Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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On May 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the supplemental approval of Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first FDA-approved treatment option for this indication. “Agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. ‘Agitation’ can include symptoms ranging from pacing or restlessness to verbal and physical aggression,” said Tiffan...
In 1915, the famous American artist Solon Borglum revealed to the world a statue he called "The Pioneer." It stood at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition in San Francisco at the entrance to the Court of Flowers. It depicted a "triumphant American" man on horseback with a buffalo skin, carrying a rifle and an axe. It represented a rugged pioneer advancing forward on his way to winning the West. Nearby at the exhibition stood James Earle Fraser's "The End of the Trail",...
Visalia Medical Clinic (VMC), a group of 62 physicians and other healthcare providers, became part of Adventist Health Physicians Network on May 1. "In partnering with Adventist Health, along with their four hospitals and more than 60 medical offices in the Valley, it expands our patients' access to comprehensive care in Hanford, Tulare and other locations, in addition to Visalia," said Angela Pap, M.D., VMC board chair and president. "Adventist Health is also a multi-state...
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) received a $73,992 grant from Alta Healthcare District to support its Senior Services and Meals on Wheels programs. Funds will be used for the purchase of meals provided to eligible seniors aged 60 and older residing in the Alta Healthcare District, which includes the communities of London, Monson, Sultana, Orosi, Cutler, Yettem and Dinuba. "We are extremely grateful for the generous support and continued partnership of the Alta...
We live in an era where people talk openly about mental health more than ever before. And yet, according to Mental Health America, 68% of older adults know little or nothing about depression. It's a statistic that's particularly troubling as seniors are prone to a variety of factors unique to their demographic that can put them at risk for a mental health concern: • The passing of a spouse, partner, sibling(s), family members or long-time friends; • Concerns about their own...
After more than 20 years of fostering young love on "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise," "The Golden Bachelor" showcases a whole new kind of love story – one for the golden years. On this all-new unscripted series, one hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, h...
Two Nigerian nationals who were extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. According to court documents, Jerry Chucks Ozor, 43, and Iheanyichukwu Jonathan Abraham, 44, were part of a group of fraudsters that sent personalized letters to elderly victims in the United States, falsely claiming that the sender was a representative of a bank in Spain and that the recipient was entitled to receive a...
What chronic illnesses should I watch out for as I get older? Seniors who live in the U.S. can expect to live longer than ever before. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), once you pass the age of 65, you can expect to live another 19.3 years. For many of us, we can expect to manage chronic conditions to stay healthy by making healthy lifestyle choices. The question is, are you among the 41% of people over 65 who can claim their health is very good or excellent? Your healthcare team can help you...
Project SHAPES aims to incorporate robotics into assisted living by helping seniors in their daily lives. As part of the project, its social robot, ARI, has been taking part in a pilot program as a home robot in senior housing and residential homes. SHAPES, which stands for "Smart and Healthy Aging through People Engaging in Supportive Systems," uses digital solutions to create an environment that supports healthy and independent living for older individuals. The overall goal...
So you finally have the time to see the world, but wonder if going on a tour is something you should actually do. If you can afford it, the opportunities are there. Several local travel agencies offer tours. Even the Visalia Chamber of Commerce organizes several international tours each year. For those who feel the time is right to see the Holy Land, Traveler Journeys offers tours that include Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Greece. "Our tours cover the Exodus through Sinai, Moses...
A new study published in Neurology has found that sleep apnea and a lack of deep sleep may be associated with poorer brain health, leading to increased risks for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that can also increase other health risks, including cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The research involved looking at sleep factors and biomarkers of brain health and suggests that people with sleep apnea who spend less time in deep sleep are more likely to have b...
Adventist Health Hanford has expanded patients' surgical options with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used in minimally invasive procedures at the hospital. "The da Vinci Xi system extends surgeons' vision and reach, using 3D high-definition views and tiny precision instruments," said Gurvinder Kaur, MD, medical officer for Adventist Health Central Valley Network. "The robotic capabilities, which are controlled 100% by the surgeon, provide the...
On May 3, Eli Lilly and Company announced positive results of its study showing that Donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. In a press release issued the same day, the Alzheimer's Association said it, "enthusiastically welcomes the robustly positive topline data reported" by Eli Lilly on the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ2 Phase 3 clinical trial of Donanemab for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer's...
Mosquito season has officially begun in the South Valley. The first bird to have died from West Nile Virus (WNV) was discovered in Visalia in the middle of June. The Delta Mosquito & Vector Control District reported that the dead bird was found near West Ferguson Avenue and North Sallee Street. The district also reported that three mosquito samples testing positive for WNV were collected in east Visalia between East St. Johns Parkway and East Goshen Avenue. (As of June 19, no...
AmeriCorps is looking for senior volunteers in the South Valley. The AmeriCorps Seniors Program gives individuals aged 55 and up opportunities to become active and make a positive difference in their communities. Volunteers are those who are interested in working with children and adults with disabilities, and are able to serve at least 15 hours a week. Locally, AmeriCorps Seniors is affiliated with the Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC). "Both agencies have the same goals...
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on June 1st how people can get drugs that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease covered by Medicare. If the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants traditional approval, then Medicare will cover it. “Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on not just the people suffering from the disease but also on their loved ones and caregivers in a way that almost no other illness does," said Brooks-LaSure. "CMS has always been...
A new 15,000-square-foot Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) clinic is currently under construction in Hanford. The Hanford Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit at its April meeting, and construction began this spring. "Our anticipated opening day is currently slated near the tail end of 2023," said Kerry Hydash, FHCN president and CEO, who was asked if the new facility will replace or expand on the services offered at the health network's current Hanford...
The virtual kidnapping ransom scam typically begins with a phone call saying your family member is being held captive. The caller may allege your granddaughter has been kidnapped and you hear a female screaming in the background. Another variant of the fraud has a family member being held because he or she caused an auto accident, is injured and won't be allowed to go to the hospital until damages are paid. The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that if you receive a phone call from someone who demands payment of a ranso...
Tulare County Public Health celebrated the grand opening of its new Tulare County Public Health Clinic in Visalia on May 2nd. The 4,750-square-foot facility is designed to offer specialty services, including various immunizations, tuberculosis treatment and prevention programs, and services for other communicable diseases. The County of Tulare invested $3 million to construct the new clinic, which has three exam rooms, an x-ray room, waiting rooms, and office space. The...
June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors and Health & Human Services Agency participated by planting flags in front of Government Plaza in Visalia on May 30. County leaders encouraged community members to wear purple on June 15, which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), to promote a better understanding of the abuse and neglect of older persons. On June 15, the Kings County Commission on Aging held a World Elder Abuse...
I want to cover the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program, also known as the Chapter 35 benefit program. This program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. Under the program, dependents can receive up to 45 months of educational benefits, which may be used for degree or certificate programs, apprenticeship and on-the-job training; it can apply to correspondence courses for veterans' spouses. Under...
Six down, two more to go. Community Services Employment Training, which manages eight senior centers in Tulare County, has reopened the Lindsay Senior Center as of June 5. That leaves CSET just the Exeter and Goshen Senior Centers as its last two senior centers remaining to be reopened. "We are changing the number of activities at the site," said Jerel Dutton, assistant director of senior services for CSET. "We will also have other organizations available to make...
Tulare and Kings County residents are encouraged to participate in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, August 20, at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, before the team's game with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. "The Rawhide are ecstatic to host the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's at Valley Strong Ballpark this year," said Markus Hagglund, the team's assistant general manager. "Great strides have been made in Alzheimer's research in...
The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the 2023 Visalia Senior Games will be held at various venues throughout the city on the weekend of November 4-5. The games will be the first since the pandemic. "We're really excited," said City of Visalia Recreation Manager Laurissa Roggenkamp. "It's a signature event of ours and we're happy to have it back. "It's definitely something we've been wanting to do for a while," she said, explaining that her dep...