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Dear Friends and Members of NOCSC: Just a reminder that we’ve got a full agenda tomorrow morning (Tuesday, 21 May 2019 / St. Jude Community Srvs. Bldg., 130 W. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton / Conference Room on the left) with a special segment on “Low-Income Resources” by Brooke Weitzman, Elder Law Attorney, and Beatriz Nunez, Council…

How to navigate the conversation. By Anthony Cirillo, Contributor      PRINCE PHILIP, WHO’S 97, was recently involved in a car crash that injured two women and prompted a debate on older drivers in Britain. Two days after the accident, he was photographed driving a Land Rover and not wearing a seatbelt. Of course, that reignited a…

A Patient’s Guide to Arthritis Know the basics on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment to help as you battle the disease. By Elaine K. Howley, Contributor A Patient’s Guide to Arthritis Arthritis is such a common problem, particularly for older people, that most of us have probably come across an older person with creaky, swollen joints or…

Good Afternoon NOCSC Members and Friends:   Good Afternoon Friends and Members of NOCSC ~ Just a reminder that our first meeting of the year is tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 January from 8:30 – 10 a.m.  This year in addition to our 2018’s ‘Reducing Loneliness’ theme, we are looking at themes and ideas around technology resources and…

Good Afternoon Friends and Members of the North Orange County Senior Collaborative ~ this is a friendly reminder that this month’s Educational Forum for Professionals is tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. and offers valuable information and suggestions that you can use when working with older adults.  “Music Heals” explores multiple ways that music therapy can…

  Good Morning Friends and Members of NOCSC ~ We will be using this last General Meeting of the year to begin looking at themes and projects for next year.  In addition to our current ‘Reducing Loneliness’ theme, we are also considering looking at themes and ideas around resources and financial costs of the aging…

A Look Into Older Adults’ State of Mind The oldest age group is growing, but its supply of psychological support is dwindling. A Look Into Older Adults’ State of Mind By Katelyn Newman , Staff Writer | Oct. 11, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. Contrary to conventional wisdom, an increase in age can lead to an increase in happiness. In…

5 Qualities of a Great Nursing Home Whether you’re there for rehab after surgery or due to a lifelong illness, here’s what makes a nursing home great. By Samantha Costa, Staff Writer Nov. 16, 2016, at 12:01 a.m. More 5 Qualities of a Great Nursing Home More Top nursing homes demonstrate genuine care for each and every…