Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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When the automobile first appeared in Tulare County in the early 1900s, it was pretty clear that the county was in for a big dose of the Wild West. The roads, if you could call them that, were built for horse-drawn buggies and wagons travelling at slow speeds, but autos were a different story. The potholes, ruts and washouts on these byways, coupled with speeding, inexperienced and untrained vehicle operators, made travel through the county quite an adventure. In an attempt...
Shouldn't this be the season for gift-shopping, family gatherings, ho-ho-ho and mistletoe? So why are you still sneezing? Granted, certain times of year are more allergen-filled than others, but the truth is, allergy symptoms can hit you in any season – even the holiday season! What's more, the holidays bring unique triggers such as mold from evergreens inside your home, dust from long-stored decorations and food allergens in holiday foods. "When you top off holiday a...
Less than a month separates Halloween from Thanksgiving. And, this year, Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are all within a day of each other, and the two multi-day holidays both end on New Year's Day. With end-of-year celebrations coming one after another, transitioning from holiday to holiday can ratchet up your stress level. If you really want to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, it's important to find ways to create calm in the chaos of party preparations, gift...
A poor night's sleep can leave you feeling exhausted and cranky, but long-term sleep disruption can actually lead to serious health conditions. Not only is sleep apnea a leading cause of disrupted sleep and daytime sleepiness, but this disease is also a contributing factor to a host of medical problems. According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), approximately 25 million adults in the United States suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. This breathing...
Did you know that you could be slowly getting sicker with artery blockage, even if you are symptom-free and not diagnosed with heart disease? Your gender, age and whether you have diabetes all affect the prevalence of certain kinds of peripheral vascular disease, which is a condition that affects the blood vessels, according to a new study led by researchers at New York University Langone Medical Center. This study analyzed data from 3.6 million patients who were screened by...
The State of California recently approved a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Farmersville that includes $150,000 for senior services for two years. About $140,000 is for "activity delivery" and about $10,000 for administration, according to Farmersville Mayor Paul Boyer. Seniors at the Farmersville Senior Center, however, don't want the money if it means allowing CSET to run their center. CSET (Community Services Employment Training) has been serving...
Hospice care is a compassionate and team-oriented approach to medical care for the terminally ill. A hospice house, such as the Open Arms House that will open in Visalia in 2017, is as close to home as possible while still supplying the necessary round-the-clock care. "Most hospice houses are operated by a single hospice agency and they have a license like a skilled nursing agency," said Open Arms House Board President Carol Nickel. "They cost millions of dollars to build and...
When a loved one is critically ill, hearing that it's time for hospice care can be devastating news. On top of the emotional upheaval of coping with a terminal illness, you may be unsure what hospice care really is - and believe it's just an indication your loved one will likely pass away. Yet the time your loved one spends in hospice care doesn't have to be sad - for anyone. In fact, says Toni Norman, the senior director of hospice operations for Brookdale Senior Living,...
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules addressing the financial exploitation of seniors and other vulnerable adults. FINRA is proposing amendments that would require firms to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer’s account. In addition, FINRA is proposing a new rule that would permit firms to place a temporary hold on a disbursement of funds or securities when t...
"We have our 'oldies but goodies' but they become new again during the holiday season," said Nicole Burnham, victim advocate with the Tulare County District Attorney's Office, about the scams and frauds seniors and others can expect during the holidays. "For example, charity fraud exists every day year round but during the holiday season, when people are feeling more generous, there is an upswing," she said. "I want to remind people it is never safe to give a donation over...
"Better Late Than Never," a show about four seniors visiting exotic locations around the world, will return for a second season. The show was the top new series introduced by the broadcast networks this past summer, averaging a 1.8 rating and 8.1 million viewers overall, according to Nielsen Media Research. "Better Late Than Never" stars actor, producer, writer and director Henry Winkler, actor, director and writer William Shatner, football star and NFL analyst Terry...
Flu season is here. It's time to take steps to protect yourself against "Influenza 2016." The influenza strains that are expected to be most prevalent this year are the A/California, A/Hong Kong, B/Brisbane and B/Phuket. "These are the strains selected for this season's vaccines," said Tulare County Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught, who offered her advice for staying healthy during the coming flu season. "The best prevention for influenza is the flu vaccine," she said....
Between 1962 and 1972, about 20 million gallons of herbicides were utilized in Vietnam. The primary ingredient in these defoliants was dioxin, which is now a known carcinogen. Agent Orange (AO) exposure itself is not a disability, however, it has been linked to certain disabilities. In other words, if you were exposed to AO and have any of the diseases listed below, the VA may presume it's due to your exposure. The diseases currently recognized as presumptive to exposure are:...
It's that time of year again. Time to buy gifts for those near and dear to you. If your Christmas gift list includes a hard-to-buy-for senior, we have a few ideas for you. Perhaps your loved one was a fan of "The Golden Girls." If so, you might want to consider the following two options. Funko offers a Golden Girls action figure four-pack featuring Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia. The figures, measure 3.75 inches high. The set is currently offered on Amazon for $268.65. As w...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and March 24-26. Moving the event from October and scheduling events over two weekends instead of several consecutive days are among the changes the committee is making after hosting the first Senior Games in 2015. Those games were considered a success, attracting athletes from 50 California cities. A total of 237 athletes participated, including...
The Tulare County District Attorney's Elder Abuse Task Force has been growing as it uses some of the $400,000 in grant funding it was awarded in July. The two-year funding from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services allows the county to expand its efforts to protect seniors and broaden its community educational outreach. Elder abuse is defined as neglect, financial exploitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse or emotional abuse of an individual age 65 or older. I...