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2. Ask questions about how to use your medications. Your doctor and pharma-cists can provide answers about such is-sues as what to do if you miss a dose.

3. Know what your medications are for. This makes you more likely to use your medica-tions correctly and to know what to expect.

4. Read labels and follow directions. This includes only using the measuring device that is meant for a specifc medication.

This information is important in case of an emergency. Consider keeping the list in your wallet or purse so it’s with you at all times.

6. Keep all of your health care providers informed. Share your list of prescription medications as well as over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal supple-ments. This helps avoid medication inter-actions that could be harmful.

Thursday, Sept. 22 10–11 a.m. Ted Shen, MD, otolaryngology, ENT

Snoring is the vibration of respi-ratory structures and the result-ing sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases it can be loud and unpleasant.

Snoring is known to cause sleep deprivation for snorers and those around them as well as daytime drowsiness, irritability and sometimes a lack of focus. Snoring can also be associated with complex conditions such as sleep apnea. Multiple stud-ies reveal a correlation between loud snoring and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Dr. Shen will discuss the latest diagnosis and treatment op-tions that can help you achieve a good night’s sleep and keep you healthy.

Duarte Community Center 1610 Huntington Drive Reservations: 626-357-3513

Tuesday, Sept. 27 1:30–2:30 p.m. Joel Streng, MD, infectious diseases

Far too many adults become ill or disabled or die each year from diseases that could eas-ily have been prevented by vaccines. Thus, everyone from young adults to seniors can beneft from immunizations. Unfortunately, some adults were never vaccinated as children or the newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children. Immunity can fade over time, and we become more susceptible to serious diseases caused by common infections such as ﬂu and pneumonia.

Dr. Streng will speak about what immunizations we should have and why, when we should get them, and how often we should repeat them.

Arcadia Community Center 365 Campus Drive

Reservations: 626-574-5130

Friday, Oct. 14 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Wei-Ching Lee, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation Methodist Hospital is pleased to co-sponsor this balance-and-fall-prevention seminar in collaboration with the Arcadia Senior Services Department and be.Royal Oaks. Registration and free continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., Dr. Lee will speak on maintain-ing bones, muscles and strength to remain independent and mobile. At 10 a.m., be.Royal Oaks will provide free health screenings.

Arcadia Community Center 365 Campus Drive

Reservations: 626-574-5130

Friday, Oct. 21 2–4:30 p.m.

Speakers and representatives from Methodist Hospital; City of Arcadia fre, police and water departments; American Red Cross; and Southern California Edison will provide information on being prepared for an emer-gency or disaster. There will also be information booths and disaster supplies on hand. Arcadia Community Center 365 Campus Drive

Reservations: 626-574-5130

need—yet can’t afford—prescription drugs, there are programs that may be able to help. For details, go to www.talkaboutrx.org .

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