Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) via the Accelerated Approval pathway for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Leqembi is the second of a new category of medications approved for Alzheimer’s disease that target the basic pathophysiology of the disease. These medications represent an important advancement in the ongoing fight to effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease. “Alzheimer’s disease immeasurably incapacitates the lives of those who suffer from it and has devastati...
(This is the second in a series of articles about supportive services for local seniors that will appear in The Good Life.) The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program provides services to eligible individuals over the age of 65, the blind and the disabled. The goal of the IHSS program is to allow persons to remain safely in their own homes and avoid the need for out-of-home care, such as a nursing home. "Currently, we have about 6,700 consumers on the program," said...
Today it's an almost indispensible commodity, especially if you live or visit the San Joaquin Valley in the summer. It is a common staple in almost all homes, restaurants and any place that caters to the public, and it comes in all forms including blocks, cubes and crushed. For many it is important for tea, sodas and many adult drinks that normally are served "on the rocks." Its versatility makes it useful for treating painful injuries, and it's essential for creating a hard...
A typical March is beautiful with warm days and cool nights – perfect for gardening, which is good, as there is lots to do this month! Planting Plant all varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers and vines. In the edible garden, plant heat-lovers like cucumber, tomato, melon, beans, eggplant and squash. You can also plant potato, radish, chives, greens, beets and herbs of all types. Citrus, avocado and other frost-sensitives should be planted in the second half o...
"80 for Brady" offers a twist on the "girls just want to have fun" comedy. The film stars four accomplished actresses, most of whom have celebrated their 80th birthdays: Lily Tomlin as ringleader Lou, Jane Fonda as glam and feisty Trish, Rita Moreno as adventurous Maura, and Sally Field as down-to-earth Betty. These decades-long best friends have been watching football together for years - complete with their own superstitions, rituals and jerseys. Even so, the ultimate dream...
Ted Danson, who starred in television shows such as "Cheers," "Mr. Mayor" and "The Good Place," is reportedly set to play a retiree hired by a private investigator to go undercover at a nursing home in a remake of the 2020 Chilean film "The Mole Agent." The project is led by Danson and co-executive producer Mike Schur, who created such programs as "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place." 'The Mole Agent' Movie Named one of the Best Documentaries of...
On January 17, Healthgrades announced America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2023, naming Kaweah Health Medical Center one of the 20 hospitals in California and the only hospital in the San Joaquin Valley from Kern to Madera counties to earn the distinction, according to new research released by the company. This achievement puts Kaweah Health in the top two percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance across the most common conditions and procedures. "This is...
Adventist Health celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Adventist Health Medical Office Corcoran. The current two offices will be combined and operating out of the new location. The ceremony took place on February 3 at the current Adventist Health Medical Office – Corcoran East, at 1310 Hanna St. The new 18,380-square-foot building will be built adjacent to the parking lot. The new medical office will have 27 exam rooms and will offer the community of Corcoran a wide r...
Portugal took the top spot in InternationalLiving.com's 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index. "Despite its compact size, Portugal offers something for everyone, from vibrant cities like Lisbon and Porto with buzzing nightlife, culture, history and culinary delights, to coastal havens along the Atlantic Ocean where camel-colored sand meets the turquoise water embellished with jagged rock formations, caves and grottoes," says Terry Coles, an International Living contributor...
One of the biggest health risks facing older adults is falling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with three million people requiring trips to an emergency room. Falls are a leading cause of hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. But along with the physical injuries that can come with a fall, there’s another aspect of this issue that also needs to be considered: mental health. Mental Health Concerns While the physical effects of a fall might be...
I live in Tulare and I am a Caregiver. I don’t have time to travel to Visalia for your Caregiver/Dementia In-Person Support group. When will you be having a Support group in Tulare? Finding a location in Tulare for an In-Person Caregiver/Dementia support group brought many challenges for us in the past few years. Alas, we have found a location. The First Baptist Church, located at 469 N. Cherry St., Tulare is allowing us to start our monthly support groups on the third Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We w...
Seniors are expected to make up 18% of the nation’s population by 2030. As more investors age into retirement, their risk of exploitation increases. In response, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act. “Financial exploitation of seniors is elder abuse and, tragically, about 20% of senior investors fall prey to financial fraud, losing an estimated $2.9 billion annually," said Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and the bil...
With the widowhood effect, older adults who have lost a spouse face an increased risk of dying compared to those whose spouses are living. Causes of the widowhood effect may include self-neglect, lack of a support network, and lifestyle changes that follow the death of a spouse. When you're mourning the death of a spouse, social support and self-care can help you manage your grief and find healing. We've all heard stories about inseparable older couples where one passes away...
With the 2023 baseball season just around the corner, the Visalia Rawhide have announced that the Rawhide Rustler Senior Club will be back for its third season. Established in 2019, the Rawhide Rustler ticket package is available to anyone 55+ and features a ticket to every Wednesday game during the season. For $30, participants receive a ticket for 11 games to watch some of baseball's top young talents get their start. Rustler Senior Club members also get to enjoy ballpark ho...
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $60,000 in annual income. Eligible working families and individuals may also qualify for Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (CalEITC) that may reduce the amount of tax owed. Tax documents can be dropped off at any...
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) is seeking applications from persons interested in filling vacancies on the K/T AAA Advisory Council. The K/T AAA Advisory Council advises the Area Agency on Aging Governing Board on matters pertaining to the development and implementation of an Area Plan for senior programs. Council members represent the interests of older persons in reviewing community policies, programs, and actions affecting older citizens. Additionally,...
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users compared to non-users. The findings, from a nationally representative sample of more than 2,400 older adults, are consistent with prior studies showing that hearing loss might be a contributing factor to dementia risk over time, and...
Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for recipients of Social Security benefits and Supplementary Security Income (SSI). Due to inflation, payments will increase by 8.7% this year. It's a significant increase – the highest COLA approved in more than 40 years – and scammers are taking advantage. If you or a loved one receive Social Security benefits, stay alert to the signs of a scam. Scammers may contact you by pho...
AARP, working together with the Consumer Technology Association, presented a track of programming at CES 2023 focusing on AgeTech, the growing category of technology solutions designed to meet the needs of the world's aging population. CES, the Consumer Elec-tronic Show, is considered the most influential tech event in the world, showcasing breakthrough technologies and global innovators. Held every January in Las Vegas, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. Spending...
In this column, we will be discussing a benefit available to a survivor of a veteran. We will talk about Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). DIC is a benefit that is paid on a monthly basis to eligible survivors of a: military service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training; or a veteran whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease; or a veteran whose death resulted from a non-service-related...
A much anticipated event is expected to return on May 5 when Senior Day in the Park is planned at Mooney Grove Park. While details at press time were yet to be confirmed, representatives of Community Services and Employment Training (CSET) said this year's event will once again feature Elvis-impersonator Jeremy Pierce, along with exhibitor booths, food and music. This year's theme is "April Showers Bring May Flowers." "This is the first Senior Day in the Park since 2019,"...
Tulare and Kings County residents are invited to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will be changing its month and location this year. The 2023 Walk will be held on Sunday, August 20, at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, before the team's game with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. "This year, we wanted to change the venue," said Sherrie Wallace, committee member who has chaired the event for the past four years. "Everything else will be the same." Participants will aga...
The Farmersville Senior Center, located at 623 N. Avery Ave. in Farmersville, reopened on January 17, while the Earlimart Senior Center at 712 E Washington St in Earlimart opened its doors on February 13. Both centers provide lunch, in addition to programs such as exercise classes, bingo and crafts. The Farmersville Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, while the Earlimart facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The two...