QUESTION:  If I remember correctly about this time of year there has been a program recognizing those who serve as family caregivers.  Do you know if such a program is on the schedule for this year?   ANSWER:  Yes it is.  On Friday March 2nd  Senior Concerns will host “Caregivers Matter . . . Conejo [...]

QUESTION:  I have heard much said about probate and avoiding it if possible.  I am not exactly sure what happens during probate.  Can you enlighten me?   ANSWER:  Probate is a court procedure which starts with determining the validity of a will presented to the court and ends with the distribution of assets to the [...]

QUESTION:  For a number of years I have attended a seminar series offered by Senior Concerns.  Do you know if that series will be offered again this year?   ANSWER:  Yes the series for 2018 will again be titled “Path to Positive Aging”.  The series started on January 9th with “Navigating Placement Choices.”   The [...]

QUESTION:  I need to place a family member in a care facility.  Do you have any suggestions on how I should start my search?   ANSWER:  Finding the appropriate facility takes time and effort.  But spending this time early in the process makes the transition to a care facility much easier for the entire family. [...]

  QUESTION:  Each year I have my income taxes done by volunteers at my senior center.  I have two questions.  Are these services being offered again this year and who is eligible for these services?   ANSWER:  Yes, tax preparation services will be offered again this year.  I have information about these services for Thousand [...]

  I am sure we are all tired of hearing that we must exercise more.  Well exercise can be fun and one way to do that is by dancing.  Could you tell your readers about the Thousand Oaks Dance Club – they could have fun while they exercise.   ANSWER:  I would be glad to [...]

  QUESTION:  I am looking for a Driver Safety Program for seniors.  Do you have information on such a program and where and when it is given?   ANSWER:  I think you are looking for AARP’s Driver Safety Program.  This is an eight hour classroom refresher class for drivers aged 50 and older.   This [...]

  QUESTION:  Last year I attended a health and wellness event at the Goebel Center.  Do you know if that event is being offered again and if so when?   ANSWER:  Yes.  The Conejo Senior Volunteer Program’s (CSVP) 4th Annual Wellness Fest is scheduled for Wednesday January 17 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at [...]

QUESTION:  I am attempting to help several older members of my family with their health care coverage and trying to understand various concepts such as Medicare fee-for-service, original Medicare, health maintenance organization plans, Senior Advantage plans, and Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. Can you help? ANSWER: This is an excellent [...]

QUESTION: If I remember correctly, it is about this time of year that Medicare has its annual open enrollment. Can you provide the dates? ANSWER:  Medicare annual open enrollment will start Oct. 15 and run through Dec. 7. During this period, you can change the coverage you have from Medicare-fee-for-service (also known as Original Medicare) [...]