Martha Shapiro’s Column2024-06-06T10:23:30-07:00

Senior Advocate

Martha Shapiro, Director of Programs at Senior Concerns, authors a weekly column for the Ventura County Star titled “Senior Advocate,” focusing on issues affecting seniors and their family caregivers.

Advice that lives on

I was recently on a family trip, and I ended up ordering way too much food. I had misunderstood the portions, and we sat at the table surrounded by a feast. As my family laughed about my order, I reminded them that my father would have been proud. I [...]

By |July 9th, 2025|Categories: Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments

Older Americans Month’s message is clear and more important than ever

Q:  What is this year’s theme for Older Americans Month? A:  Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to [...]

By |May 14th, 2025|Categories: Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments

Honoring Family Caregivers

Every year, Senior Concerns hosts a Caregiver Recognition Day event to honor family caregivers. As we prepare for this year’s event, I am again reminded of our community’s incredible strength and compassion. I often write about issues that family caregivers manage every day. While each person’s needs are unique, [...]

By |April 9th, 2025|Categories: Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments

Standing Up To Ageism

I recently heard Doctor Karen Gorback talk about standing up to ageism. I have written about this topic before and felt it deserved more attention as it is an ongoing issue in our community. Dr. Gorback shared that it is important to recognize the problem, understand why it is [...]

By |April 2nd, 2025|Categories: Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments
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