Hello, It continues to be a busy time at Senior Concerns. We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, Cities, County, grantors, donors and staff. Please read our February update to discover what we have been up to. We are delivering measurable outcomes in our community MEALS AND MORE This past year, we delivered [...]
Recognizing the desire to honor and support family caregivers in our community, Senior Concerns, in concert with our title sponsor Adventist Health Simi Valley, presents a Virtual Caregiver Recognition Day on Thursday, March 10 from 1-3:00 p.m. on Zoom. This annual event is designed to give family caregivers the chance to renew their spirit, reduce [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support and education for seniors and family caregivers, will present a three-part virtual seminar titled “Shaping Your Last Chapter.” The seminar will be held via Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, Tuesday, January 25, and Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Part 1, which will be [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present an online workshop via Zoom titled “Dealing with Dementia” on Thursday, January 20 and Friday, January 21, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The two-part workshop will provide effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors. [...]
Hiring Caregivers to work in an Adult Day Care Program Starting in January, 2022! Come and join our fun team! Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm Our established Adult Day Care Program is in search of experienced and compassionate caregivers who understand the importance of providing high quality, person centered care to meet the needs [...]
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Contact: October 18, 2021 Danielle Borja, President/CEO 805.370.0035 GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 2021 RECOGNITION GALA Westlake Village, CA – The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host their “Starry Night” Recognition Gala, on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 6:30 - 9:30 [...]
Q: Do I still need to get a flu shot this year? A: Yes, the flu shot is still an important protection against the flu and is especially important this year. The flu season generally lasts from October through May. Experts suggest the best time to get the flu vaccination is from early September though [...]
Q: I have seen a few friends become widows and it suddenly occurred that it could happen to me! What do I do to prepare myself in case my husband passes away before I do? A: Preparation will always make a stressful situation more manageable. When a loss occurs suddenly and someone is thrust into [...]
Q: My husband needs more care than I can provide, but we cannot afford the cost of home care agencies. We make too much money for Medi-Cal services, but not enough to pay for private care. What can I do to get help? A: You bring up a very difficult situation that we hear about [...]
Q: My doctor suggested I use a walker and my kids are pressuring me to get one. I know it may be helpful, but I hate the idea of having to use one. Should I get the walker and feel old, or should I keep going without one and still feel like myself? A: I [...]
