Articles from the November 1, 2016 edition
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From Tulare County Traffic Squad to the CHP
When the automobile first appeared in Tulare County in the early 1900s, it was pretty clear that the county was in for a big dose of the Wild West. The roads, if you could call... — Updated 10/27/2016
Say 'No-No-No' to Holiday Allergies
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
Create Calm as You Rush from Holiday to Holiday
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
Why Sleep Apnea is Bad for Your Health
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
Study Reveals New Risks for Diabetes Patients
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
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$150,000 Grant for Seniors at Risk in Farmersville
The State of California recently approved a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Farmersville that includes $150,000 for senior services for two years. About... — Updated 10/27/2016
Spring Dedication Planned for Open Arms House
Hospice care is a compassionate and team-oriented approach to medical care for the terminally ill. A hospice house, such as the Open Arms House that will open in Visalia in 2017,... — Updated 10/27/2016
The Truth about End-of-Life Care
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
FINRA Files Rule Proposal with SEC to Protect Seniors
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules addressing the financial exploitation of seniors and other vulnerable adults. FINRA is proposing... — Updated 10/27/2016
Beware of These Popular 2016 Holiday Season Scams
"We have our 'oldies but goodies' but they become new again during the holiday season," said Nicole Burnham, victim advocate with the Tulare County District Attorney's Office,... — Updated 10/27/2016
NBC Announces Renewal of 'Better Late Than Never'
"Better Late Than Never," a show about four seniors visiting exotic locations around the world, will return for a second season. The show was the top new series introduced by the... — Updated 10/27/2016
'The Best Prevention for Influenza is the Flu Vaccine'
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
Agent Orange
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.... — Updated 10/27/2016
What to Buy for the Senior Who Has Everything
It's that time of year again. Time to buy gifts for those near and dear to you. If your Christmas gift list includes a hard-to-buy-for senior, we have a few ideas for you. Perhaps y... — Updated 10/27/2016
Visalia to Host 2017 Senior Games
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... — Updated 10/27/2016
Grant Allows Tulare County to Grow its Elder Abuse Task Force
The Tulare County District Attorney's Elder Abuse Task Force has been growing as it uses some of the $400,000 in grant funding it was awarded in July. The two-year funding from the... — Updated 10/27/2016
