Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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It has been called shepherd's delight, a social lubricant and even the nectar of the gods. But despite this collection of pleasing sounding names, there have been others not nearly as flattering, like rotgut, devil's brew or worse. Of course, they all refer to alcoholic beverages. For centuries, in fact for millennia, holders of these two opposing opinions have debated and sometimes clashed over the controversial concoction. The argument was usually not over the drink itself,...
Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams have not lessened their financial and emotional harm, despite concerted law enforcement efforts, according to data from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This fraud is especially devastating to older adults in the United States and Canada. BBB cautions seniors to be particularly vigilant about recognizing and avoiding tactics used by scammers to prey on people dur...
During the week of June 15th, the Kings County District Victim Witness Program hosted a Caring & Compassionate Card Drive. Cards were purchased and handed out to Kings County District Attorney staff and the Kings County Probation Department. Individuals from each of the departments wrote caring and encouraging comments on every card. One-hundred-sixteen "Caring & Compassionate Cards" were collected and taken to Kings Nursing in Rehabilitation Center in Hanford and distributed...
David Troxel, MPH, is an author, dementia care expert and consultant, and former executive director of the Santa Barbara Alzheimer's Association. Troxel lives in Sacramento, and with his writing partner, Virginia Bell, MSW, developed the Best Friends approach to dementia care. Troxel discussed dementia and Alzheimer's care, and the tools developed with Virginia Bell to enhance the well-being of those living with memory loss and cognitive impairment. Q: How would you summarize...
We at The Good Life were wondering what changes to expect with the COVID-19 epidemic when flu season begins. Fortunately, Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught was able to answer our questions. 1.) What type of influenza is expected this year and when will flu vaccinations be available? Most of the flu strains chosen for the upcoming season's vaccine have been updated. Each vaccine will offer protection against either three or four different strains, two...
In this column I would like to address a benefit that you might qualify for that is not a Department of Veterans benefit. This is a benefit that is provided through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and has been around since 1990. However, many possible claimants are unaware of it. There is a lot of information regarding this program - too much for this column - so I am only going to highlight parts of it. You can follow this link for more information: https:...
Northwest Visalia Senior Housing, LLC and Living Care Lifestyles have announced the opening of Quail Park at Shannon Ranch. This new community offers luxury apartments for active adults, as well as dignified memory care services for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Located at 3440 W. Flagstaff Ave. in Visalia, the three-story, 120-apartment community will focus on promoting better health outcomes for its residents by featuring a fitness center, a therapy...
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, October 3. The Tulare and Kings Counties Walk to End Alzheimer's, which attracts hundreds each year to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease, will look different this year. Instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Tulare and Kings Counties. On walk...
As of August 20, Tulare County has 12,907 reported cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The virus has killed 208 people in the county. Kings County has had 5,347 cases, with 68 deaths. People continue to receive mixed messages about how safe it is to resume a normal life. Some events are now on the fall calendar (see "mini" Calendar on page 4), but most others have been canceled. Visalia Senior Games The City of Visalia Recreation Department decided earlier this...
"I always joke that I'm not a real artist; I'm a cartoonist," said Jenny Campbell, who creates the comic strip "Flo & Friends." Campbell, the daughter of an artist and a syndicated writer, has always loved to draw. "I've always drawn, from the time I could hold a crayon," she said. "Because my style was too cartoony, I went the journalism route instead – but for every newspaper I did a cartoon." When Campbell was 32, she decided to change careers and give her real passion a s...