Senior Concerns In the News

  "Supporting Seniors and Caregivers in Ventura County" President & CEO of Senior Concerns and Certified Senior Advisor, Andrea Gallagher, speaks with Our Ventura TV host, Sandra Siepak, about the nonprofit, Senior Concerns. The discussion focuses on the organization’s mission, history, and the services it provides to seniors and [...]

The Best of the Acorn   The Acorn asked readers to weigh in on their favorite shops, restaurants, charities, and service providers to be found in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, and Westlake Village areas. And Senior Concerns made the list! We are honored to be recognized as a [...]

Event relieves funding gap faced by seniorsConditions were perfect and enthusiasm high for the 31st Love Run held June 1 in Westlake Village. Presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, this year’s family-friendly Love Run included 5K, 10K and 1-mile runs through the streets of Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks.The races [...]

Leadership and Excellence Awards Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell has launched a new awards program to honor community leaders. Five recipients of the first District 2 Supervisorial Leadership and Excellence Awards were honored May 21 during a ceremony at Amgen headquarters in Thousand Oaks. Gorell said the inaugural celebration [...]



"Splash" and "Bladerunner" star Daryl Hannah has a new role: taking miniature horses to visit appreciative seniors. Dressed as a cowboy, Hannah could be seen introducing a little equine named Romeo to people at the Senior Concerns adult center in Thousand Oaks. Hannah told Inside Edition's Jim Moret, "I [...]

  Andrea Gallagher awarded Community Leadership Aware at 1st Annual Supervisorial Leadership & Excellence Awards On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Andrea Gallagher was awarded the Community Leadership Aware at the 1st Annual Supervisorial Leadership & Excellence Awards, a signature event recognizing extraordinary individuals whose leadership, dedication and compassion have [...]

The City of Thousand Oaks is planning to distribute more than $600,000 in federal funding to local nonprofits in an effort to benefit hundreds of lower income residents. Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the city with grant funding for public service and community [...]

Registration is open for the Senior Concerns 31st Anniversary Love Run scheduled for June 1 in Westlake Village. This annual fundraiser supports Senior Concerns’ Meals On Wheels Program, which provides more that 65,000 meals per year to over 450 homebound seniors in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak [...]

Pizza Night! Family Fundraiser Benefiting Senior Concerns Where: Toppers Pizza Place 425 Arneill Rd. Camarillo (805)385•4444 or 495•4444 When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. What: Toppers Pizza will donate back 20% of pre-tax sales generated by our group! How to Help: Just follow these steps [...]

(Thousand Oaks, CA) Senior Concerns is calling on community members to volunteer for the 31st Annual Love Run, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, which will take place on Sunday, June 1, in Westlake Village. One of the largest 5K/10K events in the Conejo Valley, the Love Run, draws [...]

Senior Concerns' 50th Anniversary Ultimate Dining Experience was captured in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine's May issue. Click on the thumbnail to see our page.     You can also view the May issue of Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine HERE. 

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 8, 2025, highlighted the vital role of Senior Concerns, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and their caregivers in the Conejo Valley area. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Senior Concerns has become a trusted resource, serving approximately 13,000 seniors [...]

Darryl Hannah's Romeo Roadshow and Senior Concerns were highlighted again, this time in "Sunday Today with Willie Geist," part of the Today Show.  To learn more about this special therapy horse program visit: https://romeoroadshow.com/    

Andrea Gallagher - Community Leadership Award Andrea is the Executive Director of Senior Concerns. She has transformed the lives of seniors and caregivers through her leadership and advocacy. Motivated by her personal experience, she has built a comprehensive network of services that support aging with dignity across the Conejo [...]

Conejo Valley Lifestyle magazine features Senior Concerns in its April Issue: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/senior-concerns-hosts-ultimate-evening    

Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Senior Concerns will host its annual Family Caregiver Recognition Day on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Los Robles Greens (299 S Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks). This year’s theme, “Invigorating Your Caregiver Power,” will include empowering presentations by experts in the community. Attendees will enjoy [...]

NBC News with Lester Holt The seniors at an adult daycare in California have made fast-friends with two mini horses and handler, actress and filmmaker Daryl Hannah. The horse therapy is helping improve their quality of life. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has the story. To learn more about this [...]

  The Acorn By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com THE GOLDEN ONE —Senior Concerns Golden Girls dancers pose during the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration March 15 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake. Photos by SUSAN WEININGER/Acorn Newspapers The 58 million Americans who are 65 years and older don’t care to [...]

KCLU | By Caroline FeradayPublished March 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM PST They’re a four-legged friend who can help provide emotional support and a sense of connection…no, not dogs but miniature horses!There's excitement at the clip clop sound of star-attraction Romeo as he arrives at this non-profit adult day care program for older [...]