Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Tickets are now on sale for Kaweah Delta Breast Center's 6th annual Pink Tea Party, scheduled for the Exhibit Hall of the Visalia Convention Center on Sunday, October 22, beginning at 1 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) The Asian-themed event will feature music, a catered lunch, opportunity drawings, a fan parade and a walk of hope, dedicated to those who have fought or are fighting cancer. Kim Becking, nationally recognized author, motivational speaker and breast cancer...
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a mere 29% one-year survival rate. In 2016, pancreatic cancer became the third leading cause of cancer death in the country. The time frame between diagnosis and death is often short. Only 7% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive five years. This is very small compared to prostate cancer or breast cancer, where more than 90% of patients survive for five years after diagnosis. "Most people are unaware of how...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced in late July that there was a large increase in the number of reported Valley Fever cases in California with illness onset in 2016. Last year, 5,372 new cases of Valley Fever were reported to CDPH, corresponding to an incidence rate of 13.7 cases per 100,000 people. This is very similar to the most recent peak in 2011 (5,213 cases), which was the highest number of cases since individual cases were made reportable in...
Walkers, team captains, sponsors and volunteers are needed for the 2107 Visalia Walk to End Alzheimer's, which will be held on Saturday October 14, at Mooney Grove Park, beginning at 8 a.m. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages to help in the effort to defeat this devastating disease. Last year, the Northern...
"Nationally, there are twice as many suicides as homicides, said Noah Whitaker, director of the Suicide Prevention Task Force, which is responsible for the oversight and guidance of suicide prevention efforts in both Tulare and Kings counties. "There are more suicides by firearms alone than all forms of homicide combined." He estimates that there are 40 suicides a year in Tulare County, and between 8 and 15 in Kings County. "When you look at it from a humanitarian angle, one...
More than 100 people attended the open house for the Open Arms House in Visalia on June 22. Board members conducted tours and answered questions. Craig VanHorn brought the A&W Floatmobile and it was manned by high school students from Exeter. The extensive remodeling on the house, located at 3234 W. Iris, was funded through donations and is now complete; however, donations of furniture, television sets, hospital beds and other furnishings are still needed. "Thanks to very...
Kasiel Solutions has announced its first product, ORA, a personal safety alert device designed for seniors that is disguised in jewelry and sportswear. The device works with a smartphone, keeping the wearer safe and connected wherever there is cell phone coverage, unlike most other medical alert devices on the market that limit seniors to their home. Other unique features of ORA include the ability for the wearer to decide who they would like contacted in the event of an emerg...
Older drivers are increasingly comfortable with, and recognize the benefits of, active safety technology, but they are still reluctant to relinquish total control to an autonomous vehicle, according to a nationwide survey of drivers age 65 and older by Munich Re, U.S. Almost two out of three (63%) drivers over age 65 intend to purchase their next vehicle with active safety technology. Blind spot detectors (51%), a backup camera (43%) and automated braking (31%) were identified...
Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85, who will represent 20% of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specific to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, falls, fractures, cognition loss and attention deficits are now becoming more commonplace. In a recent paper titled Salt Appetite Across Generations, presented at a medical conference in...
Men face a greater risk of mortality following a fracture related to osteoporosis, a common disease where the bones become weak and brittle, according to new research presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). “Although women are more likely to sustain an initial, osteoporosis-related ‘fragility fracture,’ men have similar rates of incurring a subsequent fracture and are at greater risk for mortality after these injuries,” said lead study author Alan Zhang, MD, an orthopa...
The pain and management of arthritis may not be visible, but it is incredibly real to the 50 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis and related diseases. Adding to this population's challenges are mounting concerns about the future of America's health care system and how to navigate its complexities. In response to the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation launched Prescription for Access, an initiative to address the community's concerns and provide people with...
Kings County Commission on Aging, along with In Home Supportive Services and USDA, will host the first Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty St., Hanford. The health fair will begin with a pancake breakfast from 9-10 a.m. Other highlights include a live band, Zumba demonstrations, entertainment, activities, flu shots and informational services. The Kings County Commission on Aging works to maintain and...
Giving blood and participating in fundraiser walks are popular ways to help those in need, but there's another way to directly support America's medical research communities and advance important knowledge that could someday improve or save lives: participate in a clinical trial. Research studies are one of the most effective ways for scientists to advance knowledge in virtually every facet of health care. From studying nutrition and exercise, to developing new treatments and...
To help people who have diabetes live better lives, Kaweah Delta Health Care District will begin a series of free monthly diabetes support groups through October in Visalia, Lindsay, Woodlake and Orosi. Support group attendees will review topics from the book, Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can’t Take It Anymore, by William H. Polonsky, Ph.D. In addition, they can expect peer support in a small group atmosphere. English and Spanish speakers are welcome at all support groups. The diabetes support groups are provided b...
A few years ago, a Harris Interactive-sponsored poll found that Americans consider 50 to be the "perfect age" to live forever in good health. For many, the half-century mark can be a time when experience and opportunity balance perfectly - as told by the saying "50 is the new 30." At 50, there may be more time to spend on your hobbies or other activities that interest you. At 50, the last thing anyone would want is to be blindsided by illness. Yet risks of certain medical...
New CDC studies underscore the urgency of hepatitis C testing and treatment, especially for baby boomers Deaths associated with hepatitis C reached an all-time high of 19,659 in 2014, according to preliminary surveillance data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A second CDC study, published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows that annual hepatitis C-related mortality in 2013 surpassed the total combined number of deaths from 60 other...
Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren't always practical - or enjoyable - activities for everyone. However, one type of exercise works for everyone, no matter your age or ability, because it relies on improving practical movements often involved in everyday activities. "Natural...
Tulare County Library and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) are collaborating to provide more than books to check out at the library. Patrons of Tulare County Branch Libraries can now check out electronic blood pressure kits to assist in keeping their high blood pressure under control. “Our Lifetime of Wellness Program supports the American Heart Association’s Million Hearts initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017,” said Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County public health offic...
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...
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,...
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....
Senior Helpers, a provider of personalized in-home senior care, shared 10 telltale signs a loved one may be living with Alzheimer's or dementia. With Baby Boomers now reaching age 65 and an individual diagnosed with the disease every 66 seconds, the number of people diagnosed with the disease is expected to escalate rapidly over the coming years. According to Senior Helpers, recognizing and differentiating normal aging from symptoms associated with the disease will help caregi...
The Tulare County Public Health branch has confirmed that an individual in Tulare County has tested positive for the Zika virus after getting bitten by mosquitoes during recent travels in Central America. This is the first case of Zika virus in Tulare County. "Community members who travel to Mexico, Central and South America, and other countries at high-risk for Zika transmission should understand the risks of travel to those areas and take extra precautions to protect...
Smoke levels from the Cedar fire are high in Tulare County, especially in the area of the city of Porterville. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. It can irritate your eyes and respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. “Community members who are affected should stay indoors and avoid exerting themselves,” warns Tulare County Public Health Director Jason T. Britt. “Even healthy people may begin experiencing unhealthy symptoms due t...