Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Submitted by Lorraine Zorn, City of Tulare Parks & Recreation Chukchansi Day Trip – Sign Up Now! The seats are filling up fast – come in and register for a fun trip to Chukchansi Casino! Registrations are now being taken for Thursday, March 16. Please stop by the Tulare Senior Center at 201 North F Street to reserve your space. The cost for this fabulous day of fun is $20. Upon arrival, every passenger will receive a credit for $10 free play and a $5 food credit. Adults, 21 and over, must have a valid photo ID. For more infor...
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The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was by most accounts one of the most successful events in California history. The ten-month fair was held in 1915 and during its 288-day run, 19 million people visited the palaces, courts, buildings and attractions on the 635 acres in the marina area of San Francisco. It was created to celebrate and commemorate the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by the Spanish explorer...
Giving blood and participating in fundraiser walks are popular ways to help those in need, but there's another way to directly support America's medical research communities and advance important knowledge that could someday improve or save lives: participate in a clinical trial. Research studies are one of the most effective ways for scientists to advance knowledge in virtually every facet of health care. From studying nutrition and exercise, to developing new treatments and...
To help people who have diabetes live better lives, Kaweah Delta Health Care District will begin a series of free monthly diabetes support groups through October in Visalia, Lindsay, Woodlake and Orosi. Support group attendees will review topics from the book, Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can’t Take It Anymore, by William H. Polonsky, Ph.D. In addition, they can expect peer support in a small group atmosphere. English and Spanish speakers are welcome at all support groups. The diabetes support groups are provided b...
A few years ago, a Harris Interactive-sponsored poll found that Americans consider 50 to be the "perfect age" to live forever in good health. For many, the half-century mark can be a time when experience and opportunity balance perfectly - as told by the saying "50 is the new 30." At 50, there may be more time to spend on your hobbies or other activities that interest you. At 50, the last thing anyone would want is to be blindsided by illness. Yet risks of certain medical...
New CDC studies underscore the urgency of hepatitis C testing and treatment, especially for baby boomers Deaths associated with hepatitis C reached an all-time high of 19,659 in 2014, according to preliminary surveillance data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A second CDC study, published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows that annual hepatitis C-related mortality in 2013 surpassed the total combined number of deaths from 60 other...
"Sock Hop" is the theme of the 48th Annual Senior Day in the Park, an annual free event this year organized by CSET (Community Services Employment Training), and sponsored by Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, Tulare County Health & Human Services and others. This year's event for seniors, their families and caregivers, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at Mooney Grove Park. The event will feature entertainment, exhibitor booths and bingo. (More details in...
Every day, Medicare fraud affects people with Medicare and their families across the U.S. - regardless of background - robbing them of hard-earned money and peace of mind. Scammers know the ins and outs of the Medicare system and their attempts can be well thought-out enough that it’s not always easy to know when and where fraud is occurring. By remembering some simple but effective tips, you can protect yourself against scams, including identity theft and prescription drug fraud. Remembering to protect, detect and report fra...
New research finds that characters aged 60 and over continue to be under and misrepresented in Hollywood's most critically acclaimed films. Findings were uncovered through an ongoing partnership between health and well-being company Humana Inc. and the Media, Diversity, & Social Change Initiative at University of Southern California's (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. A separate but growing body of evidence exploring ageism suggests there are...
"Celebrating the Caregiver," an educational forum for family caregivers and healthcare professionals, will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at People's Church, 7172 N. Cedar Ave. in Fresno. Topics will include Alzheimer's/dementia, and community resources and support. To register or for more information, call Tish Davis at (559) 708-7951 or visit www.auspicehomecare.com....
Nearly 97% of seniors age 70 and older are using the Internet at least once a week to check email, manage money and keep in touch via social media. All this time online is putting them at risk for scams and hacks, including tax fraud. To help seniors understand potential hazards and how to prevent fraud, Home Instead Senior Care collaborated with the National Cyber Security Alliance to launch a national public education program, Protect Seniors Online, available at www.Protect...
Virtually all parents have experienced the terror of looking up from what they were doing only to realize their child has wandered off. Your pulse races, your heart pounds and you can't relax until your child is back in sight. If you become a caregiver for a parent, grandparent or other loved one with dementia, you may find yourself having the same fear if your loved one begins to exhibit a concerning symptom - getting lost or wandering. The Alzheimer's Association says six...
Humanetics Designs has created an elderly crash test dummy to better protect senior drivers. Developments over the past decades have resulted in very advanced dummies like THOR and WorldSID for frontal and side impact applications. Like their predecessors however, these dummies were still based on anthropometry of what was considered a "healthy, average" adult mid-size male and small female population in the 1970's. Over the past few decades however, the driving population...
A Tulare County resident has died from an influenza-related infection. Flu numbers have increased and because the flu can have serious, life threatening effects, including death, everyone should protect themselves and others from contraction and spread of the virus by getting vaccinated. "With great regret, I must inform the community of this death from influenza," said Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County health officer. "Public health is our first priority and so I'm strongly enc...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, filled the ballroom of the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia on February 16. The event, which included a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch, featured keynote speaker Jim White, the track coach portrayed by Kevin Costner in the movie "McFarland, USA." White talked about his years of coaching and provided some behind-the-scenes insight into the movie. "They...
Want to speed up the processing of your claim? The VA has implemented the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Process, which has significantly decreased the time it takes to process these claims. On average, it only takes about four months now. If you’ve been treated for a medical condition exclusively through the VA Healthcare System, regardless of discharge date, you can file your claim under the FDC process. If you received private medical care, you need to submit copies of y...
The Annual Visalia Parks & Recreation Department's Visalia Senior Center Spring Open House will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust Street in Visalia, on Wednesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The Open House is geared to the 50 and better community in and around Visalia. Caretakers are also encouraged to attend. More than 50 vendors will provide programs and service information for the 50+ population. The event will also feature door and...
On January 23, the Farmersville City Council decided how to use the $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) the city was awarded to help pay for senior services over the next two years. Although the city already has a senior center, seniors there wanted nothing to do with the grant money because it meant allowing CSET (Community Services Employment Training) to run their center and serve pre-packaged meals instead of the home-cooked meals they currently enjoy. The...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and 24-26. Nearly 160 athletes are already registered for the 2017 games, and many more are expected to register before the March 3rd deadline. Pickleball, softball and track & field are the most popular events so far, based on the number of athletes registered. The youngest athlete registered is 51 years of age, the oldest is 84. Registrants are...