August 21, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Hospice of Conejo has a new volunteer training program

Hospice of the Conejo announces a new volunteer training program on Wednesdays, starting in September, in the conference room at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The dates are Sept. 10, 17, 24, and Oct. More...

Understand warning signs of Alzheimer's

Take heed of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's: •Loss of memory. The person forgets recently learned information and starts forgetting more often. Normal: Occasionally forgetting names or appointments. More...

Cancer center to hold meeting

The Conejo Valley Guild of Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation will have a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 3 at Westlake Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Blood drive coming to Ventura

United Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 30 at the Ventura County Farmers' Market, Santa Clara and Palm streets in downtown Ventura. More...

How to tell if it's time for seniors to stop driving

When is it time to restrict a senior's driving or ask him or her to surrender the car keys completely? It's a touchy subject for baby boomers and their aging parents. More...

Learn to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

For those with a family history of diabetes or those at risk for type 2 diabetes, one can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of body weight—10 to 14 pounds for those who weigh 200 pounds. More...

Prevent adult abuse

The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council will present a free program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wed., Sept. 17 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Senior Dep. More...

Control high cholesterol

High blood cholesterol can cause heart trouble, but cholesterol levels can be controlled. "Cholesterol has a variety of uses in the body that are very important," said Dr. More...

Seven ways to sharpen brain power

Exercising the brain is as important as exercising other parts of the body. Here are a week's worth of tips to help keep the mind in shape. Monday . Get enough vitamin E to help support healthy brain function. More...

Cal Boating releases safety report

According to the 2007 California Boating Safety Report, 39 of the 55 victims who died in state boating accidents were not wearing life jackets. More...

Alzheimer's Association holds memory walk

The Alzheimer's Association will hold a Memory Walk on Sat., Oct. 18 at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Registration is at 9 a.m. The walk will start at 10 a.m. More...

Vocational nursing program accepting applications

Professional Medical Careers Institute is accepting applications for its first Vocational Nursing Program, which will be held in October. Applicants will be screened, and acceptance letters will go out in late August. More...