Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Cognitive motor training helps in the fight against Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, according to a study by an international team of researchers with ETH Zurich, a public research university in Zurich, Switzerland. "It has been suspected for some time that physical and cognitive training also have a positive effect on dementia," said ETH Zurich researcher Eling de Bruin. "However, in the past it has been difficult to motivate dementia patients to undertake physical...
It's no secret that agriculture is king in Tulare County. It always has been. Rich soil, favorable climate, plenty of water, good farming practices, and hard-working laborers all have combined to make the county an amazing success story. So much so that Tulare County, and really all of California's Great Central Valley, has earned the well-deserved title "breadbasket of the world." With vast acres of farmland under production, having an adequate number of farm laborers to...
The number of senior citizens who are driving in the U.S. is constantly increasing. This means that the demand for affordable car insurance for senior drivers is also increasing. However, car insurance companies are seeing these things from a different perspective. The more senior drivers are on the roads, the higher are the chances for an accident to happen. Nevertheless, senior drivers can obtain affordable car insurance if they follow the next tips: • Look for senior d...
To better reflect the wide range of health services it offers to residents in Tulare and Kings counties, Kaweah Delta became Kaweah Health on May 1st. The largest acute care hospital and the only trauma center between Bakersfield and Fresno announced that it completed an extensive rebranding initiative that includes a new name, a new logo and an updated website. “It’s the perfect time to reinvent, to redefine, to modernize and to distinguish ourselves as much more than a hospital or a medical center,” said Gary Herbst, Kawea...
With the world opening up again and California's mask mandate having been lifted, many local seniors who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine may be wondering how they can get vaccinated. One solution, especially for those who are homebound, may be American Ambulance of Visalia, which has partnered with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency to establish a vaccination POD (point of distribution) program to increase vaccine accessibility in the South Valley....
Valley Strong Ballpark opened at full capacity on June 22. The Visalia Rawhide, following the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), no longer require social distancing. “Our staff is excited to finally have Valley Strong Ballpark filled with Rawhide fans,” said Sam Sigal, president and team co-owner. “This has been something our entire community has been working towards. We are grateful to Tulare County for all of their hard work.” This announcement means there will no longer be pod seating, li...
My mom has been living by herself during the COVID pandemic, and I am noticing she is getting extremely forgetful. Does she have dementia? The fear of getting COVID has been very detrimental to the mental health of our seniors. Older adults who are socially isolated show more rapid cognitive decline than those who are in a social senior setting. Loneliness has been found to increase the risk of developing dementia exponentially, especially when there is a loss of a spouse (who used to bring much needed companionship). In fact...
It might start small – maybe your mom or dad forgets a birthday, or the cable bill goes unpaid for a month. It might seem like the type of thing that can slip anyone's mind. But soon it progresses to more consistent forgetfulness. Maybe they go for a walk and then can't remember how to get home. Maybe their spending habits change, and suddenly more purchases are showing up at the door that they don't remember buying. Before long, they receive a diagnosis that may not be s...
In 2020, the Tulare County District Attorney utilized a Governor's Office of Emergency Services grant to advocate and assist victims of elder abuse. The $190,000 grant fully funded two victim advocates, one of whom is bilingual, who work with victims through the court process, train caretakers and community members on elder abuse, and create awareness of the crime. The grant also funds a yearly television and radio anti-abuse campaign, and associated materials for community...
Victor Martin (William Shatner) is a retired NASA test pilot often seen speeding around Palm Springs in his vintage Porsche convertible with his best friend Sal (Christopher Lloyd). His life changes when his license is revoked for drag racing and his car impounded in the new romantic comedy "Senior Moment." Forced to take public transportation for the first time, Victor meets his polar opposite, Caroline (Jean Smart), and learns to navigate love and life again as he battles a...
With the release of his newest record, "Surrounded by Time," Sir Tom Jones has become the oldest man to top the UK album chart. The 80-year-old singer broke the record set last year by Bob Dylan, who was a mere 79 when his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" topped the chart. (Jones' new album includes his version of Dylan's song "One More Cup of Coffee.") "It's wonderful that the public has allowed me to be musically expressive at my time of life and have shown their support," he said in...
While the rest of the world battled COVID-19, Town Meadows was more than lobby deep in a massive renovation project at the senior residential apartment complex in downtown Visalia. Today, with just a few tweaks remaining, the over-$7 million project catapults the multi-story building past what many would think of when it comes to low income residential housing. "I think it's very nice. The common areas are beautiful," said Betty Giles, an 89-year-old who has lived at Town...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching "Still Going Strong," a national campaign to bring attention to ways adults age 65 and older can age without injury. The campaign is raising awareness about the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths in older adults. Still Going Strong will encourage older adults to continue participating in their favorite hobbies and activities, while informing them and their caregivers of steps they can take to...
Volunteers from Kings County agencies were busy in June with projects to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Pinwheel gardens were planted throughout Kings County. Pinwheels and banners were placed on display at the Hanford Library, Stratford Library, Stratford Fire Department, and Fleet and Family Services. "We also have banners and pinwheel gardens at City of Avenal, Hacienda Post Acute, Corcoran City Park, Kings County Commission on Aging and Kings County Human Services...
Hanford-based endocrinologist Prem Sahasranam, MD, is now offering My Diabetes Tutor, a telehealth education program for residents struggling to manage their diabetes. My Diabetes Tutor is an online program that focuses on helping the estimated one out of every two Valley residents who are living with high blood sugar but who have never seen a specialist in diabetes care and education. According to a recent California Health Interview Survey, 48% of the population has been...
The Alzheimer's Association is inviting Tulare and Kings County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the 2021 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. "We're moving forward with plans to host Walk to End Alzheimer's in person this fall," reported Amanda Valenzuela, development manager of the Alzheimer's Association's California Southland Chapter. "The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers remain our top priorities as...
Are you aware that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers burial benefits? One of these benefits is burial in a National Cemetery. National Cemetery burials include (at no cost to the family) a gravesite in any of the 155 national cemeteries that has space, opening and closing the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. The San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine and the Bakersfield...
People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Below is information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (www.cdc.gov) about how you or the person you are caring for can stay safe during the heat this summer. Why are Older Adults More Prone to Heat Stress? • Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. • They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. • They are more likely to ta...
It seems that things are changing and that life is getting back to normal following the lifting of the state mask mandate last month. There is one constant in recent months, however – there continue to be mixed messages about how much has actually gotten back to normal. Local senior centers are waiting for city and county officials to give them a green light before they open their doors. "We are awaiting new guidance from public health officials in order to determine when w...
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) participated by encouraging community members to wear purple on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Purple promotes a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. On June 1, Tulare County HHSA came together with community leaders to bring...
On June 7, the FDA approved Aduhelm (the brand name for aducanumab) to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease using the "accelerated approval" pathway, which allows the FDA to approve a drug for a serious or life-threatening illness when the drug is reasonably likely to have a clinical benefit to patients, but when there remains some uncertainty. Aduhelm is the first new therapy approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. The drug is the first treatment directed at the...