QUESTION: In the past year, I have attended several meetings about the proposed Conejo Valley Village program. Can you provide any information about where that project stands? ANSWER: Yes, I can. I have just been given information about the next meeting, which will be a membership and volunteering event scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Monday at the Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present a community seminar titled “Consider the Conversation” on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led by Lanyard K. Dial, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer and [...]
QUESTION: Recently my mom passed away leaving my dad to go it alone. My mom was the family organizer and planner and I am concerned about how my dad will manage. My current concern is whether he is taking his medications correctly. How can I assist him in this area? ANSWER: Taking medications correctly is [...]
QUESTION: Are there any events or seminars addressing scams against seniors on the schedule for those of us who live in Ventura? ANSWER: The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Cypress Place Senior Living, will present a program that uses theater to dramatize scams that target seniors. Members of the troupe, ages [...]
QUESTION: In December Senior Concerns had a social gathering for those with memory loss and their family caregivers. Do you know if there will be more of these events? ANSWER: The event you are referring to was the Memory Café and yes as part of Senior Concerns’ commitment to providing support for seniors with dementia [...]
How your small investment can become a significant return for seniors and family caregivers What if you could turn a small investment into a significant return for seniors and family caregivers here in our community? By joining Senior Concerns’ exclusive 300 Club, you can take a leadership role in improving the lives of our elders [...]
Senior Concerns announces two new Board of Directors members Senior Concerns announces two new members to its Board of Directors. Barbara Billig (left) and Barbara Cornwall (right) have both recently joined the Board and are active on the organization’s Fundraising Committee. Barbara Billig is a partner in and is the Chief Financial Officer of Clearview [...]
Our amazing fundraisers Magic can happen when a group of volunteers get together with a mission and vision, and that’s exactly what is happening with Senior Concerns’ newly formed, all-volunteer Fundraising Committee. Chaired by Senior Concerns’ Board Chair Patricia Jones, the Fundraising Committee is tasked with planning a series of events to raise at least [...]
Jineene and Karen find new hope in Senior Concerns' Adult Day Program. Everyone has a person they look up to. For Jineene, it has always been her mom, Karen. When Jineene was just 7 years old, her step-father was in a car accident, leaving him paralyzed. Karen took care of him while also working full [...]
