Senior Concerns In the News

QUESTION: In the past year, I have attended several meetings about the proposed Conejo Valley Village program. Can you provide any information about where that project stands? ANSWER: Yes, I can. I have just been given information about the next meeting, which will be a membership and volunteering event scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Monday at the [...]

Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present a community seminar titled “Consider the Conversation” on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led by Lanyard K. Dial, M.D., [...]

QUESTION: Recently my mom passed away leaving my dad to go it alone. My mom was the family organizer and planner and I am concerned about how my dad will manage. My current concern is whether he is taking his medications correctly. How can I assist him in this area? [...]

QUESTION: Are there any events or seminars addressing scams against seniors on the schedule for those of us who live in Ventura? ANSWER: The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Cypress Place Senior Living, will present a program that uses theater to dramatize scams that target seniors. [...]

QUESTION: In December Senior Concerns had a social gathering for those with memory loss and their family caregivers. Do you know if there will be more of these events? ANSWER: The event you are referring to was the Memory Café and yes as part of Senior Concerns’ commitment to providing [...]

How your small investment can become a significant return for seniors and family caregivers What if you could turn a small investment into a significant return for seniors and family caregivers here in our community? By joining Senior Concerns’ exclusive 300 Club, you can take a leadership role in improving [...]

Senior Concerns announces two new Board of Directors members Senior Concerns announces two new members to its Board of Directors. Barbara Billig (left) and Barbara Cornwall (right) have both recently joined the Board and are active on the organization’s Fundraising Committee. Barbara Billig is a partner in and is the [...]

Our amazing fundraisers Magic can happen when a group of volunteers get together with a mission and vision, and that’s exactly what is happening with Senior Concerns’ newly formed, all-volunteer Fundraising Committee. Chaired by Senior Concerns’ Board Chair Patricia Jones, the Fundraising Committee is tasked with planning a series of [...]

Jineene and Karen find new hope in Senior Concerns' Adult Day Program. Everyone has a person they look up to. For Jineene, it has always been her mom, Karen. When Jineene was just 7 years old, her step-father was in a car accident, leaving him paralyzed. Karen took care of [...]

QUESTION: My dad has just gotten his disabled person parking license plate, and I will be doing the driving for him most of the time. I know I can park in the designated parking spaces but have heard there are other locations I also may use. Do you know what [...]

QUESTION: In the past, you have provided information about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Do you have any information about upcoming classes? ANSWER: Yes, I do. I was just given a copy of the catalog for the early spring semester, which begins Jan. 23. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU [...]

QUESTION: For a number of years I have attended a seminar series offered by Senior Concerns. Do you know if that series will be offered again this year? ANSWER: Yes, the series for 2017 will be titled “Path to Positive Aging” and will begin Tuesday. The seminars will be from [...]

QUESTION: 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? ANSWER: You are looking for an expo type event where many service providers are gathered together under one roof — [...]

QUESTION: 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? ANSWER: You are looking for an expo type event where many service providers are gathered together under one roof — [...]

QUESTION: Many people, like me, must use electronically operated life-support equipment. With the high cost of electricity, I was wondering, is there is any program that assists with this expense? ANSWER: Yes, there is a program to help with the cost of electrically operated life support equipment. Southern California Edison [...]

QUESTION: I am a full-time caregiver and at my wits end. I am totally worn out and need a break. Placing my loved one in a long-term care facility is not an option at this time and having someone come into my home will not provide me the peace and [...]

QUESTION: I am not sure if I am required to take a distribution from my retirement account. Can you help? ANSWER: You must begin taking distributions at age 70½ or face stiff IRS imposed distributions If you will reach age 70½ by Dec. 31, 2016, you will have until April [...]

QUESTION: I am going to be part of a group that will be visiting several long-term care facilities during the holiday season. I have not done this before and am looking forward to it, but feel very inadequate in relating to the residents. Are there any particular tips that would [...]

QUESTION: In the past you have provided information on the Thousand Oaks Council on Aging monthly programs. Do you have any information about the December meeting? ANSWER: Yes, I do. The speaker at the Dec. 7 meeting will be Det. Tim Lohman from the Ventura County Sheriff’s office. The topic [...]