Seniors looking for caregiver resources, adult children looking for caregiver resources, and individual caregivers and caregiver representatives are invited to the Community Caregiver Resource Fair on May 15, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Fair will be held at the Queen of the Valley Hospital (Oakwood Room), 1115 S. Sunset Ave. in West Covina.
Attendees seeking more information on this event should contact Kim Millwee at 626-332-3344.
CoffeeHouse Productions presents a guest production and world premiere new play at the Odyssey Theatre, The Closeness of the Horizon, written by 62 years “young” senior Richard Martin Hirsch.
The Closeness of the Horizon is the story of 40-something year old Paul Lewin, who must reconcile the person he once was with the man he has now become. Paul flashes back from the ’90s to the music, mischief and iconic moments that defined a 1969 cross-country road trip playing pick-up games of basketball with high school friends. This dramedy explores the fragile nature of friendship and is inspired by true events.
There will be a show preview May 17, but the show actually runs May 18-June 24. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 on Thursdays and Fridays, and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90025. For more information, please call 323-960-1054 or go to www.plays411.com/horizon.
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Anyone blessed with the love of a pet (or two, or three…) knows full-well that inevitably they become family to us, and we want to provide the best care possible because they deserve just that: The Very Best. On page 10 of our March issue of “Not Born Yesterday!”, we published an article written by Ms. Kendal Perez called “Pet Care Strategies” in hopes of providing helpful information to our pet-loving owners that will not only help them provide the best care to their furry companions, but to also do so economically. Win win!
Here are the tips from said article by Ms. Perez:
These tips were taken from the article on page 10 of the March issue of “Not Born Yesterday!”, written by Kendal Perez. Ms. Perez is a frugal fashionista and bargain shopper who helps fellow shopaholics find hassle-free ways to save money. As the marketing coordinator for Kinoli Inc., she has the resources to be an extreme couponer but prefers a less complicated approach to staying in-budget. Kendal has been quoted in such media outlets as CNN Money, FOX, ABC, NPR, TIME Moneyland and Kiplinger Personal Finance. For savings tips and more information, visit HassleFreeSavings.com.
Calling all Baby Boomers, Seniors, Friends and Family: Do you want to have a fun and informative day out? Then get ready to renew, revitalize, reinvent, and rediscover at these spectacular events April 21st in Pomona and June 9 in Inglewood as 60+ exhibitors, local, and national organizations and companies will be in attendance with great products and services available!
Two separate Expo events will take place: The first will be Saturday, April 21st at the Pomona Fairplex (1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768) from 10 am to 3 pm. The second will be Saturday, June 9th at the Hollywood Park Casino (3883 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303) from 10 am to 3 pm. Both Expo dates feature the following:
For more information on this event, please visit www.GoldenFutureSeniorExpo.com.
Come and support the Orange Senior Center by attending one (or both!) of these great events! On April 21st, the Shred Event at Ricci Realty (located at 606 E. Chapman Ave. in Orange, 92866) invites you to bring all your old documents and papers to shred for only $5 per box. The trucks at this facility have video cameras so you can watch your papers being shred, ensuring safe and secure disposal.
On April 28, the Quartermania & Lunch Event will be held at the Orange Senior Center (located at 170 S. Olive Street in Orange, 92866). Entry is $15 per person, includes lunch, and the maximum bid per item is only four quarters! Vendors of all types will bring items for patrons to bid upon. Come join the fun!
Proceeds from both events benefit the Orange Senior Center. For more information on these events, plesae contact the Orange Senior Center directly at 714-538-9633.
FREE Event! Join us as we celebrate the 2012 Conference on Aging, April 13, 2012 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. The 2012 Conference includes lunch, and will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena (3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, 91107). Seniors will receive practical information and resources that will help plan ahead and get the most out of life.
Actress and longtime co-host of the Tournament of Roses Parade Stephanie Edwards will provide this year’s keynote speech, entitled “Act Three: A New Bloom”. Ms. Edwards has been astonished by her new enjoyment of life at the very time she didn’t expect it and will share her candid thoughts about looking at the past, the future, and the FACTS.
This year’s Conference features FREE wellness screenings and workshop topics such as Health & Wellness, Managing Finances, Social Security & Health Care Reform, Dating After 50, a “Going Green” cooking demonstration, and Senior Living Options.
For further contact information, please email info@pasadenaseniorcenter.org or psisson@cityofpasadena.net.
“Preserving our vision means preserving our independence.” Jan Fowler couldn’t have said it better, as we rely so much on our eyes as we take in the world around us. In the March issue of “Not Born Yesterday!”, Jan’s column “Senior Moments” discusses the importance of eye care and the warning signs of common eye conditions often faced by seniors: Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration.
Typically related to aging, Cataracts are the opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye; the lens must be kept clear in order for the retina to receive an image which is sharp. Warning signs include poor night vision, blurred cloudy vision, glare or halos around light sources, vision with brownish tint, and double vision. Treatment may include a low saturated low-fat diet, UV blocking sunglasses, drinking lots of water, and other remedies.
Glaucoma is a wasting of the optic nerve which can result from high eye pressure, injury, low blood flow to the optic nerve, and perhaps certain chemicals that contain glutamine. The most common form is Open-Angle Glaucoma, and does not present noticeable symptoms at first. Warning signs include loss of peripheral vision, light sensitivity, headaches, nausea, cloudy or haloed vision, one eye larger than the other, vision loss, and excessive blinking. Eye doctors have many tests and treatments for Glaucoma, however, including eye drops, oral medications, or surgery. The ultimate goal in Glaucoma management is to preserve the optic nerve, and people 45 years and older (or who have a family history of glaucoma) are encouraged to get an eye checkup every two years.
Macular Degeneration is the loss of retina receptors in the center of the retina (called the macula). Since the macula is the most reactive part of our body, it is constantly bombarded by light. The most common is the dry form, which is treated with nutrition and vitamin supplements. Sunglasses and plenty of sleep are also recommended. Warning signs of Macular Degeneration include occasional blurred or fluctuating vision, difficulty reading or driving, flickering lights, and the need for additional light while reading. While peripheral vision is typically satisfactory, central vision is often affected. However, some patients with dry AMD may not experience visual symptoms at all.
Jan recommends all seniors to visit their doctor for annual eye checkups, taking care to make more frequent appointments if family history places them at higher risk for such conditions.
For more information on vision and eye care you might want to visit www.johnhopkinshealthalerts.com/vision.
Excerpts taken from Jan Fowler’s column “Senior Moments: Preserving Our Vision”, found on page 6 of the March issue of “Not Born Yesterday!”.
Seniors (65+) are welcome at the Pacific Theatres in Lakewood, located at 5200 Faculty Ave. to come and enjoy a complimentary movie on March 22nd and March 29th from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Call the box office at 1-562-531-9580, or check your local newspaper listing to find out what is playing.
Dr. Sydney B. Blake is a 68 years “young” practicing clinical psychologist, more dedicated and passionate about her profession now than ever before. Dr. Blake (who prefers to be called Sydney) sees her clients as peers, preferring to work alongside them “…sometimes hand in hand, partnering together toward successful outcomes.” One of the tools she uses in her work is a memory test and she welcomes interested individuals to contact her about taking this evaluator. Sydney cautions all older adults to learn stress-reducing exercises, as it has been revealed through research that stress is among the most common indicators and causes of things going wrong in the body.
Sydney currently leads classes on sleep disorders, saying that by the end of the sessions you will be able to get a sound night’s sleep. She welcomes new students to her Monday morning classes, held at 10:00 a.m. where she reveals the formula for a lifestyle you can control through Diet, Exercise, Accessing Brain Reserves, Rest and Restoration (the D.E.A.R. model) to a healthy way of living. This group bases procedures laid out from the book by Dr. Fordanasce.
A high energy woman with an engaging, self-depreciating style that compels you to listen with an open spirit, Sydney is truly an amazing woman as she helps others, volunteers and gives back to the community, and continuously shares her gifts and talents as a responsible member of society. Find Sydney at Dr. Fordanasce’s office, located at 665 W. Naomi, Suite 201, Arcadia. She can be reached at 1-626-807-7792.
Running in Palm Springs now through May 20, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies present “Hot! Hot! Hot!”, celebrating the music and dance of Mid-Century America with a cast ranging from 57 to 82 years “young”. The show features lavish, Broadway-caliber production numbers and plays five days a week.
March headliners include Maureen McGovern (Now – March 10) and The Diamonds (March 13 – May 20). Ms. McGovern is a Grammy-nominated artist making her long awaited Follies debut. Her first hit was “The Morning After”, from the film The Poseidon Adventure, which earned her an Oscar and a Gold Record. The Diamonds are famous for their 1957 release of “Little Darlin’”, which became an instant million-seller and was followed by “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” and “The Stroll” (the latter becoming a national dance craze on American Bandstand).
The Follies is housed in downtown Palm Springs’ historic Plaza Theatre – a charming, neon-encrusted old movie house. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 760-327-0225 or online now at www.psfollies.com.
