Senior Concerns In the News

Andrea Gallagher - Community Leadership Award Andrea is the Executive Director of Senior Concerns. She has transformed the lives of seniors and caregivers through her leadership and advocacy. Motivated by her personal experience, she has built a comprehensive network of services that support aging with dignity across the Conejo [...]

Conejo Valley Lifestyle magazine features Senior Concerns in its April Issue: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/senior-concerns-hosts-ultimate-evening    

Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Senior Concerns will host its annual Family Caregiver Recognition Day on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Los Robles Greens (299 S Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks). This year’s theme, “Invigorating Your Caregiver Power,” will include empowering presentations by experts in the community. Attendees will enjoy [...]

NBC News with Lester Holt The seniors at an adult daycare in California have made fast-friends with two mini horses and handler, actress and filmmaker Daryl Hannah. The horse therapy is helping improve their quality of life. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has the story. To learn more about this [...]

  The Acorn By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com THE GOLDEN ONE —Senior Concerns Golden Girls dancers pose during the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration March 15 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake. Photos by SUSAN WEININGER/Acorn Newspapers The 58 million Americans who are 65 years and older don’t care to [...]

KCLU | By Caroline FeradayPublished March 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM PST They’re a four-legged friend who can help provide emotional support and a sense of connection…no, not dogs but miniature horses!There's excitement at the clip clop sound of star-attraction Romeo as he arrives at this non-profit adult day care program for older [...]

Valley Vista Neighbors Magazine March 2025 Edition     Senior Concerns: A 50-year Lifeline for Seniors Living in this area of southern California, we enjoy a wealth of resources, not the least of which are available for the elderly in our communities and for those who care for them. [...]

The Acorn EDITORIAL February 28, 2025   For five decades, Senior Concerns has been serving the needs of Conejo Valley’s older adults and their caregivers. To celebrate, the Thousand Oaks nonprofit has chosen “The Golden One” as the theme for its annual Ultimate Dining Experience, set for March. The [...]

Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Tickets are on sale for Senior Concerns’ 50th Anniversary Gala, The Ultimate Dining Experience: The Golden One, Saturday, March 15 at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Westlake (880 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village).The evening will celebrate the nonprofit’s five decades of service to seniors and their [...]

Senior Concerns and Title Sponsor Logix Federal Credit Union are proud to present the 3rd Annual Par and Away Golf Tournament on Tuesday, November 19, at Moorpark Country Club. “We are grateful for the opportunity to host the Par and Away Golf Tournament for a fourth consecutive year with [...]

It’s in the cards to support Senior Concerns 2024 Elks Poker Tournament & Casino Night Join the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Poker Tournament (Texas Hold’em) as they support local nonprofit organizations. • When: Saturday, October 26      o Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.      o Poker/Casino: [...]

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Opens A Waiting List Good news! The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program from very low-income households. Note The Date The AHA will accept applications from Tuesday, January 30, 2024 through Tuesday, [...]

Great News: "Complimentary Home Repairs For Seniors" Is Now Available In The 91360 Zip Code Senior Concerns is working in partnership with the Westlake Village Sunrise Rotary Club to provide complimentary home repair services — now available to seniors living in the 91360, 91361 and 91362 zip codes. If [...]

Watch as OurVenturaTV host Yvette Araujo interviews Senior Concerns President Andrea Gallagher.   

Check out this overview of the range of Programs and Services that Senior Concerns provides for seniors and family caregivers.You may be surprised to find services you didn't know about! 

Thank You! The Annual Meals On Wheels Holiday Gift Drive Was A Terrific Success! Every year our Meals On Wheels Holiday Gift Drive is a highlight for our Meals On Wheels recipients!  Through the generosity of our community we are  able to gather donated items, package them in holiday [...]

Mark your Calendar and get in on the action! You Know You’re Feeling Lucky! 1st Annual Texas Hold’Em Tournament & Casino Night   Saturday, September 30 – 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge. Admission: Poker $100 / Casino $35. Proceeds from the Event go in part [...]

The first-ever statewide needs assessment for Californians aged 55 years and older just launched. The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) is not just another survey; it's your chance to shape the future. Designed by experts and backed by solid statistical validity, CASOA empowers you to voice your needs and [...]

Community Conscience is a non-profit that owns an office building at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. They provide rent-free office space to 13 social service agencies in the 22,000 square-foot building, and they have just announced the addition of two new tenants to the Human Services Center [...]

The California Department of Aging has announced a new program for both paid and unpaid Caregivers: “CalGrows – Supporting Care in the Home and Community.” CalGrows is the California Department of Aging’s workforce training program that provides free career building resources for paid and unpaid caregivers of older adults and [...]