Senior Concerns In the News
27th Annual Love Run Announces Date Change Due to COVID-19
We here at the Love Run are heartbroken over what is taking place in our community and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every single one of us, and our lives are forever changed because of it. Please know that we care deeply about your health and safety [...]
Senior Concerns Expands Services in Response to COVID-19
Reacting quickly to the current crisis, Senior Concerns has created several new programs for local seniors. While some of the normal day to day operations have been halted due to the mandated shutdown, our organization continues to find new ways to serve our senior community. Through area partnerships with community [...]
Senior Concerns Seeks Volunteers for New Emergency Wrap Around Services for Homebound Seniors in Response to COVID-19
In light of Governor Gavin Newsom’s recommendation that people age 65+ self-isolate at home, Senior Concerns is launching several new emergency volunteer programs to support seniors at home in the Conejo Valley. The goal is to ensure that our community’s most vulnerable population has everything they need to remain comfortably [...]
Senior Concerns Temporarily Closes Adult Day Program in Response to COVID-19
Senior Concerns has been closely monitoring coronavirus/COVID-19 and taking steps to maintain a safe and healthy environment in our facility. On Thursday, March 12th, Senior Concerns’ leadership participated in a call with Ventura County Public Health. Dr. Robert Levin, Health Officer, implemented an emergency declaration to enact social distancing plans [...]
Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares Caregiver Recognition Day Planned for Friday, March 20, 2020
On Friday, March 20, 2020 Senior Concerns will host Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares, a half-day program and luncheon honoring family caregivers who are caring for aging loved ones. Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares will take place from 9:30-2:30 p.m. at Los Robles Greens, 209 Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Admission is $15 per [...]
Free Seminar: “Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the 10 Signs”
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for seniors, will present a community seminar titled “Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the 10 Signs,” on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led by Mark Stelzer, MSW, Volunteer Support Group [...]
Senior Concerns to Offer Memory Cafe in February
As part of its commitment to provide support for seniors with dementia and their family caregivers, Senior Concerns is offering quarterly Memory Cafes, with the next Memory Café scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. Lunch will [...]
A fond farewell to Betty Berry
Many of you have been reading this column every week for more years than you can imagine. Betty Berry has served as a community expert and a vital source of advice and guidance. For those of you that follow Betty, she has recently had a transition in her life. Betty [...]
Transforming Your Relationship with Food Seminar
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for seniors, will present a community seminar titled “Transforming Your Relationship With Food,” on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led by Eileen Gold, owner/administrator of Paraclete Eldercare Planning, [...]
Senior Concerns offers free seminar: “Senior Expert Panel”
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for seniors, will present a community seminar titled “Senior Expert Panel,” on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informational seminar is being presented by Brian Collins, a licensed real estate professional [...]
Senior Concerns to Partner with Ladin Subaru’s 2019 Share the Love Campaign
For the 7th consecutive year, Ladin Subaru has selected Senior Concerns to participate as the “hometown charity” as part of Subaru of America’s Share the Love Campaign. During the campaign period, which runs from November 14, 2019 to January 2, 2020, Subaru customers have the opportunity to select a charity [...]
Senior Concerns Offers Free Seminar on Legal Information for Elders
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present a community seminar titled “Legal Information for Elders” on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 4-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This seminar will be presented by Mike Williams [...]
Ladin Subaru Collecting Gifts for Meals On Wheels Participants
As part of its Share the Love Campaign, Ladin Subaru is partnering with Senior Concerns to hold a holiday gift drive on Monday, December 9, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Ladin Subaru, 3725 Auto Mall Drive in Thousand Oaks. The community is invited to drop off small gifts that will be delivered [...]
Senior Concerns Offers Free Seminar: Medicare: What’s New for 2020
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for seniors, will present a community seminar titled “Medicare: What’s New for 2020,” on Tuesday, October 22,, 2019, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar is being led by Senior Concerns’ Senior Advocate Betty [...]
Senior Concerns Offers Memory Cafe
As part of its commitment to provide support for seniors with dementia and their family caregivers, Senior Concerns is offering quarterly Memory Cafes, with the next Memory Café scheduled for Saturday, August 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. Atria Hillcrest [...]
Ladin Subaru and Subaru of America Contribution Provides Invaluable Support to Seniors and Family Caregivers
As a result of Subaru’s recent Share the Love Campaign, Ladin Subaru in Thousand Oaks and Subaru of America have partnered to provide a grant of $56,875 to Senior Concerns to help support the organization’s programs for seniors and family caregivers. The generous donation will provide invaluable funding for Senior [...]
Senior Concerns Presents 26th Annual Ladin Subaru Love Run
What started out as the “Senior Stroll” in 1991 has now grown into the Ladin Subaru Love Run, one of the premier races in the Conejo Valley. Planned for Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Westlake Village, this popular event features the Love/Hate Half Marathon, which will be run on a [...]
Senior Concerns Seeks Volunteers to Help Staff the Ladin Subaru 26th Annual Love Run
Would you like to have fun while supporting an amazing cause? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Here is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our elder friends and neighbors! In preparation for the Ladin Subaru 26th Annual Love [...]
Workshop on dementia offered
Senior Concerns will present a workshop titled “Dealing With Dementia” from 1 to 5 p.m. Tues., April 23 at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. The workshop will provide effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors and providing care for loved ones. The workshop was developed by the Rosalynn [...]
Stressless ‘CHAIRity’ promotion raises funds for organizations across the US
Beginning November 21, Ekornes Inc. will offer Stressless® customers a discount of $200 on select furniture with a $50 donation to a charity of their choice. Ekornes, Norwegian maker of ergonomic Stressless recliners, sofas and dining furniture, has been offering this seasonal ‘CHAIRity’ promotion since 2007, which is available at [...]
