HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Cochlear implants (CI) will be the topic of a two-part series by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America. On Oct. 9, part one will explain what a CI is, its benefits and how to get a medical referral. On Nov. 13, part two will cover the surgery and activation of implants. Both meetings will start with videos by internet audiologist

ALZHEIMER'S OC Alzheimer’s OC Caregiver Discussion Group is back and will meet on Friday, Oct. 3, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The group will continue to meet on the first Friday of every month. Family caregivers or friends of people with dementia are welcome to attend this informal discussion that offers resources for problem solving, educational information and emotional

LW residents are invited to a free memory screening event sponsored by Alzheimer’s OC on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendance is by appointment only. To reserve a spot, call 1-844-373-4400. Memory screening is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. Consider having memory screening if you have: • Trouble coming up with a word or name.