time, but it got me thinking about emergency lifeline buttons. How do I know how to select the right one for her? A: Lifeline is a brand name for what is called a personal emergency response system [...]
Recently, a female friend asked me if there is a book she can read to learn about the things she should be doing to plan now that she is getting older. She mentioned that she has other single female friends of varying ages, who are also wondering the same thing. The responsibility of planning for [...]
Mark your Calendar and get in on the action! You Know You’re Feeling Lucky! 1st Annual Texas Hold’Em Tournament & Casino Night Saturday, September 30 – 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge. Admission: Poker $100 / Casino $35. Proceeds from the Event go in part to support Senior Concerns – [...]
Q: I care for my husband, and he is having more and more mobility problems. What are some useful tools to help me care for him that I can get for my home? A: There are many different devices that can assist you in your care of your husband. These days, we have something for [...]
