Articles from the January 1, 2016 edition
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The Wire Comes to Visalia
In the mid-19th century, communication with the outside world for little remote settlements in California was a challenge. Mail delivery was slow and important news would take... — Updated 1/22/2016
Older Adults Encouraged to Get Annual Flu Shot
Anthem Inc. encourages older adults to get their annual flu shot this year… even after the problems with last year's flu shot. Last year's flu vaccine wasn't as effective as usual, resulting in the highest hospitalization rate f... — Updated 1/22/2016
Family HealthCare Network Opens New Traver Health Center
After nearly two years of planning and development, Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) opened the doors of its newest community health center in the rural community of Traver on... — Updated 1/22/2016
Securities Helpline for Seniors Helps Prevent Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a year-end report on the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors 1-844-57-HELPS, which has fielded more than 2,500 calls and helped investors recover nearly $750,000 in... — Updated 1/22/2016
Travel Agency Lists 'Senior-Friendly' Destinations
Seniors' needs and desires when traveling are different than those of the younger generation or families. Pristine Agency, a wholesale travel provider in Henderson, Nevada, created... — Updated 1/22/2016
Johnny Rivers to Headline Hands in the Community Benefit Concert
Johnny Rivers, whose 17 gold records and 29 chart hits include "Memphis," "Mountain of Love," "Midnight Special," "Secret Agent Man," "Poor Side of Town" and "Summer Rain," is... — Updated 1/22/2016
Hasbro Launches 'Companion Pets' for Seniors
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... — Updated 1/22/2016
Kaweah Delta Announces Free 'Better Living' Workshops
Kaweah Delta Health Care District is offering a free workshop to help people learn how to better manage their health. The workshop is designed for those with ongoing health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, asthm... — Updated 1/22/2016
Partnerships Make 'Stockings for Senior Citizens' Drive a Success
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 Senio... — Updated 1/22/2016
Veteran's Corner
Welcome to this edition of Veterans Corner! Although you may not think about it, at some time in life, you may need emergency care. If and when that happens, the following... — Updated 1/22/2016
Visalia Offers Pickleball, Softball, Volleyball and Soccer for Seniors
Once again, the City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department will include a variety of sports activities among its busy spring schedule for seniors. "What we're doing... — Updated 1/22/2016
Heart of Seniors Luncheon and Resource Fair Set for Feb. 11
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.... — Updated 1/22/2016
