By Free discussions on prostate cancer

Doctors from the urology department of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford Hospital and Clinics lead a free discussion for all ages on prostate cancer. The group meets 5:30-7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of every month, in Room 117, Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.

For more information, call 326-5362, ext. 22.

Seniors at Avenidas

Kathy Miller, a certified massage therapist, will offer half-hour massages 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Disrobing is not required. Cost is $20.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 326-5362, ext. 22.

Alzheimer’s caregiver group meets weekly

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, in Room 218, Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.

For more information, call Toni Morley at the Alzheimer’s Association, 962-8111.

Seniors and others eligible for Medicare can call the Medicare Helpline at (800) 633-4227 for general Medicare information; Medicare booklets; Medicare Part A and Part B coverage; Medicare health plan choices, including costs, benefits, quality and other information; patients rights and appeal rights; local nursing homes; local Medicare events and activities.

Hours to call are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Spanish-speaking operators are available.

Those eligible for Medicare may also call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 for a replacement Medicare card; change of address; Medicare Part A and Part B eligibility and enrollment; Medicare premium questions; Social Security benefits; location of a local Social Security office; or to report a death or sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B.

Hours to call are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Spanish-speaking operators are available.