Q: My question has to do with respite care for a caregiver who is trying to do the whole job himself, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I don't think he understands that it is OK to ask for help nor does he know what type of help is available. He won't listen [...]
Q: I have been told walking will help my physical problems. While I think walking is a great exercise, I am concerned with traffic and potential accidents. Do you have any hints on ways to reduce a chance of an accident? A: Pedestrian safety affects each of us every time we leave home, whether as [...]
Q: It seems as though I've been renewing my driver's license by mail forever, and now I have a notice that the current renewal must take place at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Why? Also, I'm sure I'll be required to take a written test, and to say the least I'm nervous. Do you have [...]
Q: I'm hearing more and more about how overweight the people of this nation are becoming — both young and old. We are told to eat right, cut back on portions and eat our fruit and vegetables. I'm not in control of how much food is served. Are there any guidelines for determining portion size [...]
Q: In past years Simi Valley has offered a health expo in the spring at the senior center. Do you know if that event will be offered again this year? A: Yes, the Simi Valley Wellness Expo 2016 is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon April 20. The theme for this year's expo is "For [...]
Q: A friend of mine just took part in a program called Economic Check-Up. What she told me about her appointment sounds like something I could benefit from. Is that program still being offered? A: Yes, Senior Concerns will be offering the Economic Check-Up program on April 14 at Senior Concerns Day Care Center, 401 [...]
Q: My husband was considered disabled by his employer yet when he applied for Social Security disability he was turned down. Can you provide an explanation? A: It is not unusual for a person to be turned down when first applying for Social Security disability. Perhaps Social Security just needs some additional information. I always [...]
Q: Recently my husband had a stroke and required therapy. I was surprised that his treatment included different types of therapists. Can you explain the different types of therapy? A: That is a very good question. I'm sure many of us are a bit confused about the services of different health care providers. Generally you [...]
Q: I am beginning to have some problems with my vision but am unsure of which doctors are trained to do what procedures. Can you provide definitions for doctors and/or providers of eye care? A: I'd be glad to. It is very important to know the difference between the types of eye care specialists and [...]
Q: I am going to need in-home health care and wonder how to go about selecting an appropriate agency. Is there anything in particular I should focus on and does Medicare have any special requirements for the care to be covered? A: Medicare Part B covers medically necessary part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, and/or [...]
