The Somang Society will host a memory support event on Monday, Oct. 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. People will learn valuable tips on how to keep their homes safe and free of hazards. This event will be held in Korean and is sponsored by Alzheimer’s OC. For more information, call YoonJae Lee at 562-977-4580.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $10.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www. mowlb.org to complete an online application or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day. Thursday, Oct. 19

For the 10th consecutive year, Dr. Seza Barsamian’s Los Alamitos dental office will offer annual free dental services for retired veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Retired veterans will get their annual dental checkup, X-rays and regular dental cleaning at no cost on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Seza Barsamian, DDS, Inc., 4022 Katella Ave., Suite 206, Los Alamitos, 90720. Call in advance to schedule

The Leisure Leggers, a running and walking club in Leisure World for more than 20 years, meets every Monday at Clubhouse 6 at 8 a.m. for a brisk trot around the neighborhood, followed by coffee and camaraderie. Dues are 99 cents per year. For more information, call Tom Pontac at 562-304-0880.

WOMEN'S HEALTH Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak bones that break easily. People who smoke, have a low body weight, family members with osteoporosis, do not get enough exercise, drink alcohol (more than three drinks a day) and take certain medicines for seizures or steroids, and women over 50 are more likely to get it. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but there are things

The Impaired Vision and Hearing Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Representatives from the Orange County Council on Aging will provide updates on Medicare changes per HIPAA laws that should be noted during the Medicare open enrollment period. People with mobility challenges can call an access service bus up to three days in advance at 562-431-6586, ext.

Pathways provides a free grief support group for LW residents on Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Optum HCC Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to join and learn more about how to deal with grief during difficult times and not feel alone. For a preliminary screening, call Tammie Ottenad at 562-531-3031. For more information, call GRF Member Resources Liaison Robann Arshat at 562-431-6586,

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One common concern that people share as they get older is the potential decline of their cognitive health. With the help of medical professionals people can confront memory loss to improve their cognitive function. The Alzheimer’s Association recommends taking a threepronged approach to memory loss the moment they notice any changes in their memory or behaviors. • Assess the situation.