Forgetfulness

Today’s lecture, “Memory Loss Versus Dementia,” led by a geriatrician, will include a discussion of strategies to combat forgetfulness. UCLA, Stein Plaza Auditorium, Westwood Boulevard and LeConte Avenue, Westwood. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

LECTURES

* Wednesday: “Understanding Lupus” will include a discussion of what causes the disease and whether it can be inherited. Little Company of Mary Hospital, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 7-9 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 618-6659.

* Wednesday: “The Blues: Normal Sadness or Depression?” will be led by a psychiatrist. UCLA, Louis Jolyon West Auditorium, Westwood. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

* Friday: “Taking a Breather From Lung Problems,” sponsored by UCLA Health Care, will explain how to increase oxygen, muscle strength and endurance. Lung function and blood oxygen screening will be available. Veterans Memorial Building, Garden Room, 4117 Overland Blvd., Culver City. 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Today: Gynecological cancer support group. Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 7-9 p.m. (805) 379-4777.

* Wednesday: Sleep apnea support group will discuss treatment options. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, Sleep Evaluation Center, Institute for Living Building, fourth floor, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations required. (818) 885-8500, Ext. 2782.

* Thursday: Brain tumor support group for patients and loved ones. Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 7-9 p.m. (805) 379-4777.

* Thursday: South Bay device support group for patients with implantable defibrillators. San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, first-floor conference room, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro. 2-4 p.m. Contact Lora Smith, (310) 514-5358.

* Thursday: Brain injury support group for patients and their families. St. Jude Continuing Rehab Center, Esther R. Pierce Building, 1815 Sunny Crest Drive, Fullerton. 7 p.m. (714) 446-7100.

STUDIES

* USC’s department of psychology is examining how Los Angeles families handle stress and conflict. Participants must come from a two-parent family with children ages 9 or 10. Families will be compensated. (213) 740-2313.

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