Alzheimer's Walk Set for October 12
Tulare and Kings County residents are invited to participate in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 12, at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.... — Updated 9/2/2019
Four Cases of West Nile Virus in Tulare County
Tulare County Public Health and the California Department of Public Health are investigating four cases of suspected West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in Tulare County. Three adult males and one child have been affected, three of... — Updated 9/2/2019
'The Senior's Toolbox' Educational Forum Planned for October 4
Kaweah Delta and Quail Park are sponsoring "The Senior's Toolbox," an informational conference open to the community. Speakers will address important subjects to better prepare... — Updated 9/2/2019
Committees at Work on California's Master Plan for Aging
Recognizing that California's over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for the creation of Master... — Updated 9/2/2019
The Short and Exciting Life of Havilah - Land of Gold
Before Kern County began in 1866, much of the area within its current boundaries was part of Tulare County. One of those areas was the mountainous region lying between the Kern... — Updated 9/2/2019
'Senior Day at Burris Park' Set for September 20
The Kings County Commission on Aging will once again present Senior Day at Burris Park, 6500 Clinton Ave., Kingsburg. The event will feature a cake walk, bingo, raffles, music, informational tables, a crazy hat contest and Elvis,... — Updated 9/2/2019
Visalia Senior Center Ready for Annual Fall Open House
School is back in session, which means that fall is just around the corner and the Visalia Senior Center is ready to kick off fall with its annual Senior Center Fall Open House... — Updated 9/2/2019
Perpetrators of Elder Abuse Are Usually Family Members
Many elderly people rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is physiological or psychological, as people grow older they tend to need guidance... — Updated 9/2/2019
Downsizing as You Age: Eight Helpful Tips
It's easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household goods to antiques and treasured keepsakes, decades of living often means decades of stuff.... — Updated 9/2/2019
'Hometown Heroes' Host to Speak at Gateway
The host of syndicated radio show "Hometown Heroes" will be the featured speaker September 12 at Gateway Church in Visalia. Paul Loeffler, who also handles radio play-by-play for... — Updated 9/2/2019
Count Basie Orchestra to Headline Fox Visalia October 11
In the history of jazz music, there is only one bandleader with the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world more than 30 years... — Updated 9/2/2019
The Blue Water Act
Recently, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (H.R.299) was signed into law. Last year, the House unanimously passed the bill only to have it stall in the Senate Veterans... — Updated 9/2/2019
Local Seniors Volunteer at Gleanings for the Hungry
Few people in the Central Valley know that there is a huge operation right in our backyard that sends literally tons of free local fruit and dried soup mix to desperately hungry people in many countries around the world, and many... — Updated 9/2/2019
Commonly Prescribed Drugs Could Increase Dementia Risk
New research suggests that regular use of certain types of commonly prescribed drugs used to treat bladder conditions, Parkinson's disease and depression could significantly... — Updated 9/2/2019
Alzheimer's Risk, Progression, Resilience Differ by Gender
Research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) held in Los Angeles earlier this summer identified a number of differences in the progression and... — Updated 9/2/2019
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