With a gaggle of grandchildren, Scott Cooper figured he’d be helping to take care of family members in his retirement. He just didn’t figure the family member he’d be caring for most would be his mother. Being called on to care for a loved one often comes up with no warning, and people find themselves [...]
James P. Sutton, a boardcertifi ed neurologist with more than 30 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions, will present “Understanding Dementia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 27 at Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks. Seminar attendees will be asked to make a $10 donation. “(Dementia) typically affects [...]
Q: I am looking for information about a variety of services and wonder if there is a single place where I can start my search. Do you have any suggestions? A: You are looking for an expo type event and you are in luck. The Conejo Senior Volunteer Program is having a Wellness Fest this [...]
Q: I have heard a rumor of plans for a program that will recognize those who are serving as family caregivers. Do you know of any details? A: The rumor you heard is much more than a rumor. On Jan. 31, Senior Concerns, The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and the cities of Agoura [...]
Senior Concerns will host a holiday shopping extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at the Bargain Boutique Thrift Store, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The sale will feature 25 percent off everything in the store. In addition, a drawing for special gift certificates will be held every hour. Refreshments will be [...]
Senior Concerns and Mobility Management Partners will host a free seminar on Ventura County’s new Mileage Reimbursement Program on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. The Mileage Reimbursement Program is a rider-centered program designed to reimburse mileage to drivers who drive seniors to medical appointments, shopping [...]
selfie Pronunciation: sel·fie Definition: A picture you take of yourself, or yourself with others, when you hold your cellphone at arm’s length, point the phone’s camera at yourself and press the button. You may think selfies are just for the Millennial Generation, but really selfies are for everyone! And, we invite you to get into [...]
Q: I recently applied for my Medicare benefits and soon after received a form to complete asking for information about employer’s health plans that I might be entitled to. Why would Medicare need such information? A: Medicare needs to know about other health care coverage in order to establish your benefits file and to [...]
Q: Over the holidays I will be spending some time with my dad, who lives in another state. For some time I have been concerned about him continuing to live alone. What signs might indicate that it may be time to seek assistance for him? A: A number of activities could send up a red [...]
Q: In the past I’ve heard about Medicare fraud and how important it is for everyone to fight it. I’m sure fraud occurs in all areas of care but am concerned with services provided by in-home agencies. What red flags would you suggest we look for? A: You are correct. Fraud occurs in all areas [...]
