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EDUCATION
TODAY
* “Age Proofing Your Brain,” sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Multipurpose Room, 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 673-9915.
* “Ask the Doctor About G.I. [gastrointestinal] Cancer,” Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena. 7-9 p.m. Free. (626) 796-1083.
TUESDAY
* “Ask the Doctor About Prostate Cancer.” Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena. 7-9 p.m. Free. (626) 796-1083.
WEDNESDAY
* “You Don’t Have to Be Old to Get Arthritis,” led by a doctor, will explain the types of arthritis, focusing on treatment and research. Crescenta-Canada YMCA, Patio Room, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge. 9-10 a.m. Free. No reservations are necessary. (818) 790-0123, Ext. 147.
* “Promoting Quality Life Through Palliative Care” will feature a discussion of end-of-life care. Huntington Memorial Hospital, Research Conference Hall, 734 Fairmount, Pasadena. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch for $5. Reservations required. (626) 397-3147.
FRIDAY
* “Women and Heart Disease,” led by physicians, will explain the differences in symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease for women. Glendale Memorial Hospital, Hospital Auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free (lunch included). (818) 502-2396.
SATURDAY
* “MS Roundtable,” sponsored by Nancy Davis Center Without Walls, will be an open discussion with multiple sclerosis doctors about advances in research and patient care. Century Plaza Hotel and Spa, 2025 Ave. of the Stars, Century City. 10:30 a.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (310) 440-4842.
* Arthritis conference, sponsored by the Joslyn Center and Foothill Presbyterian Hospital. Joslyn Center, 815 N. Barranca Ave., Covina. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Event at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 (includes lunch). Reservations required. (626) 335-4516.
* “Osteoporosis Breakfast Talk,” led by a physician, will explain the facts, risk factors, symptoms and prevention of osteoporosis. Screenings will be offered. Northridge Hospital, Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 9-11 a.m. Free. Reservations are required. (818) 885-5488.
SCREENINGS
FRIDAY
Blood pressure screenings. Foothill Education Center, 427 W. Carroll Ave., Glendora. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (626) 857-3006.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TODAY
* Diabetes group. (Meets first Mondays of each month.) City Terrace Bible Church, 1441 N. Herbert Ave., Los Angeles. Free. Call for time. (323) 722-8354.
TUESDAY
* Cancer group for relatives, friends and caretakers. (Meets first and third Tuesdays.) South Coast Medical Center, Community Room, 31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 499-7202.
WEDNESDAY
* Caregivers of People With Parkinson’s Rap Session, sponsored by the Parkinson’s Resource Organization. Foothill Nursing Center, 401 W. Ada, Glendora. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (877) 775-4111.
* Eating disorder group. (Meets Wednesdays.) South Coast Medical Center, Basement Classroom, 31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Free. Call for time. Reservations required. (949) 499-7202.
THURSDAY
* Macular degeneration group. (Meets second Thursdays.) UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, Room BH-748, 100 Stein Plaza, Westwood. 1-3 p.m. Free. Call for information. (818) 782-6381.
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