Dementia is an umbrella term used to refer to various illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease. It is the illness that slowly steals away memories, cognitive function and even personality. While risk factors like age cannot be avoided, some can be reduced by eliminating or controlling the following: • Poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. • Unmanaged chronic conditions such as high

The Leisure Leggers Walking Club meets on Mondays at 8 a.m. in front of Clubhouse 6 for a leisurely walk, with coffee and camaraderie afterward. For more information, call 562-304-0880 or just show up.

Tour Series: Ivy Park Cerritos Luncheon and Winter Bazaar When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Reservations required. Call 562-865-9500 to reserve a lunch spot and seat on the Ivy Park shuttle. Alzheimer’s OC Caregiver Discussion Group When: Friday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. Where: Clubhouse 3, Room 6 Family caregivers or friends of people with dementia are welcome to join this informal discussion

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers fresh meals for $11.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org for an application or to cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 No service. Closed in observance