QUESTION: I am looking for information about living with diabetes. Someone told me about a six-week workshop being offered — do you have any information about where and when? ANSWER: Yes, I do and I would be more than glad to share it with you. You are asking about a self-management diabetes workshop called “Everyone with Diabetes Counts.” [...]

QUESTION: For several years I have attended a health expo at the Simi Valley Senior Center. Do you know if this event will be given again this year? ANSWER: Yes, the Simi Valley Wellness Expo 2017 is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon April 19. The theme for the event is "For the Health of It!" Because nothing is [...]

QUESTION: I am retired, living alone and thinking about moving to some type of congregate living. I am looking for information on types of facilities and what accommodations are offered. Any suggestions? ANSWER: You will find that these type of facilities are referred to as retirement facilities, retirement communities, independent living, congregate living and continuing-care residential communities. No matter [...]

QUESTION: The senior center in Thousand Oaks usually has a spring community garage sale. Do you know if it is planned again for this year? ANSWER: Yes, it is. The ninth annual community garage sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 in the parking lot at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 [...]

QUESTION: In the past year, I have attended several meetings about the proposed Conejo Valley Village program. Can you provide any information about where that project stands? ANSWER: Yes, I can. I have just been given information about the next meeting, which will be a membership and volunteering event scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Monday at the Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 [...]

QUESTION: Recently my mom passed away leaving my dad to go it alone. My mom was the family organizer and planner and I am concerned about how my dad will manage. My current concern is whether he is taking his medications correctly. How can I assist him in this area? ANSWER: Taking medications correctly is [...]

QUESTION: Are there any events or seminars addressing scams against seniors on the schedule for those of us who live in Ventura? ANSWER: The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council, in collaboration with Cypress Place Senior Living, will present a program that uses theater to dramatize scams that target seniors. Members of the troupe, ages [...]

QUESTION: In December Senior Concerns had a social gathering for those with memory loss and their family caregivers. Do you know if there will be more of these events? ANSWER: The event you are referring to was the Memory Café and yes as part of Senior Concerns’ commitment to providing support for seniors with dementia [...]

QUESTION: My dad has just gotten his disabled person parking license plate, and I will be doing the driving for him most of the time. I know I can park in the designated parking spaces but have heard there are other locations I also may use. Do you know what those locations are? ANSWER: I [...]