Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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The Visalia Gleaning Seniors want local seniors to know they are still delivering food to their members, even though their office is closed. They are also still accepting donations Monday through Thursday from 8-10 a.m. for their next large yard sale at their yard. These donations help Visalia Gleaning Seniors raise money to pay their operating expenses. For more information, call (559) 901-7079....
In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), both parts of the National Institutes of Health, as well as from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), also found that the number of steps a person takes each day, but not the intensity of stepping, had a strong association with...
The San Joaquin Valley has long been known for its highly productive agricultural land. Mention the valley and many people automatically think "bread basket." Tulare County is one reason for that reputation. Early on, the county captured the attention of the media and farmers looking for a place to earn a living off the soil. As early as 1854, folks were talking about Tulare County. In fact, San Francisco's newspaper the Daily Alta California announced that, "Tulare County is...
The Alzheimer's Association has converted all of its in-person programs and support groups to virtual platforms for education, and to telephone for support groups. "In addition to converting all of our local programs, the California Southland Chapter has added several new virtual programs and support groups," said Judy Ardray, the chapter's educator and care specialist. "You don't have to be a caregiver to participate in our education programs. This time of sheltering at home offers an opportunity for people who want to...
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus. They're setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prevention tips – and fake information about cases in your neighborhood. They also may be asking you to donate to victims, offering advice on unproven treatments, or contain malicious email a...
The most popular destinations for retirees abroad offer a lower cost of living, great year-round weather, a less stressful lifestyle, and a tradition of respect for elders. But some locales are doing even more to actively attract retirees from the U.S. and elsewhere. "In many of these countries, it's the cultural norm to treat retirees and older people with respect and deference," says Dan Prescher, a senior editor for International Living (IL). "Often this includes preferred...
"The Age of Love" was inspired by a conversation filmmaker Steven Loring had at his mother's kitchen table in 2011. At the time, his 71-year-old newly widowed mother was trying to adjust to the changes in her life. "Who's ever going to hug me again for the rest of my life, or hold me, or touch me?" she asked. "Now I'm just another old lady in the world, alone." Loring's response took almost four years – the making of the documentary "The Age of Love," which premiered in 2...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established presumptions for service connection for veterans who were on Active Duty, Reserves or in the National Guard, and served at Camp Lejeune a minimum of 30 days (cumulative) between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions: - Adult leukemia - Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes - Bladder cancer - Kidney cancer - Liver cancer - Multiple myeloma -...
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people. Some scammers are pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and trying to get your Social Security number or your money. Here's what to know: • Do not trust caller ID. Scam calls may show up on caller ID as the Social Security Administration and look like the agency’s real number, but it’s not the SSA calling. • Your Social...
In recent years, local events have been held to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, including an Elder Abuse Awareness Flag Ceremony featuring local officials and other community leaders, and a display of purple flags. “Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Tulare County District Attorney’s (TCDA) Office was planning on participating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events that are hosted by Tulare County Adult Protective Services and the Public Guardian’s Office, which are usually held at Government Plaza,” said Nicole...
The 2020 Visalia Senior Games were postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, no new dates have been scheduled. The Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, were scheduled at various locations in Visalia on March 21-22 and 28-29. More than 200 athletes were registered for the games when the pandemic forced their postponement. In keeping with the most current state and county recommendations, all recreation programs, classes and sports leagues in the city have been cancelled until...
As of April 19, Tulare County has 411 cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The virus has killed 17 people in the county. Kings County has had 18 cases so far, with one death. In addition to the health of local residents, the virus has impacted the area in other ways. Redwood Springs More than 100 of the COVID-19 cases in Tulare County are residents of the Redwood Springs Healthcare Facility in Visalia, and an additional 50 employees are infected. State and county heal...