As part of an ongoing commitment to provide resources and support for family caregivers of those caring for aging loved ones, Senior Concerns will present a community seminar on “Veterans Benefits That Can Help Aid in the Cost of Caregiving ” on Monday, April 13 2015, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand [...]

As part of an ongoing commitment to provide resources and support for family caregivers of those caring for aging loved ones, Senior Concerns will present a community seminar on “Gadgets and Remarkable Inventions to Make Caregiving Easier, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, [...]

Senior Concerns will provide Memories in the Making workshops on the 2 nd and 4 th Friday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. beginning Friday, March 13, 2015 at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. Memories in the Making is one of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter’s signature programs. [...]

With a gaggle of grandchildren, Scott Cooper figured he’d be helping to take care of family members in his retirement. He just didn’t figure the family member he’d be caring for most would be his mother. Being called on to care for a loved one often comes up with no warning, and people find themselves [...]

James P. Sutton, a boardcertifi ed neurologist with more than 30 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions, will present “Understanding Dementia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 27 at Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks. Seminar attendees will be asked to make a $10 donation.  “(Dementia) typically affects [...]

Senior Concerns will host a holiday shopping extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at the Bargain Boutique Thrift Store, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The sale will feature 25 percent off everything in the store. In addition, a drawing for special gift certificates will be held every hour. Refreshments will be [...]

Senior Concerns and Mobility Management Partners will host a free seminar on Ventura County’s new Mileage Reimbursement Program on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. The Mileage Reimbursement Program is a rider-centered program designed to reimburse mileage to drivers who drive seniors to medical appointments, shopping [...]

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Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares, a partnership between Senior Concerns, The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and The Cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills, is inviting the community to nominate local employers who demonstrate leadership by accommodating and recognizing family caregivers for the Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares Caregiver- Friendly Workplace Award. Nominations will be [...]

As part of an ongoing commitment to provide senior life planning education, Senior Concerns will present a free seminar, “Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease: Knowing and Planning for What’s Ahead,” on Wednesday, November 12, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar will be presented by Norma Featherstone, RN, MA, Geriatric Care [...]