QUESTION: I have a family member who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and I am looking for a support group in the City of Ventura. Can you provide any information? ANSWER: Yes. I just recently learned of a Parkinson’s disease support group that meets in Ventura every month. The Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support [...]

QUESTION: I recently retired and would like to spend some of my free time volunteering. I am interested in doing something that would benefit my community. Could you give me any leads? ANSWER: I commend you for thinking of volunteering your time. Many activities and events we enjoy are possible only because of volunteers. There [...]

Westlake Girl Scout Lauryn Wang is in process of trying to earn her Gold Star Award, the highest rank a girl scout can earn. It is similar to a boy scout earning the rank of eagle scout. As part of her Gold Star Award project, Wang is organizing a charity golf tournament to raise money [...]

QUESTION: A family member has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and while not needed at this particular time, I am beginning to think about hospice services. When looking into this type of care, what should I consider when selecting a hospice provider? ANSWER: Most Americans know very little about hospice care. They aren’t aware [...]

QUESTION: I am in my mid-80s and my children are telling me I’m too old to drive. Can I be denied a license because of my age? ANSWER: No. There is no age limit for renewing a driver’s license. However, as we age physical changes do take a gradual toll on our abilities and can [...]

Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present a community seminar titled “Legal Information for Elders” on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This seminar will be presented by Mike Williams from Grey Law. Grey Law [...]

QUESTION: I stay very active and attend many events — but these are usually educational classes and seminars. I am in the mood for some light entertainment. Do you have any suggestions?   ANSWER: Yes I do. I am happy to say I think I have just the event to fill your request and to [...]

QUESTION:  In the past, I have seen lists of symptoms to look for if you think someone might be having a stroke or heart attack. With summer heading our way, do you know of such a list for signs of heat stroke? ANSWER: There are a number of specific signs that could indicate a person [...]

QUESTION: I have a friend who is legally blind, and I am at a loss as to how to act around her or what sort of help to offer or what to say. Any suggestions? ANSWER: I too have a friend who is legally blind, and I asked her for help in answering your question. This [...]

QUESTION:  Each year about this time, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a single lecture series. Do you know if that will be offered again this year? ANSWER: Yes it will. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, known as OLLI, will offer the Summer 2017 Taste of OLLI Single Lecture Series. It will start on June 6 and [...]