Education
Programs for April through May 1998 will be held at LONG BEACH COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER facilities -- Older
Adult Health Services, Auditorium, or Education Pavilion. See the following Calendar event details for event locations
and phone numbers to call to make reservations. These events will be very popular; so please make reservations
for all programs you plan to attend.
April 1998
May 1998
COMMON HAND PROBLEMS
Wednesday, April 1, 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM
Dr. Stewart Brown, Orthopedic Surgeon and specialist in hand surgery, will talk on such common problems as arthritic
joints, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. He will address symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment and much more. This
program will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California. For
information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
INSURANCE CONSULTATION
Thursday, April 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Whether you are interested in a Medicare HMO, supplemental insurance or long-term care insurance, our expert, Ray
Calabrese, will discuss options and answer your questions. Call for an individual consultation. This service will
be offered at Older Adults Health Services, 4515 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California. For information
and reservations call, (562) 498-4793.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE
Thursday, April 16, 10:30 AM
The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is the most powerful tool currently available to ensure that your
health care wishes are honored. Attend this workshop and learn the importance of this document and how to complete
one. This workshop will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California.
For information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Thursday, April 30, 1:00 PM
This program will cover important information on: how to recognize and avoid problems related to medication use,
generic drugs, safety issues, drug interactions and much more. Participants will have an opportunity to speak with
Ron Jue, Registered Pharmacist, at LBCMC. Bring a list of your current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
for review. This program will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach,
California. For information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
PLUG IN CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 AM
Confused about the coming changes in the electric utility industry? This year, California will become one of the
first states to offer you a choice of electric utility providers. Come hear a speaker authorized by the California
Public Utilities Commission give straight answers about your choices. This program will be held at the Long Beach
Community Medical Center Auditorium, 1720 Termino Avenue, Long Beach, California. For information and reservations,
call (562) 498-4793.
HOME SAFE HOME
Thursday, May 14, 10:30 AM
How safe are you in your home? Nearly 30% of older adults fall each year and the home is the most common place
for accidents to occur. Come join us for this informational program and explore ways to create an accident-free
environment for the elderly and memory impaired. This program is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Alzheimer's Association.
A representative from the Alzheimer's Association will be available to highlight the Association's programs and
services. This program will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach,
California. For information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
TELEPHONE FRAUD: DON'T FALL FOR THAT TELEPHONE "LINE", SWINDLERS MAY
BE CALLING!
Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 AM
Older Americans are often targets of telephone fraud and other scams. Detective Greg McMullen of the Long Beach
Police Department Fraud Division will speak on how to recognize and protect yourself from unscrupulous con-artists.
This program will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California.
For information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
INSURANCE CONSULTATION
Thursday, May 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Are you about to sign up for Medicare? Are you thinking about changing from an HMO to a Medicare supplemental insurance?
Do you need more information on which plan is best for you? Sign up for a free individual consultation with Ray
Calabrese, our insurance expert. This program will be held at Older Adult Health Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast
Highway, Long Beach, California. For information and reservations, call (562) 498-4793.
EYE TO EYE
Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 PM
Join us as Dr. Dennis Steen, ophthalmologist, speaks on topics related to aging and the eye. Topics covered will
include macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and much more. This program will be held at Older Adult Health
Services, 4515 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California. For information and reservations, call (562)
498-4793.
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