Monterey Bay Elder Care

*****Community Watch***** Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Class:Considering Joint Replacement Fri, 11/11/2016 11:30 am - 12:30 pm... Community Hospital Conference Rooms B&C Considering hip, knee or shoulder replacement? Learn the basics in a free class led by the coordinator of the Orthopedic Center's Joint Replacement Program. Register online at: http://www.chomp.org//classe/event-search-results-detail/ Instructor: Maggie LeBel Cost: Free For more information call 831-625-4994

*****Community Watch***** Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Support Group:Mended Hearts Monthly Meetings Tue, 11/15/16 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ... SVMHS Education Center Mended Hearts Monthly Meetings: Facilitating a positive patient care experience through support group meetings, speakers and visiting programs - Mended Hearts is for heart patients, their families and caregivers. Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Dates: November 15: Deep Relaxation Training (please bring a yoga mat or blanket) Speaker: James Eddy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist December 20: "What's New With Mended Hearts" Speaker: Ron Manriquez, Director Western Region Location: Education Center, 611 Abbott St. Ste. 201- Salinas, CA For more information please call 831-755-0772.

*****Community Watch***** Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Class:American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Classes Sat, 11/12/16 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ... Downing Resource Center AB Date: Sunday: October 30; 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: Saturdays: November 12; 8:30 - 1:30 p.m. December 3; 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. December 10; 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday: December 28; 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. Registration is required, for Fees, to Register and more Information, please call the American Red Cross at 831-1800 RED CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767).

*****Community Watch***** Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Free Community Flu Clinic Sat, 11/12/16 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ... Call for Location Free Community Walk-In Flu Clinic Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center Parking lot Gonzales, CA For more information please call 831-759-1890.

*****Community Watch***** Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Class:Scams: Financial Exploitation of the Elderly Thu, 11/17/16 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ... Downing Resource Center A SCAMS: Financial Exploitation of the Elderly Learn how to recognize signs of abuse, how to protect loved ones, and how and when to report suspected abuse. Speaker: Steve M. Mudd, Attorney at Law Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Downing Resource Center, Conference Room A. Program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 759-1890.

*****Community Watch***** Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Class: Diabetes: From Eyes to Exercise & Food to Foot Care: Tue, 11/15/16 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ... Downing Resource Center BC Fascilitator: Dana Armstrong, RD, CDE Classes are billed to insurance if you have diabetes. Co-pays and deductibles apply. cost without insurance is $50 per class. No cost for SVMHS employees. To Register/ class location or more information please call Salinas Valley Medical Clinic 831-757-2058

WE ARE HIRING!!!!! Are you a compassionate, reliable and hardworking person? Looking for a company with competitive wages, with full time or part time work in Monterey County? Then you should call or come by Monterey Bay Elder Care. We are seeking both male and female caregivers for this immediate fill position.

****Community Watch**** Medicare Basics, Wednesday, 1/28 @ 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m - Alliance on Aging is holding a free seminar that will cover Parts A-D and prescription drug plans., 247 Main St., Salinas, This event is open to all, 831-758-4011.

****Community Watch**** Legal Events for Life Planning, Friday 1/23 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm - DRC, Conference Room C - Program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 759-1890.

****Community Watch**** Caregivers' Drop-in Program, Tuesdays @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m - Does someone close to you have cancer or a serious illness? Are you uncertain about what to say or do to help? Join this support group for families and friends, and learn how you can make a difference. - Terrace West Conference Room, CHOMP, Monterey, CA for more information call (831) 622-2743

****Community Watch**** Healing Hearts - Join this support group starting Feb. 11 - April 1 on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Support after the death of a spouse or partner this event is free and registration is required by January 30. For more information and to register, please call Eva Sandoval at 622-2476

****Community Watch**** Wondering what is going on this week in the Monterey Peninsula? Here are a couple stand out activities. I have posted the link to the Monterey Herald community calendar for those that are interested in more events. http://events.montereyherald.com/ We here at Monterey Bay Elder Care wish you a great week and that you stay healthy in mind, body and soul.... Monday, Jan 12 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Alzheimer's Association Spanish Language Caregiver Support Group Meeting - Life Foundation Building, 1000 S. Main St, Room 302, Salinas for more information call (800) 272-3900 Tuesday, Jan 13 @ 3:00 pm - Monterey Parkinson's support group meeting - Sally Griffin Center, 700 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove for more information call (831) 372-7510 Wednesday, Jan 14 @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm - Alzheimer's Association Pacific Grove Caregiver Support Group Meeting - Sally Griffin Center, 700 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove for more information call (800) 272-3900 Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6:00 - 7:00 pm - A Health Lecture on Wellness - The Peninsula Wellness Center, 2920 Second Avenue, Marina the event is free but registration is required at either www.chomp.org/classes or call (831) 625-4505 for more information Friday, Jan 16 @ 1:00 - 2:30 pm Alzheimer's Association Monterey Caregiver Support Group meeting - Alzheimer's Association Office, 21 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey for more information call (800) 272-3900