QUESTION: Lately it seems that my doctor and I aren’t communicating too well. Is there something I can do to help improve this situation? ANSWER: Yes, there are some things you can do to help the doctor-patient relationship. Communication is a two-way street, speaking and listening, and both parties have a responsibility to make sure [...]
Senior Concerns and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a seminar on “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease: Mid Stages” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 15 at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Presented by Monica A. Schrader, education and outreach director for the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter, the seminar will cover behavioral symptoms, [...]
As part of an ongoing commitment to provide resources and support for family caregivers of those caring for aging loved ones, Senior Concerns will present a community seminar on “What Matters Most in End of Life Planning,” on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, [...]
Q: My parents are getting on in age and will eventually need my assistance. I have no idea where to start planning. Can you suggest some starting places? A: Many people avoid dealing with this subject until a crisis arises. You are to be congratulated for wanting to be prepared. There are three areas in [...]
Q: 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? A: I’ll try. Probate is a court proceeding that starts with determining the validity of a will presented to the court and ends with the distribution of assets to [...]
Senior Concerns and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a special seminar on “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease: Mid Stages” as part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Confident Caregiver Series. The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will be held at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Presented by Monica A. Schrader, [...]
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and have many questions about what I can and can't do. Are there any ongoing classes or support groups that I can attend? A: The Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association offers free diabetes classes at four locations in Ventura County. These educational sessions introduce basic information about [...]
Q: I am a senior who has always been interested in learning. I enjoyed going to school and college and miss mixing with those with the same curiosity for learning. Do you know of any local program that would satisfy this need I continue to have? A: I just recently spent an afternoon talking with [...]
Q: My friend and I are trying to get our legal papers in order and are having a disagreement on what paper or papers take precedence. She said that a will is the final word, while I was always told that other ways of leaving money, such as naming a beneficiary, would be the form [...]
Learn and make sensory Stimulation Quilts that will be donated to Alzheimer's patients. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (you may come and leave at any time) Location: Newbury Park Library Community Room - 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park Fabric kits provided Bring your own sewing machine Some sewing experience [...]
