Educational Seminars & Workshops
Senior Concerns offers educational seminars and workshops on topics that pertain to family caregiving, aging issues and important resources and information. These seminars are offered in-person and over Zoom. If you have never used Zoom before, please call us and we will be happy to walk you through a Zoom practice.
- For more information please call (805) 497-0189 or email info@seniorconcerns.org
- RSVP online and it will direct you to a registration page
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For more information about an upcoming workshop, click on the title.
To RSVP, please complete the registration form for the workshop you would like to attend, or give us a call with any questions. Due to limited seating, advanced registrations are required to attend our popular Solo Aging Workshop for Women Series. Thank you.
Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
THE MEMORY TOOLKIT SERIES: A four-week education and discussion workshop for people experiencing changes in memory and cognition
Join this group to:
- Better understand the difference between normal age-related changes in memory versus those that require formal evaluation
- Gain emotional support for your worries about memory changes
- Learn practical strategies for coping with memory changes
Workshop Topics:
Session 1: Introduction & Overview of the Aging Brain
Session 2: Practical Memory Tips for Everyday Use
Session 3: Nutrition & Physical Health
Session 4: Local Support & Long Term Planning
In-Person at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Rd. Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Facilitated by: Samantha Carnell, Senior Concerns Care Manager
4 Week Session; Wednesdays, July 8 – July 29
10:30am – 12:00pm
Register: Initial screening required to register. Please contact Samantha Carnell at Senior Concerns by emailing scarnell@seniorconcerns.org or calling (805) 497-0189 for more information.
Is it Aging or is it Medication
In-Person Seminar Presented by: Andrea Simon, PharmD
Senior Concerns 401 Hodencamp Rd. Thousand Oaks
Thursday, August 27, 2026
3:00pm – 4:00pm
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Is It Aging or Is It the Medication?
Aging usually tells a slow story. Medication problems often have a timestamp. The medication list is not just a list of pills, it is a map of every doctor, every care transition, and every decision that came before. This presentation will help you with the goal of creating system where every medication has a purpose and plan
Join this seminar to:
- Differentiate normal aging changes from medication-related symptoms
- Recognize that aging typically presents gradually, while medication issues often have a clear timeline or trigger
- Understand how a medication list reflects care history, provider decisions, and transitions in treatment
About Andrea Simon
Andrea Simon is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist and Advanced Practice Pharmacist with more than ten years of experience managing complex medication regimens. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California and completed residency training at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Andrea currently serves as the Lead Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Pharmacist at a Los Angeles hospital, where she specializes in medication safety, antibiotic use, and helping patients and families understand their treatment plans.
BRAIN HEALTH BOOSTER: Food, Mood, & Function
Online Via Zoom Presented by: Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:00pm – 4:00pm
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Join this free presentation to understand the impact of dietary choices on your mental health and cognition.
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Explore how different nutrients and dietary patterns influence brain function and emotional stability.
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Discover foods that can help improve mood, reduce anxiety, and combat depression.
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Understand the negative effects of processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats on mental health and cognitive performance and learn strategies to reduce their consumption.
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Learn techniques to boost memory in real life situations.
About Molly Rapozo
Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN, is a seasoned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a masterโs degree and internship from Bastyr University, a leader in science-based natural medicine. With two decades of experience in integrative and functional nutrition, Molly currently serves as a health coach for research participants and private clients at the Brain Wellness and Lifestyle program at the Pacific Neuroscience Instituteยฎ.
Mollyโs expertise in whole foods nutrition, counseling, and research enables her to guide clients in making impactful lifestyle changes. An enthusiastic meal planner and cook, she supports clients with various dietary needs, including Mediterranean/MIND, ketogenic/low carb, vegan/vegetarian, and low FODMAP/low fiber diets.
As the Senior Nutrition & Health Educator at the Brain Wellness & Lifestyle program, Molly leads group sessions, provides memory training, and educates the community through webinars, podcasts, and print media. Prior to joining PNI, she worked at a biotech start-up, leveraging genetics, blood analytes, gut microbiome, and digital self-measurements to help individuals achieve their health goals. Using data and behavioral science, Molly crafted personalized recommendations to optimize wellness and prevent disease.
With extensive experience in counseling individuals and families in various settings, including community clinics, the YMCA, public health, and local schools, Molly excels in making good nutrition accessible and enjoyable. She also offers support and accountability in sleep, stress management, and exercise.
Past Seminars and Workshops
Insights from the U.S. POINTER Clinical Trial: Protecting Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention
Presented by: Jordana E. Lawrence in collaboration with the Alzheimerโs Association
SCAMS 101: What you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones
Presented by: Erica Escalante, Retired Oxnard PD Elder Financial Abuse Detective and the Financial Abuse Specialist Team of Ventura County Coordinator
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Presented by Mark Stelzer, MSW, in collaboration with the Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimerโs Association
WHEN SECONDS COUNT: Who speaks for you when you can’t speak for yourself?
Presented by Andrea Gallagher, President & CEO of Senior Concerns
Download the PowerPoint slides
Download the Instructions on how to set up your emergency contact in your phone
Download the Kaiser Advanced Healthcare Directive Form
Download the California HIPAA Authorization form
VETERANS BENEFITS: What you need to know
Presented by Captain Jim McHugh, USN, (Ret) โ Ventura County Veteran Services Officer
Presented by Lanyard K. Dial, MD
MEMORY MATTERS: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Stay Ahead
Presented by Jena Kravitz, Psy.D.
ESTATE PLANNING: Helping Your Helpers
Presented by Heather Hunt Scott
Included Documents (click to download):
Post-Death Instructions
Contact and Asset List
RIGHTS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL: Understanding the California End of Life Option Act
Presented by Andrea Miller, LCSW and Amy Yoffe, LCSW
HOME CARE OPTIONS: What you need to know
Presented by Martha Shapiro
The Hospital Stay and Beyond! What you need to know to navigate the hospital and discharge process
The Legal Reasons to Have Advanced Care Planning Conversations With Your Loved Ones
Common Concerns In Long-Term Care
Palliative Care and Hospice 101
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring In Home Care
Maintain Your Brain: Keeping Your Brain Healthy for Life
Healthy Eating For Older Adults
Understanding Dementia
Fraud, Common Scams and Financial Abuse: What You Need to Know
Respite? Youโve Got to Be Kidding! How to take a break when you donโt have time for a break.
What To Know If Hiring A Caregiver Privately
What Donโt I Know? Preparing For And Avoiding Legal Concerns As We Age
Elder Abuse: What You Need To Know
Virtual Wildfire Speaker Series
What To Do When Your Loved One Gets Sick or Dies
Fair Housing Workshop
Veterans Benefits: What You Need To Know
Shaping Your Last Chapter: Part 1
Shaping Your Last Chapter: Part 2
Shaping Your Last Chapter: Part 3
What the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging has to Offer
How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud
What You Need to Know If Hiring a Caregiver Privately
What Seniors Need to Know About Cancer
Medicare Basics: Whatโs New for 2022
How to Create a Dementia Friendly Home
Having the Conversation
Financial Self Defense: Staying Smart About Common Scams
Housing Rights: What Renters and Landlords Need to Know
Self-Care When the Sky is Falling!
Understanding Wildfire and How to Prepare Your Home
Medicare Basics: What You Need to Know
Update on Alzheimerโs Disease Research
Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimerโs Disease
The Four Pillars of the New Retirement: Health, Family, Purpose and Finances
What Older Adults Need to Know About COVID-19
Planning in the Time of COVID-19
Caring During COVID-19: What To Do When Caring for Your Loved One Becomes Too Much
Meeting the Challenges of Solo Aging: What You Need to Know to Be Prepared
Creating a COVID-19 Backup Plan: What Do You Do If You, or Your Loved One Becomes Ill
Legalities of Hiring In-Home Care During COVID
Medicare: Whatโs New for 2021
Updates During COVID-19: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now and What to Expect
