Articles from the September 1, 2015 edition
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2015 Visalia Senior Games Likely to Exceed Expectations
Response to the 2015 Visalia Senior Games, the first event of its kind for seniors in the South Valley, has been "real good," according to Allison Lambert, recreation supervisor... — Updated 9/16/2015
Seniors with Low Vision Can Decrease Reliance on Others
A significant obstacle for maintaining self-reliance for older people is low vision. A common condition for this age group, low vision can make everyday activities seem impossible,... — Updated 9/16/2015
The Phantom Tulare Lake
Beginning about two million years ago, our valley was home to a huge freshwater lake. For hundreds – perhaps thousands – of years, it provided native people with food, and for a m... — Updated 9/16/2015
2015 White House Conference on Aging Covers Range of Topics
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,... — Updated 9/16/2015
Study Shows Increased Depression among Former Drivers
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... — Updated 9/16/2015
14 Million Americans in Incidents Caused by Elderly Drivers Last Year
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,... — Updated 9/16/2015
Veteran's Corner
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... — Updated 9/16/2015
Tulare County Walk to End Alzheimer's Set for October 3
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... — Updated 9/16/2015