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February 2 ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Join Heather Gray, Family Support Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California, for a discussion of the warning signs, risk factors, and symptom management of this most common form of dementia.
February 9 CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Jette Pchelin, volunteer for the Center for Human Development, will talk about mediation, in which trained volunteers facilitate the resolution of disputes between individuals involving such topics as noise, pets, landlord/tenant disagreements, and other issues.
February 16 PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this disorder affecting the peripheral nerves that carry information from the brain and the spinal cord to and from the rest of the body. Presenter Bev Anderson is the Board President of the Northern California Chapter of the Neuropathy Association (NCCNA) and the founder of numerous support groups for folks suffering from PN.
February 23 CALIFORNIA BUDGET AND SENIOR PROGRAMS (Part 1)
Learn about the impact that recent California budget decisions have had on the lives of seniors and find out what you can do to help influence the decision makers. Join Wendy Peterson, Director of the Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County, for an information-packed session.
March 2 MEDICARE 101
This overview of the Medicare program will include information about benefits, costs, recent changes, and options for supplementing Medicare. Presenter: Arnie Becker, LAS and HICAP volunteer speaker.
March 9 SPECIAL EVENT: TRANSCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE
Participants in two telephone activities programs in the Eastern U.S., Friendly Connections in Connecticut and Elders at Home in New York, will join us for a fun bi-coastal discussion.
March 16 SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT at End of Life
Join us for a discussion of palliative, or comfort, care available if needed. Julie Schnitter, BSN, MSN, Medical Outreach Coordinator of Hope Hosppice, will answer all your questions.
March 23 CALIFORNIA BUDGET AND SENIOR PROGRAMS (Part 2)
Wendy Peterson, Director of the Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County, will return for a follow-up discussion to her February presentation. We'll talk about new developments and also invite callers to share stories about efforts made to connect and communicate with policy makers.
March 30 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE for SENIORS (LAS)
Learn about the services provided, who is eligible for free legal services, and how to contact this wonderful nonprofit organization for assistance. Presenter Sue Han is the Community Education Advocate for LAS and HICAP.
April 6 OSTEOPOROSIS
Beverley Tracewell, Program Director of the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE), will speak about Osteoporosis--what it is and how you can prevent this debilitating disease so that you may live independently as you age.
April 13 VITAMINS
What exactly are vitamins, and how important are they? Can we get what we need from foods, or should we take supplements? These questions and others will be addressed in this discussion with Mary Louise Zernicke, MS, MPH, RD, Nutrition and Dietetics Instructor, Merritt College.
April 20 DIABETES
Gayle Curto, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator and Clinical Coordinator for the John Muir Diabetes Center, will offer an overview of this disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Find out about the warning signs and learn how diabetes can be prevented.
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