Senior Concerns In the News
Make Wishes Known For Organ Donation
The organ and tissue donation process is unfamiliar to a lot of us. Some people may not even know they are registered donors. Understanding the law and how it is implemented is important. The first time many of us heard of choices about organ donation was at the DMV. [...]
How To Leverage The Power of an IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution
It’s the end of the year and you know what that means — it’s time to make year-end plans for your charitable contributions. Here’s a strategy that you may not have thought about: directing a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to Senior Concerns. Watch the short video below to learn [...]
Would You Like To Take A Virtual Tour of Senior Concerns?
If you've never dropped by Senior Concerns for a visit, you may have wondered what our facilities are like. Wonder no more! Sit back, enjoy a virtual tour, meet many of our wonderful staff and even get a glimpse of our Adult Day Care Program in action. [...]
Call For Donations!
Is It Time For A Closet Clearance? Clean out your closet before December 3rd so you can enjoy the holidays with an uncluttered mind! We're looking for: Accessories Decor Home Goods Jewelry High-End Fashion Artwork & More! Call 805.373.0504, Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to arrange [...]
Be mindful: Most bad falls have a cause
For weeks, friends and neighbors worked on planning a surprise block party for my friend Margaret’s 90th birthday. On the big day, over 50 people showed up with food, drink and gifts to celebrate this amazing lady. Several of the neighbors who attended the party had read my Acorn column [...]
Preparing for the Flu Season
Q: What do I need to do to prepare for the upcoming flu season? A: The flu season begins in October and usually peaks between December and February. Older adults are more likely to have slower immune response and have higher risk of infection and complications from the flu. In [...]
Social Security COLA increase a good chance to talk to finances with parents
Due to this year’s meteoric rise in the consumer price index, a measure of inflation in the cost of goods and services, Social Security beneficiaries will receive an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023. Only three times in the past 46 years has the COLA been higher - in 1979 to [...]
How to Create a Dementia Friendly Home
Q: My husband has dementia, and I am finding it challenging at home. How can I arrange my home to help him function better? A: There is a lot of information on how to create a home environment that is more friendly and comfortable for people with dementia. It [...]
The Benefit of a Skilled Nursing Facility for Rehabilitation
Q: My father is in a skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay. He is complaining and wants to go home, but we cannot care for him at home until he gets stronger. How can I make him understand he needs to be there? A: Having rehabilitation in a [...]
Caring About Our Neighbors
Q: I am worried about my elderly neighbor. She hardly comes outside anymore, and I am afraid she is not able to take care of herself. What can I do to help? A: It is wonderful to hear neighbors caring about each other and noticing when there are changes [...]
What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
Q: My friend convinced me to join her Medicare plan, but my costs have been very high this year. What do I need to know about open enrollment for Medicare for next year? A: It is common for friends to share information about their health plans and, while this [...]
Forced retirement may be a waste
How old is too old for working at a job? Last week a news story hit my inbox and it really got me to thinking about age and retirement. The article noted that Target Corp. abandoned its mandatory retirement age of 65 for its CEO, Brian Cornell. Cornell is [...]
It is never too late to be prepared for a power outage
Q: I am never prepared when the power goes out! What can I do to be ready if it happens again? A: I believe it is never too late to get prepared. Recently we have experienced a heat wave that brought with it a flex alert, meaning the electricity [...]
Preparing to bring a loved one home from the hospital
Q: My husband recently had surgery and has been in the hospital for 4 days. What do I need to do to prepare to bring him home? A: Having a plan in place to ensure for your husband’s care and comfort at home is important to make his transition smooth [...]
What are the signs you’re ready to retire?
I’ve been thinking a lot about retirement lately. One of our amazing staff members, who has been with Senior Concerns for the last 13 years, retired last month. It just doesn’t seem real. I always thought of Dana as young. Certainly not the person to retire before me. Dana has [...]
Addressing trouble with language and speech
Q: I am having trouble with my words. I have started saying the wrong words and have trouble recalling the word I need. Is there something I can do to help this? A: Trouble with language can be caused by several different medical issues. Often it stems from a functioning [...]
Senior Concerns Presents Free Seminar on “Medicare Basics”
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support and education for seniors and family caregivers, will present a virtual seminar titled “Medicare Basics.” The seminar will be held via Zoom from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022. This informative seminar will provide detailed information on how to [...]
What is Dementia Friendly America?
Q: What is Dementia Friendly America? Do we have a local group in Ventura County? A: Dementia Friendly America (DFA) is a nationwide network of communities who strive to support people with dementia and their family caregivers. A dementia friendly community is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the [...]
Senior Concerns Presents Free Seminar on “Having the Conversation”
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support and education for seniors and family caregivers, will present a virtual seminar titled “Having the Conversation.” The seminar will be held via Zoom from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022. This informative seminar will provide tips on how to [...]
Showing compassion is always a winning strategy
If you need to be reminded of the beauty of humanity, you only need to look at acts of compassion. Recently I was eating lunch at a restaurant that plays sports on its TVs. I normally pay little attention to television as I like to read a book during lunch. [...]
