Health Watch

EDUCATION

TODAY

* Lip-reading classes sponsored by Los Angeles Unified School District. (Meets weekly.) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Call for location and reservations. (818) 785-8858.

* “Age-Related Balance Disorder,” led by a physical therapist, will focus on the types of changes, treatments and strategies. Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Senior Center, 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. (818) 902-3911.

* “Spirituality and Cancer,” led by a minister. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Upper Level Pier Plaza, Redondo Beach. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 376-3550.

TUESDAY

* “Cancer Survivorship: Understanding and Managing the Late Effects of Cancer Treatment,” led by an oncologist. UCLA, RPB Auditorium, Westwood. 7-9 p.m. Free. (310) 794-6644.

* “Energize Your Holidays,” led by an acupuncturist, will focus on keeping positive energy during the holiday season. Yo San University, Room 1, 13315 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 577-3000.

WEDNESDAY

* “Getting Through the Holidays: A Slice of Life” will help those who have lost a loved one. Citrus Valley Medical Center, Intercommunity Campus, 210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. (626) 974-0361.

SCREENINGS

WEDNESDAY

* Memory screenings, sponsored by Sherman Oaks Hospital. SAGE Center, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110, Sherman Oaks. 1-3 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 990-2573.

SUPPORT GROUPS

WEDNESDAY

* Sleep apnea group. (Meets first Wednesdays.) Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, Institute for Life Building’s Sleep Evaluation Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (818) 885-8500.

* Stroke group. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, Institute for Living, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 3-4 p.m. (818) 885-8500, Ext. 4865.

FRIDAY

* Stroke group. Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 2-3 p.m. Free. (818) 502-1900, Ext. 4787.

SATURDAY

* Gynecological cancers networking group. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Upper Level Pier Plaza, Redondo Beach. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. (310) 376-3550.

ONGOING

* Family Service of Long Beach offers a variety of therapy groups, including one for adults with attention-deficit disorder and one for parents of children with attention-deficit disorder. Fees on a sliding scale. 550 Atherton, Suite 416, Long Beach. (562) 493-1496.

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