Senior Concerns In the News
Calming COVID fears as children go back to school
Q: I am worried about my grandkids starting school again with the COVID numbers going up and the Delta variant spreading. I am worried for their safety and for mine. What can I do to help feel calmer and stay safe? A: I think many of us thought this school [...]
Staying safe on the road as you age
Q: I recently had a fender bender and another near miss accident. I am worried and do not want to lose my license. Are there any tips on how to stay a safe driver as I get older? A: Staying safe on the road is always important and I applaud [...]
Dealing with “to do” list anxieties
Q: I always feel like I have a running list of things to do, and I can never catch up. How can I better manage this feeling that I am always behind on my tasks? A: Feeling like you always have a to-do list that you can never complete is [...]
Retirement can be a big adjustment
Q: I started my retirement during the COVID pandemic. Now it has suddenly hit me how different my day-to-day routine is, and I am feeling a little lost. How can I better adjust to retirement? A: Retiring is a big life change, and it is normal for it to take [...]
Protecting your home during wildfire season
Q: I am worried about wildfire season. What can I do to protect my home? A: There are many ways you can prepare your home and yard to make it as safe as possible to prevent fires from spreading to your house. While there are some things we cannot prevent, [...]
Caregiving help during a pandemic
Q: I care for my wife who has dementia, and this past year has been difficult doing it all alone at home. Now that we are vaccinated, what do I need to know about hiring help for my wife? A: Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be stressful [...]
Wildfire season poses an even greater danger for those who don’t drive
Q: I do not drive, and I am worried about wildfire season. What do I do if I need to evacuate? A: It is important to think ahead and have a plan in place on how to handle an emergency. I applaud you for wanting to know ahead of time [...]
Increase in alcohol consumption during the pandemic can lead to more issues
Q: I noticed that I started drinking alcohol more during this past year and I am worried it is too much. What are some tips on how I can cut back on my drinking? A: Many people increased their alcohol intake during the pandemic to cope with the anxiety, stress [...]
Getting a better night’s sleep during a heatwave
Q: It is so hot out that I am having trouble sleeping at night. How can I stay cool? A: We have already had our first heat wave of the summer and chances are it will not be the last. It can be helpful to prepare throughout the day to [...]
It’s important to learn to set better personal boundaries
Q: I realized that I have a hard time saying “no” to people. I feel like I am always bending backwards to help everyone else, and it is exhausting me! How can I learn to set better boundaries? Personal boundaries are the limits and rules that we set on our [...]
What You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine
The COVID vaccines are working to reduce transmission, prevent death and serious illness, and help ensure we will not see a third surge of this virus in our community. It is truly amazing to see the numbers of positive tests and hospitalizations reduced so drastically. And most importantly, to see [...]
Staying hydrated is especially important for older adults
Q: I recently did blood work and my doctor told me I was dehydrated. I thought I was drinking enough water. What does this mean and how can I stay hydrated? A: Staying hydrated is very important at any age, but especially for older adults. As we age the amount [...]
Exploring options to treat chronic pain
Q: I feel like I am in constant pain, yet my doctor is not doing anything for it. What can I do to feel better? A: Many people believe that experiencing pain is a natural part of aging, but it does not have to go untreated. Studies show up to [...]
Family Caregivers Are All of Us
Providing care to an older loved one is a responsibility that many of us are all too familiar with. Caregiving for a loved one can look different depending on the person’s level of need. It may include simply grocery shopping or accompanying to doctor’s appointments. Or, it may be more [...]
Busier than ever Senior Concerns offers vital services
May 20, 2021 By Becca Whitnall becca@theacorn.com ACORN SERIES/// Pandemic Pros A calendar on the wall at Senior Concerns is still opened to March 13, 2020. That's the last day it was turned to before the nonprofit's headquarters on Hodencamp Road were shut down due to the outbreak of COVID-19. [...]
Finding a Skilled Nursing Facility that Meets Your Needs
Q: My husband is in the hospital and they said he will need to go to a rehab facility. How do I know what facility to choose? A: Finding the right skilled nursing facility for your husband to rehabilitate in until he can go home safely can be a worrying [...]
Senior Concerns Presents Virtual Caregiver Recognition Day Tuesday June 15, 2021 on Zoom
Recognizing the desire to honor and support family caregivers in our community, Senior Concerns, in concert with our title sponsors Home Helpers Home Care and Adventist Health Simi Valley, presents a Virtual Caregiver Recognition Day on Tuesday, June 15, 1-2:30 p.m. on Zoom. This annual event is designed to give [...]
Senior Concerns Presents Free Online Workshop for Family Dementia Caregivers
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present an online workshop via Zoom titled “Dealing with Dementia” on Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The workshop will provide effective strategies for [...]
Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique & Thrift Store Hosts Special Sidewalk Sale
The holidays are almost upon us and now is the perfect time to get your shopping done and support a local nonprofit at the same time! Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique and Thrift Store is planning a massive, holiday blow out Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to [...]
Love Run Goes Virtual In February 2021
Dear Love Run Family, It has become clear that we will not be able to hold the 2020 Love Run at the end of October and we are heartbroken knowing that we won't be together to cheer each other on in person. We've been working hard behind the scenes and [...]