Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has published a whitepaper regarding the benefits of companion robots, including the Sony Aibo dog. AIBO, an acronym for Artificial Intelligence roBOt, meaning in the Japanese language "companion," "friend" or "pal." Aibo, a social bot made to resemble animals, is considered a "robopet." Robopets are lifelike through numerous advanced technologies such as improved sensors and cloud-based artificial intelligence. The Aibo dog can roam independently...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Volkswagen Group of America released the results of an online survey of older adults designed to better understand attitudes and perceptions about self-driving and ride hailing (SDRH) services and their perceptions about alternative transportation options. Approximately 70% of respondents said they have trust in SDRH services, feel confident that they could enhance their safety, and believe that such services could help them achieve...
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...
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...
Living Care Lifestyles, Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Shannon Senior Care, LLC, and BTV Senior Housing, LLC, have announced that the opening of Quail Park at Shannon Ranch, pictured above under construction, is scheduled for October. The new community at 3440 W. Flagstaff Ave. in Visalia will offer luxury apartments for active adults, as well as dignified memory care services for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias....
Think meal kits are a Millennial or Gen Z trend best suited to the novice cooking skills of adults under age 40? Packaged Facts encourages you to reconsider. The market research firm reveals in the report Meal Kits: Trends and Opportunities in the U.S., 3rd Edition, that older adults provide a wealth of growth opportunities. Many older consumers are experienced cooks who enjoy a homemade meal. However, as people age, their ability to use their hands and their ability to leave...
(BPT) - Today's plant lovers want more than the traditional flowers to enhance their home. Rather, people want to enjoy the experience of getting in touch with nature, while also looking for unique flowers and plants to add a more creative, personal touch of color and inspiration to their yards. This year, gardens will be more visually interesting, environmentally friendly and demonstrate the love and care provided by the families who tend them. Some will plant and grow...
As the 50+ market continues to grow, so does the market for the new technology that will make our lives easier, safer and happier as we get older. At the recent Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Samsung showcased a variety of new products in its "Samsung City" display in the heart of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Among the items on display was the Samsung Bot Care, the healthcare-specialized robot, which can measure user's blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and...
The Central California Pickleball Tournament returns in October, hosted by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Pickleball is a fast-action sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It is played on a court with a hard paddle and a Wiffle ball. The tournament will be held October 14-15 at the Plaza Park Pickleball Complex in Visalia. Registration is now open for this event at www.pickleballtournaments.com. (Click on Future...
The inaugural Moo Mile Race/Walk or 5K presented by the Tulare Parks & Recreation Department will be held on September 30. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Tulare Meals on Wheels Program provided at the Tulare Senior Center. Every participant will receive a "goodie bag" and T-shirt. The first male and female Moo Mile finishers will receive an exclusive "2017 Champion" Moo Mile T-shirt. A free family mini-carnival – with refreshments – will be held at the finish of the run/walk. The fee for the individual Moo...
Margaritaville Holdings and Minto Communities have announced a partnership to develop Latitude Margaritaville, new active retirement communities in some of the nation's most popular destinations. The first location of the all-new residential concept will open in Daytona Beach, Florida. The sales center has already broken ground there and is slated to open in the fall. Latitude Margaritaville will reflect the "no worries," tropical vibe, offering walkable neighborhoods and a...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games exceeded expectations with 505 athletes competing in various locations in Visalia over two weekends in March. Seniors from 95 California cities, and from as far away as Texas and Washington state, competed in various sporting events, including archery, bowling, disc golf, golf, horseshoes, table tennis, tennis, the 5K/10K Road Race, other track & field events, trap shoot, and swimming. The ten oldest athletes ranged in age from 82 to 95, with...
Submitted by Lorraine Zorn, City of Tulare Parks & Recreation Chukchansi Day Trip – Sign Up Now! The seats are filling up fast – come in and register for a fun trip to Chukchansi Casino! Registrations are now being taken for Thursday, March 16. Please stop by the Tulare Senior Center at 201 North F Street to reserve your space. The cost for this fabulous day of fun is $20. Upon arrival, every passenger will receive a credit for $10 free play and a $5 food credit. Adults, 21 and over, must have a valid photo ID. For more infor...
"Sock Hop" is the theme of the 48th Annual Senior Day in the Park, an annual free event this year organized by CSET (Community Services Employment Training), and sponsored by Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, Tulare County Health & Human Services and others. This year's event for seniors, their families and caregivers, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at Mooney Grove Park. The event will feature entertainment, exhibitor booths and bingo. (More details in...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, filled the ballroom of the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia on February 16. The event, which included a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch, featured keynote speaker Jim White, the track coach portrayed by Kevin Costner in the movie "McFarland, USA." White talked about his years of coaching and provided some behind-the-scenes insight into the movie. "They...
Want to speed up the processing of your claim? The VA has implemented the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Process, which has significantly decreased the time it takes to process these claims. On average, it only takes about four months now. If you’ve been treated for a medical condition exclusively through the VA Healthcare System, regardless of discharge date, you can file your claim under the FDC process. If you received private medical care, you need to submit copies of y...
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 24-26. Nearly 160 athletes are already registered for the 2017 games, and many more are expected to register before the March 3rd deadline. Pickleball, softball and track & field are the most popular events so far, based on the number of athletes registered. The youngest athlete registered is 51 years of age, the oldest is 84. Registrants are...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. The event includes a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available for $5 per person. Early registration is recommended as seating is limited...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifies four basic types of claims: Original, Reopened, New and Secondary claims. Active duty service members, veterans and survivors of deceased veterans can file an original (first) claim for disability compensation from VA any time after discharge from the military. By law, the claim must be filed using the official VA form. The reopened claim for benefits is a claim that was filed as an original but the VA did not grant a service...
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 24-26. The inaugural Senior Games, which were held in October 2015, were considered a success, attracting athletes from 50 California cities. A total of 237 athletes participated, including some traveling from as far as Oregon and Texas. "We're excited about hosting this event, as we have the potential to see hundreds of local participants and...
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...
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:...
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...