Betty Berry’s Column2020-01-06T23:39:15-08:00

Betty Berry’s Column

Senior Concerns’ Senior Advocate Betty Berry’s column appears weekly in the Ventura County Star.

Men Are Reluctant To Share Health Concerns

I’d like to start a campaign to encourage older men to address their health issues with their doctor. I have a dear sixty-something friend who recently expressed frustration because her husband refuses to get medical attention.   Statistically, men are more likely than women to be stubborn about seeing a [...]

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: Other Side of 50|0 Comments

Housing Choice Voucher Program Opens

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Opens A Waiting List Good news! The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program from very low-income households. Note The Date The AHA will accept applications from Tuesday, January 30, 2024 through Tuesday, [...]

By |January 11th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

What’s In Your Purse Or Wallet?

Years ago, I remember getting permission to go into my mother’s purse to get a piece of gum or hard candy.  Inside was a veritable treasure trove of items for a young girl to examine. Lipstick, a compact, eyeliner, a hairbrush, a calendar, a pen, an address book, an embroidered [...]

By |December 27th, 2023|Categories: Other Side of 50|0 Comments

What Is The Difference Between Hospice And Palliative Care?

Hospice and palliative care are both medical services that include interdisciplinary teams to provide pain and symptom relief. They are similar services, but with different goals of care. Hospice care is focused on comfort care without intent to cure the person. This is because either curative treatment options no longer [...]

By |December 15th, 2023|Categories: Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments
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