By Betty Berry, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
QUESTION: A few weeks ago, you wrote about the Senior Concerns 2011-12 presentation series. Can you provide information on the November presentation?
ANSWER: The next seminar will address problems and challenges of caregivers during the holidays and on other special occasions that occur every year.
The next seminar, “The Caregiving Rollercoaster,” is scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Senior Concerns Day Care Center, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks.
This seminar will address “Coping With the Holidays and Special Occasions.” Changes in family dynamics can require changes in how and when family visits and celebrations are handled.
Sue Lindemann, who is active with the Alzheimer’s Association on the state and federal levels, and Lori Bliss, case management coordinator for Senior Concerns, will facilitate this session.
Lindemann and Bliss will talk about techniques to use during these happy but trying times. They will address turning stress into success, adapting ways to celebrate special times and sharing the care. Tips for caregivers will be part of the discussion.
There will be time at the end of the presentation for audience questions.
Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling Senior Concerns at 497-0189. Walk-ins are welcome if seats are available. If you need respite care for a special-needs senior in order to attend, you can make arrangements for care at the center when making your reservation. Reservations for respite care are required.
The series will continue in January with “Who Can Help Me”; in February with “The Loneliness of a Caregiver”; in March with “Caregiving for the Caregiver”; in April with “Balancing Family, Work and Caregiving”; and in May with “When It’s All Said and Done.”
This is a beneficial series for caregivers and those who will become caregivers.
HAPPENINGS
A reminder: Open enrollment for Medicare enrollees to change health care coverage for 2012 continues through Dec. 7.
Today: One-Stop-Shop — Help with selecting Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for 2012, Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 800-434-0222 for information.
Nov. 2: Seminar on “Understanding Medicare 2012” at the Thousand Oaks Council on Aging meeting, boardroom, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 1 to 2:30 p.m. No reservations are required.
Nov. 2: One-Stop-Shop — Help with selecting Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for 2012, Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark, 1 to 4 p.m. Call 800-434-0222 for information.
Nov. 9: One-Stop-Shop — Help with selecting Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for 2012, Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 800-434-0222 for information.
Nov. 9: Seminar on “Will You Pass Your Next Driving Test?” at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call 495-6250 for information.
