November 13, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Fighting a virus from a vehicle

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers GRIN AND BEAR IT—Westlake Village resident Gordon Wahlgren rolls up his sleeve so Moorpark College student nurse Debbie Gorman can administer his flu shot during a drive-through flu clinic at the Westlake Campus of More...

Infant massage class coming to T.O.

Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning will host a free three-part infant massage class for parents of children up to 6 months of age from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. More...

Screening offered for early detection, treatment of dementia

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, in conjunction with Silverado Senior Living, will offer free memory screening from noon to 6 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18 at the assisted living center at 25100 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. More...

Fundraiser for care facility

A fundraiser to create a residential care home will be held at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at North Ranch Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

What to do in an earthquake

Residents of Southern California need to think about what they will do during a major earthquake. Will they panic, dial 911 or a law enforcement office, and find it's too late to get help because communications are already down? More...

Medical advances in blood work the topic for Hadassah group

Hevra Hadassah will have a fundraiser to help research for Hadassah Medical Organization. It's at 9:30 a.m. Sun., Nov. 16 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive in North Ranch. More...

Here are tips for caregivers during Alzheimer's Awareness Month

The holidays are hectic for everyone but can pose special challenges for those with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments and for their families. With preparation, this can time of year can be a joy. More...

Memory-loss seminar offered at senior center

The Community Resource Network Group will sponsor a three-part seminar titled "Helping your spouse or parent with memory loss," with the first session at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 20 at the Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. More...