Senior Concerns In the News

QUESTION:  My mother has been in and out of hospitals for the past two years.  She used her 100 days in a skilled nursing facility and now my father is paying the bill.  She went back into the hospital for four days.  I thought that if you were hospitalized and [...]

QUESTION:  Each year about this time Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a single lecture series.  Do you know if that will be offered again this year?   Answer:  Yes it will.  The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute known as OLLI will offer the Summer 2019 Taste of OLLI: Single Lecture Series [...]

QUESTION:  I’m hearing more and more about how overweight the people of this nation are becoming—both young and old.  We are told to eat right, cut back on portions and eat our fruit and vegetables.  I’m not in control of how much food is served.  Are there any guidelines for [...]

QUESTION:  A friend of mine was recently in the hospital and has been talking about several mistakes she found on her hospital bill.  Do you have any suggestions about how to avoid this happening?   ANSWER:  Any bill can contain an error and a hospital bill, which is rather complicated, [...]

QUESTION:  My husband was considered disabled by his employer yet when he applied for Social Security disability he was turned down.  Can you provide an explanation?   ANSWER:  It is not unusual for a person to be turned down when first applying for Social Security disability.  Perhaps Social Security just [...]

 QUESTION:  Medicare has been health care coverage for seniors for many years – are there any recent changes made that improve their services?  ANSWER:  Medicare is now 54 years old.  It was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson with President Harry S Truman at his side; [...]

QUESTION:  My parents are getting on in age and will eventually need my assistance.  I have no idea where to start planning.  Can you suggest some starting points?   ANSWER:  Many people avoid dealing with this subject until a crisis arises.  You are to be congratulated for wanting to be [...]

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 [...]

QUESTION:  All of us at sometime will be a patient.  To get well you not only need good medical care but must understand everything your doctor(s) are telling you.  Do you have any suggestions on how to help yourself be a better informed patient and healthier person because of it? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

QUESTION: Cypress Place usually has an expo around this time of year, have you heard if they are planning one this year?   ANSWER:  Yes I have and you won’t be disappointed – the program sounds great.   The 11th Annual Health and Wealth Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, April [...]

  QUESTION:  We have all been told to be prepared for emergencies.  I am a pet owner and wondering if there is anything special that should be included in planning for their needs and safety?   ANSWER:  Planning for your pets needs and safety during an emergency is very important [...]

QUESTION:  A friend and I were talking about keeping busy and perhaps taking some classes.  She suggested that you have written about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, known as “OLLI” in the past.  Do you have any information on upcoming offerings?   ANSWER:  Yes I do – a Spring ll 2019 [...]

QUESTION:  I understand that the Goebel Senior Center is going to do some remodeling and will be closed for a period of time.  Can you provide details of dates and what, if any, activities will be taking place?   ANSWER:  You have heard correctly.  The Goebel Center is getting new [...]

QUESTION:  It is tax time and I usually do my own return.  However, with the new tax laws do you think it would be wise to have them done by a professional this year?   ANSWER:  Your question is a good one and the answer will depend on how complex [...]

QUESTION:  I want to take an active part in my health care but not sure who is involved in my care.  Can you identify the different players?   ANSWER:  Taking an active part in your health care involves a number of things.  First you must understand that your health care [...]

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 [...]

QUESTION:  We’ve all heard and probably even said the following sayings: Laugh and the world laughs with you; Laughter is good for your health; and Laughter is the best medicine.  What about laughter makes it so good for us?   ANSWER:  Laughter and a sense of humor actually play a [...]