VMA Presents: Hearing Screening, Hearing Aid Cleaning, and Phone for Hard of Hearing
Did you know that every other month, Lori Coyle from Hearing Life will provide a FREE hearing screening and/or hearing aid cleaning? Often at the same time, Elli Tehrani from Clear Captions will speak with villagers about a possible FREE phone and service that will display a written transcription as you speak. Both Lori and Elli will be at the Montgomery Center on Tuesday, March 17 from 10:00 to 12:00. Please call 408-238-4230 to reserve your spot!
VMA Presents: Placement Decisions
Roxana Dumitrescu
Certified Senior Advisor
For many of us, there comes a time when we can no longer live independently in our own homes. We need more support than we can afford at home. Roxana Dumitrescu of Senior Care Consulting will come to the Sequoia Room on Thursday, March 19, from 10:00 to 11:00 to talk to you about when it’s time for professional care and what options are available to you. Caregivers, often our spouse, feel stressed and burnt out. Roxana will discuss this in her presentation and will explain how a Senior Professional can help you to find the right place for your unique needs. The thought of having to move to a strange place can be scary and the search for the right place can be daunting. It’s much easier when you have an experienced professional who knows what is available to assist.
Roxana Dumitrescu is a Certified Senior Advisor with Senior Care Consulting LLC. She has over 25 years of experience working with seniors. She has worked in a skilled nursing facility as a Social Services Director/Social Worker. She was an advocate for those in her care. Upon discharge, it was Roxana’s job to find the right place for the patient, either at home or a reputable facility. Senior Care Consulting provides free assistance and advice to families looking for board and care, assisted living, memory care and in-home care & independent living for seniors. Plan to come and hear Roxana as she explains how she can help you. And bring her any questions you have.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Cremation Plan – Right for You?
Landon Elfstrom, Pre-Arrangement Counselor
As sad as it may be, we all have an expiration date. The goal for many of us is to be as prepared for this as possible. We hope to make this difficult time as easy on our loved ones as possible. This may include creating a trust; clearing out the closets and garage; or selling those family collections that our kids just don’t want. There is one more thing to consider: the plan for your final resting place. Some of us want a burial plot. Some of us prefer cremation. If you have wondered about or considered cremation, you will want to come hear Landon Elfstrom of the Neptune Society speak on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00 pm in the Sequoia Room. Landon will discuss the benefits of pre-arranging your end-of-life plans. Have you wondered what happens at the time of death? Who do you call? What options exist for your cremated remains? All of these questions will be answered, as well as any other questions you may have.
Neptune Society of Central California has been serving our community for over 45 years. Landon Elfstrom is their pre-arrangement counselor and has helped many families with their end-of-life arrangements. If you have questions or would like help making your own plans, plan to attend this presentation.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Building Foundations of Caregiving
Vanessa Souza, LCSW,
Alzheimer’s Association
Many of us provide care for our spouse, relative, friend, or anyone who needs when they become ill. It may be something that comes on suddenly. But more often, it starts out small and becomes more involved and difficult over time. Vanessa Souza, LCSW from The Alzheimer’s Association, will present to interested villagers on Thursday April 9th at 10:00 am in the Montgomery Center. Helping a family member or friend is something people often do without calling themselves a caregiver. More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care to the more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This program will help explain relationship changes that may happen over time while caring for someone. Vanessa will share action steps that can help lower caregiver stress. This program will describe and teach the five areas of the person-centered care approach for family caregivers. If you are caring for someone, you won’t want to miss this informative presentation.
Vanessa Souza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Senior Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association. Her focus is on supporting older adults with a particular interest in ensuring people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and their family & friends, have the knowledge needed to prepare for the future.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Support Group: The support group begins again with Pastor Bill Hayden on Monday, March 16th in the Sequoia room at 10:30am – noon. Booklets are required for the group and are available in the Chapel office.
Parkinson’s Support Group: This group is for anyone interested in Parkinson’s and all are welcome. Starting in 2026 it will be meeting from 10:00 –11:00 in the Patio room on the 4th Thursday of every month. The group is led by Alice Pratte.
Caregiver Support Group: Judith London Ph.D. conducts this monthly group where caregivers meet to share, listen, and learn. Thursday December 18th at 10:30 – Noon in the PATIO room and via Zoom. Please contact Judy for all meeting specifics @ judithlondon@sbcglobal.net or call 408-784-3325.
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