Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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There is something special about the little town of Goshen and I believe much of its uniqueness is connected to its history. When the railroad pushed its way through the San Joaquin Valley in 1872, it created new towns along the way like Delano, Tulare, Merced and Goshen. Easy access to the railroad line increased the likelihood of economic success for a community, so towns established on the route clearly had an advantage. As a result, Goshen began with high hopes for...
GateWay Church will host a half-day conference called "Grandparenting Matters," starting at 8:30 a.m. at Visalia's GateWay Church. Featuring guest speaker John Coulombe, the conference is designed to encourage and equip grandparents to be intentional in their role, according to organizers. "Being a grandparent is not just another season in your life," said author Tim Kimmel. "It is a sacred calling. You have the opportunity to influence another generation of children. You...
Temporarily disabling a single protein inside our cells might be able to protect us from the common cold and other viral diseases, according to a study led by researchers at Stanford University and University of California San Francisco. The findings were made in human cell cultures and in mice. "Our grandmas have always been asking us, 'If you're so smart, why haven't you come up with a cure for the common cold?'"said Jan Carette, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology...
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity," that is, living to age 85 or older. Optimism refers to a general expectation that good things will happen, or believing...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to get the influenza (flu) vaccine to protect their health, and the health of others, during this flu season. In California, flu usually begins to increase in late November or December. It takes a couple of weeks after vaccination for the body to build immunity, so this is the time to get vaccinated to have the best protection now that the flu season has started. "Getting vaccinated is the best line of...
The holiday season offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. If you are a caregiver or family member of an aging loved one, you may observe a change in their mood or behavior during the holidays. You may notice unusual signs of fatigue or sadness or perhaps limited interest in the holiday season. The winter holiday season (and the colder months which accompany it) can intensify feelings of sadness which aging seniors often experience. Most often...
Patriot Guard Riders were founded in July 2005 with the original purpose of shielding the families of fallen veterans from those who sought to disrupt the funerals of their loved ones. At the time, the Westboro Baptist Church was making headlines by conducting loud protests at the services of veterans and others. Carol Houck, the wife of an American Legion Rider, met with members of the Kansas American Legion Riders in Mulvane, Kansas to respond to the Westboro protestors and...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a Beneficiary Travel (BT) benefit. The benefit is provided to a veteran when there is a need to travel to a VA medical facility. VA is authorized to pay an eligible veteran a reimbursement for either mileage, special mode of transportation (when is has been deemed medically justified by a VA healthcare provider). Mileage driven in a private vehicle and transportation costs incurred by common carrier/public transportation (plane,...
More than 400 walkers participated in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 12, at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia. "We have raised over $32,000 as a community," said Amanda Valenzuela, development manager of the Alzheimer's Association, Southern California Chapter. Participants from throughout the South Valley completed a two-mile walk and learned about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support...
Planning is underway and the City of Visalia, spearheaded by its Parks & Recreation Department, is excited to bring this event back to the Central Valley. The Senior Games are open to those ages 50 and better, and with 11 age divisions for men and women, there will be plenty of winners. Over 500 athletes attended the 2019 event, competing in 13 events. An even bigger turnout is expected in 2020. The 2020 Visalia Senior Games is scheduled for this spring and will take place...
It's the holiday season again, and once again, criminals are gearing up both old and new scams targeting seniors. Holidays and tax time are the peak periods for these scams. According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion dollars due to financial exploitation every year. Learn the facts, be alert, and if it sounds fishy, it probably is. Below are just a few of the scams we expect to see this year. Donation Scams Natural disasters and...