QUESTION: I am in my mid-80s and my children are telling me I’m too old to drive. Can I be denied a license because of my age? ANSWER: No. There is no age limit for renewing a driver’s license. However, as we age physical changes do take a gradual toll on our abilities and can [...]

QUESTION: I stay very active and attend many events — but these are usually educational classes and seminars. I am in the mood for some light entertainment. Do you have any suggestions?   ANSWER: Yes I do. I am happy to say I think I have just the event to fill your request and to [...]

QUESTION:  In the past, I have seen lists of symptoms to look for if you think someone might be having a stroke or heart attack. With summer heading our way, do you know of such a list for signs of heat stroke? ANSWER: There are a number of specific signs that could indicate a person [...]

QUESTION: I have a friend who is legally blind, and I am at a loss as to how to act around her or what sort of help to offer or what to say. Any suggestions? ANSWER: I too have a friend who is legally blind, and I asked her for help in answering your question. This [...]

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 2017 Taste of OLLI Single Lecture Series. It will start on June 6 and [...]

QUESTION: Do you know of any special activities planned for National Senior Health & Fitness Day? ANSWER: The Reserve at Thousand Oaks and the Goebel Adult Community Center are co-sponsoring a day of activities to celebrate the 24th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The activities will be held at the Reserve on May 31 from 8:30 [...]

QUESTION: In the past you have provided information about special activities offered by Cypress Place. I am wondering if there is anything scheduled in the next few months? ANSWER: A very timely question. Cypress Place Senior Living in Ventura will be hosting its annual Health & Wealth Expo on May 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The keynote [...]

QUESTION: I just heard that the Thousand Oaks Police Department now has a hotline about current scams. Do you have any information about this service? ANSWER: Yes, I do. The Thousand Oaks Police Department has launched a scam hotline to help educate the community about current scams. The hotline telephone number is 371-8327 and it provides information on [...]

QUESTION: Now that I am retired, I’m considering volunteering. Any suggestions? ANSWER: Volunteering is a wonderful and rewarding undertaking, and no matter what venue selected, you will be greeted with open arms. I don’t know of a single nonprofit organization and even some for-profit agencies as well as community-based programs not looking for volunteers to [...]

QUESTION: Recently, I was with a group of friends and the subject of getting your affairs in order came up. Each of us had a different opinion about what that actually meant. Do you have any suggestions as to when, how and where to start the process of getting your affairs in order? ANSWER: Getting your affairs in order [...]