Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Almost one in five Americans over the age of 65 – 17%, or nearly seven million seniors – have "been taken advantage of financially in terms of an inappropriate investment, unreasonably high fees for financial services, or outright fraud," according to a new survey conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) for the Investor Protection Trust (IPT), a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education and protection. That level is down slightly from the 20% of seniors who reported in a 2010 IPT survey that they had been victimiz...
Hasbro, a company best known for manufacturing popular toys and games for a young audience, is now bringing joy, fun and happiness to an entirely new demographic this winter through an animatronic pet with soft fur, soothing purrs and pleasant meows: Hasbro's "Joy For All" Companion Pet Cat. The Joy For All brand, which launched November 13 with its first product line, "Companion Pets," is Hasbro's first foray into products designed specifically for seniors. The brand was...
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging expressed its gratitude to community members and Tulare County employees who donated items, large and small, to its recent "Stockings for Senior Citizens" project. More than 350 seniors received stockings filled with gifts because of those contributions. Stockings were stuffed with items such as hats, scarves, gloves, lap blankets and slippers. Senior citizens in the Home-Delivered Meal Program, Multi-Purpose Senior Services and Adult Prot...
The Third Annual Heart of Seniors "Resources & Rejuvenation for the Caregiver" Luncheon, hosted by Senior Care Organization, will be held on Thursday, February 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. "Resources & Rejuvenation for the Caregiver" includes a vital resource fair and vendors, a clothing-appropriate fashion show and a filling lunch. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are...
Annual Open Enrollment Annual Open Enrollment (AEP) is the time of year when consumers can change their Medicare coverage, Part C and/or Part D. They can do this by joining a new Medicare Advantage plan (MA, Part C) or by joining a new stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP, Part D). Medicare beneficiaries can also return to Original Medicare with or without a Part D plan from a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Listed below are three things to keep in mind while deciding on individual Medicare coverage. 1. Open Enrollment...
On October 1, local government leaders, community members, and the board and staff of Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) gathered to celebrate the opening of the organization's newest community health center. FHCN's Tulare Health Center marks the organization's 19th site, and 15th community health center in Tulare and Kings counties. Joined by Rudy Mendoza, field representative for Congressman Devin Nunes, Assemblyman Devon Mathis and City of Tulare Vice Mayor Carlton Jones,...
Last month, athletes from 50 California cities competed in the first Senior Games ever held in the Central Valley. A total of 237 athletes participated, including some traveling from as far as Oregon and Texas. The inaugural Visalia Senior Games started on Wednesday, October 21, with a resource fair and opening ceremonies at Riverway Sports Park, which included a parade of athletes and a tri-tip dinner. Over the following four days, 68 competitions were held in nine sports....
"Right now, the number of cons and scams are very high," said Nicole Burnham, elder abuse victim advocate for the Tulare County District Attorney's office, adding that telephone scams and those attempted through the mail are currently the most common. Many of these phone scams attempt to collect on a bill that is allegedly unpaid, according to Burnham. "We've seen a lot of utility bill scams. They may threaten to sue you or throw you in jail unless you pay. These things...
The 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) was held at the White House over the summer. In addition to the older Americans, community leaders and advocates in attendance, there were more than 700 watch parties, representing every state of the Union. Speakers and audience participants discussed a wide range of topics from caregiving to financial security to technology and more. The 2015 White House Conference on Aging highlighted the importance of supporting the aging...
Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility than those who remain behind the wheel, according to a new report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University. The study examined older adults who have permanently given up driving and the impact it has on their health and mental well-being. The importance of understanding the effects this lifestyle change has on older adults is...
Approximately 14 million Americans ages 18-64 years old were involved in an accident or near-accident caused by an elderly driver (ages 65 and older) in the past 12 months, according to a new Caring.com survey. Millennials (Americans ages 18-29) were the most likely to have been involved in an incident with an elderly driver. While elderly drivers may have a bad reputation on the road, they are not widely perceived as more dangerous than drunk drivers, teen drivers or...
Welcome back to the Veterans Corner. I want to tell you about qualifications for service-connected disability benefits. Applying soon after discharge makes it much easier to prove your disability is service-connected. Generally, you must have three supporting items to claim a service-connected disability with the VA: medical evidence of a current disability; evidence of having suffered a disease or injury while on active service; and evidence linking the two. When filing,...
The 2nd Annual Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held Saturday, October 3 at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia. Close to 500 people from throughout the Tulare and Kings County area are expected to participate in this event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease. In addition to a 5K route, the event will include entertainment, food, awards and a family festival with a KidZone. Walkers who raise $100 receive a commemorative T-shirt, and there are...
The fourth annual United States of Aging Survey finds that older Americans' concerns about their later years differ from those of the professionals who support them. For adults 60 and older, the top three concerns about growing older include maintaining their physical health, memory loss and maintaining their mental health. The professionals who serve them are more concerned with protecting them from financial scams, access to affordable housing and memory loss. Each year,...
"Every year, an estimated five million – or one in ten older Americans – are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation," according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. "It's a huge problem," said Bethany Berube, J.D., public guardian with the Tulare County Health & Services Agency and division manager for Adult Protective Services, before the second of eight presentations for seniors held around the county last month. "In Tulare County from July 2014 to June 2015, Adu...
Founded after British entrepreneur Matthew Twist realized there was no easy way for his mother to utilize her accounting skills during her retirement, SeniorSquirrels.com is the world's first "micro job" platform for the senior generation. Micro jobs are defined as gigs, where the worker is an independent contractor hired for a particular task. The company's mission is to connect the 50+ population of the United States, United Kingdom and Europe with organizations and...
Seniors and baby boomers are living longer, working harder and challenging negative stereotypes of aging by providing more workplace value than their millennial counterparts. "The national retirement age of 65 was set 80 years ago, but with the 20th century's greatest gift of 30 years added to longevity, this outdated policy perpetuates negative perceptions of older workers," said human resources and aging expert William Zinke. "With 109 million Americans including every baby boomer now over 50, this is not just about living...
Women in their 50s and 60s who are single today or concerned about being alone in the future will greatly benefit from affordable long term care planning, according to an industry advocate. "There are millions of women over age 50 who are single, divorced or widowed, and most married women will outlive their male spouses making long term care planning essential," said Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Planning for women who are alone today or may be tomorrow should be different...
As the "graying of America" continues in the United States with nearly 84 million Americans expected to reach age 65 or older by 2050, new data from UnitedHealthcare shows that the definition of "old" depends on who you ask. The 10th annual UnitedHealthcare 100@100 survey finds that 60% of centenarians say they do not feel old – and those who do, say they did not start feeling old until age 87, on average. Ten-year-olds, however, say people start to get old at age 46, on a...
Upcoming Day Trips Santa Monica Pier, Thursday, April 16th – Enjoy a fun and exciting time walking the boardwalk and seeing sharks being fed at the Aquarium. Open to anyone 10 years of age and older. $40 per person before April 1 and $45 after. Deadline to reserve is April 10. Average temperature at Santa Monica Pier in April is 64 degrees! Bus departs at 7 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Morro Bay & Pismo Beach, Thursday, July 9th – Enjoy a relaxing two-part trip to Morro Bay and Pismo Beach. Open to anyone 10 years of age and ol...
Chris Daniel, the jovial host of KMJ's radio's afternoon talk show, became serious and sullen as he spoke about his dilemma. You see, Daniel has a predicament about his mother, who lives 3,000 miles away in New York City. "I've always been very close to my mom and dad," said Daniel, who at 54 has lived the typical relocation-filled life of a radio personality since 1984 when he launched his career after moving to Tucson, Arizona. "She's always had a razor-sharp mind, and...
The date has been changed for a presentation in Fresno about Alzheimer's by a former national talk show host and author. Michael Reagan, son of former president Ronald Reagan, will speak on January 21 at the Calvary Worship Center, 4581 E Dakota Ave in Fresno. The event, known as “Celebrating the Caregiver,” is free for family caregivers, and in addition to Reagan's talk will feature resources and information to the public and health care professionals. There is a $15 charge for health care professionals, and a $30 fee for th...
As the year 2014 comes to an end and you think about next year, it is only natural to consider your resolutions. What will you do to better yourself? Your life? Your finances? Your family? Your health? So many times we think of very specific resolutions, such as this year I really will lose those 20 pounds. Let me offer a different way to consider resolutions. I discovered this approach while I was going through my cancer. I read about it in an airline magazine, while I was...
The Visalia Senior Center received more than $2,200 as a result of a fund raising campaign, courtesy of the coordinating efforts of Prestige Assisted Living in Visalia and several area companies. Optimal Home Health, Asera Care Hospice and Delta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center came together at the Prestige facility in Visalia on December 18 to host a Reconnecting Gala & Open House, with estimates of nearly 100 people in attendance. "I think that the event was the culmination...
Family HealthCare Network has expanded its door-to-door transportation service for patients in Visalia as well as the South Valley, with expansion of the service starting on Dec. 8. The service is free of charge for FHCN patients and is available for patients visiting any of the three Visalia locations including the centers at 400 E. Oak Ave., 501 N. Bridge St. and 401 E. School Ave, as well as patients in Poplar, Woodville and Woodville Labor Camp who go to the Porterville...