Q: I have Medicare as my health care insurance. I am wondering if I have any say in what hospital I would use if I need that type of care. Are there any rules about where I must or could go? A: Whether you have a choice depends on how you receive your Medicare benefits. [...]
Q: I am researching long-term care and have encountered the term “activities of daily living.” Can you provide a list of these activities and a definition of each? A: “Activities of daily living” are the basic personal activities each of us must perform daily. The list typically includes bathing, dressing, eating, continence, toileting, transferring and [...]
Q: I just spent some time with my dad, who lives alone in another state, and came away with some concerns. What signs would indicate it might be time to seek assistance for him? A: A number of signs could send up a red flag that not all is well in your dad’s household. Since [...]
This informative seminar, Paul Norr, a Certified Financial Planner™, will focus on the importance of planning, the three steps you should take to plan for a secure future, the four proven retirement income strategies used by financial planners, safety-first approaches to retirement income planning, and primary financial risks in retirement and how to manage them. [...]
Q: In past years Simi Valley has offered a health expo. Will that be on the agenda again this year? A: A very timely question. Yes, the Simi Valley Wellness Expo for 2015 is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon May 20. The Simi Valley Council on Aging, Simi Valley Hospital and Kaiser Permanente have [...]
Q: In the past I have participated in Senior Concerns’ Love Run. It seems it is about that time of year. Is it on the schedule for June? A: Yes, it is. The 22nd annual Love Run is scheduled for June 7. Registration and start of activities will take place at 3011 Townsgate Road (between [...]
QUESTION: My husband was considered disabled by his employer but was turned down when he applied for Social Security disability. Can you explain why? A: People may be turned down when first applying for Social Security disability. Perhaps Social Security just needs more information. I always suggest appealing the decision. You usually have 60 days [...]
Q: I am about to sign up for Medicare and have more than a few questions. But the question I currently have regards doctors and why, when selecting a doctor, you should ask, “Does he or she take assignment?” What does that mean? A: There are many questions that could and perhaps should be asked [...]
Q: I need to place a family member in a care facility. Do you have any suggestions on how I should start my search? A: 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. First, [...]
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 “Optimal Nutrition During Challenging Times for Caregivers,” on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led [...]
