NOTICE Act Town Hall

Share your thoughts about the NOTICE Act on December 21 at a TeleTownHall event (conference call) with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 

The NOTICE Act (Public Law 114-42) is federal legislation dealing with the 24 hour hospital observation/non-Medicare coverage issue that we have been discussing. 

Call in to the TeleTown Hall event Monday December 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific time, or submit comments to Notice_Act@cms.hhs.gov. The full announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services follows after the jump, including the phone number and conference code you'll need in order to participate.

Posted on behalf of Cheri Jasinski, Office of Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson 

Transit Needs Hearing

Share your thoughts about transit service needs in North County at this January 21 public hearing.

English and Spanish flyers are available to print and share.

What: Public hearing on unmet transit needs
Who: Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
When: Thursday, January 21, 2016 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria, CA

Senior transportation was identified as an area of concern at the AAN presentation to the Board of Supervisors last month, and this is an opportunity to voice your comments or concerns on the matter.

For more information, or to provide comments online, visit SBCAG's website at http://www.sbcag.org/news/december-01st-2015. Written comments will be accepted until Friday, January 29, 2016.

For further information, contact Andrew Orfila, Senior Transportation Planner, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments at (805) 961-8907 or aorfila@sbcag.org.

Posted on behalf of Erin Weber, District Representative, Third District County Supervisor Doreen Farr

Memory Mingle

Brain Fitness for Successful Aging! Free public course in keeping the brain healthy through preventative wellness techniques. Topics include understanding of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, effects of stress on the brain, importance of exercise, healthy diet, socialization, and cognitive stimulating activities to promote brain health. Please call 1-855-CHS-WELL for more information. 

Memory Mingle

Monday, December 14

9:00 - 10:30am

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Please enter through the Bath Street Lobby.

Posted on behalf of Monica Ray, Interim Community Health Administrator, 
Cottage Health

Scam Prevention Seminars

Free public discussions December 8 and 10 will show you how to prevent identity thieves from scamming you or loved ones by phone or email. Complete information follows:

Listen. Question. Report.

Every day, consumers fall victim to identity theft scams via phone calls and email. Seniors are increasingly a prime target, so now is the time for you and your loved ones to learn how to prevent future incidents.

In partnership with Deputy District Attorney Tracy Grossman, Montecito Bank & Trust is hosting a FREE discussion to share stories and educate the community. Join us to discover how you can protect yourself from scams targeting seniors.

Tuesday December 8, 2015
Solvang Branch
591 Alamo Pintado Road
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday December 10, 2015
La Cumbre Branch
3802 State Street
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

RSVP today! Email jperez@montecito.com or call (805) 564-0218.

Posted on behalf of Dennis Tivey, Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services