Vision Problems

On Friday, a Braille Institute class will teach people with fading vision how to use visual aids and do daily tasks in new ways. Filipino-American Service Group Inc., 135 Park View St., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. (323) 663-1111, Ext. 1252.

EDUCATION

* Today: “NuParent” class, beginning today and for five consecutive Mondays, will help parents with infants, newborns to 6 months old. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Reservations: (800) 520-2445.

* Today: “Alzheimer Care: Community Resource Panel” will focus on patient and family legal issues, adult day-care programs, home care and social services. Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctors Conference Room, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Reservations: (818) 990-2573.

* Tuesday: A breast-feeding class will address infant health benefits and the needs of working mothers. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. 7-9 p.m. $10. Registration: (888) 626-2662.

* Saturday: “Let the Music Move You,” a movement workshop, will help people with cancer facilitate awareness of the mind and body. Wellness Community-West Los Angeles, Suite 1040, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (310) 314-2555.

* Saturday: “Nutrition Myths and Facts: Avoiding Food Confusion,” Whole Foods Market, 2655 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. 10-11:30 a.m. Registration, 9:30-10 a.m. $18. (310) 257-8700.

LECTURES

* Wednesday: Acupressure discussion, West Los Angeles College, 4800 Freshman Drive, Culver City. 7:30 p.m. Free. (310) 287-4475.

* Thursday: “Getting Hip on Joint Replacement,” led by a physical therapist and occupational therapist, will include what to expect before and after hip-and-knee replacement surgery. Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Les Kelley Auditorium, 1255 15th St., Santa Monica. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Reservations: (800) 825-2631.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Today: Cancer support group, City of Hope Cancer Center, Conference Room B, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte. 3-4:30 p.m. Registration: (626) 359-8111, Ext. 2282.

* Tuesday: Urinary incontinence group for men, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Classroom A, 1250 16th St., Santa Monica. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reservations: (310) 451-8751.

* Wednesday: Lymphedema group provides clinical, educational and psychological support. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Del E. Webb Center for Health Education, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Rita Aron, (310) 820-6065.

* Thursday: Group for people caring for someone with a chronic physical illness, Jewish Family Service, Valley Storefront, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. 2-3 p.m. (818) 984-1380.

* Thursday: Breast cancer support group, Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Center, Auditorium, 1520 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 5:30-7 p.m. (818) 502-2323.

* Saturday: Tinnitus group, UCLA Rehabilitation Center, 1000 Veteran Ave., Room A6-60, Westwood. 10 a.m.-noon. (310) 474-9689.

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