Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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In the mid-19th century, communication with the outside world for little remote settlements in California was a challenge. Mail delivery was slow and important news would take weeks or even months to make its destination. The short-lived Pony Express and the Butterfield Overland Mail stages helped somewhat, but urgent messages were painfully slow. Visalia was one of these secluded settlements, but by June 1860, thanks to the telegraph, the problem was about to improve. In the...
Anthem Inc. encourages older adults to get their annual flu shot this year… even after the problems with last year's flu shot. Last year's flu vaccine wasn't as effective as usual, resulting in the highest hospitalization rate for the flu among seniors ever documented. But that doesn't mean this year's shot should be neglected, according to Dr. Richard Frank, medical director for Medicare products at Anthem Inc. Frank said the flu strain mutated after last year's vaccine was developed. This year's shot has been designed to m...
After nearly two years of planning and development, Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) opened the doors of its newest community health center in the rural community of Traver on December 9. Located on a parcel of Traver Elementary School land at 4177 Avenue 368, FHCN's newest site is a school-based health center that was developed in conjunction with Traver Joint School District. "This project is years in the making and with the support of our partners, patients and the...
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a year-end report on the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors 1-844-57-HELPS, which has fielded more than 2,500 calls and helped investors recover nearly $750,000 in voluntary reimbursements from firms since its launch last April. The report highlights important lessons for investors gleaned from calls and lays out effective practices for firms to consider when working with senior investors. The report notes that seniors, who can be especially vulnerable, are...
Seniors' needs and desires when traveling are different than those of the younger generation or families. Pristine Agency, a wholesale travel provider in Henderson, Nevada, created the following list of "senior-friendly destinations." Alaska is perfect for any age as long as it is by cruise or train tour. Alaska is on most people's "bucket list" for good reason. The scenery is breathtaking and like no other place on earth. Sedona, Arizona features great lodging choices,...
Johnny Rivers, whose 17 gold records and 29 chart hits include "Memphis," "Mountain of Love," "Midnight Special," "Secret Agent Man," "Poor Side of Town" and "Summer Rain," is coming to the Visalia Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 27. The two-time Grammy Award winner, who has sold more than 30 million records, will perform at a benefit for Hands in the Community, a nonprofit Christian ministry in Tulare and Kings Counties. "This is Hands in the Community's largest fundraiser...
Hasbro, a company best known for manufacturing popular toys and games for a young audience, is now bringing joy, fun and happiness to an entirely new demographic this winter through an animatronic pet with soft fur, soothing purrs and pleasant meows: Hasbro's "Joy For All" Companion Pet Cat. The Joy For All brand, which launched November 13 with its first product line, "Companion Pets," is Hasbro's first foray into products designed specifically for seniors. The brand was...
Kaweah Delta Health Care District is offering a free workshop to help people learn how to better manage their health. The workshop is designed for those with ongoing health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, asthma and other chronic conditions. Topics include dealing with difficult emotions, managing symptoms, goal setting, problem solving, nutrition, understanding medications, making informed treatment decisions, and increasing strength and stamina through better fitness. The workshop was developed by Dr. K...
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging expressed its gratitude to community members and Tulare County employees who donated items, large and small, to its recent "Stockings for Senior Citizens" project. More than 350 seniors received stockings filled with gifts because of those contributions. Stockings were stuffed with items such as hats, scarves, gloves, lap blankets and slippers. Senior citizens in the Home-Delivered Meal Program, Multi-Purpose Senior Services and Adult Prot...
Welcome to this edition of Veterans Corner! Although you may not think about it, at some time in life, you may need emergency care. If and when that happens, the following information will be important. When you need emergency care and are unable to get to the nearest VA medical facility, just go to the nearest hospital with an emergency room. What you do next determines whether the Veterans Administration will pay your hospital bills. A medical emergency is when an injury or...
Once again, the City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department will include a variety of sports activities among its busy spring schedule for seniors. "What we're doing differently this year is gearing up our sports program to those 50+," said Recreation Supervisor Jason Glick. "We picked three sports: men's and women's softball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's soccer. These sports have been offered before, but we have not offered them specifically for those 50+."...
The Third Annual Heart of Seniors "Resources & Rejuvenation for the Caregiver" Luncheon, hosted by Senior Care Organization, will be held on Thursday, February 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. "Resources & Rejuvenation for the Caregiver" includes a vital resource fair and vendors, a clothing-appropriate fashion show and a filling lunch. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are...