Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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A new analysis from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) shows the average senior who retired in 1999 has lost nearly $5,000 in Social Security payments as a result of the government using the wrong price index to calculate Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs). The COLA is currently calculated with the CPI-W, a price index that tracks inflation for people who work and live in cities. Instead, it should be using the CPI-E, which is designed to reflect seniors' budgets and tends to...
Autumn is in full gear now. This is a great time to plant almost any tree, shrub, perennial, ground cover, wildflower seeds and the last of spring-flowering bulbs. Days are shorter and storms may affect our ability to work outdoors, but November is still a great month for outdoor work. Planting In the cool autumn weather, transplanted plants will experience less shock. If we haven't received enough rain to saturate the soil, fill the planting hole with water and let it drain,...
Perhaps you have noticed the days are getting shorter? A sure sign that summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. I think of the garden year not from January-December, but from autumn to autumn, since so much of our garden creation and re-creation happens in the fall. The first half of September is preparation, and the second half is when the action really begins. Planting The vegetable garden transitions from warm to cool season, so there will be some of each in...
Valley fever is on the rise in California with more than 5,500 provisional cases reported through the first six months of 2025. In 2024, California reported nearly 12,500 cases, the highest year on record for California and a significant jump from the 7,000-9,000 cases reported annually from 2017 through 2023. Rates of valley fever continue to be highest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, but cases have been increasing in other areas such as the northern Central Valley and the Central Coast. Valley fever, also known as...
At their August 12th meeting, Tulare County Supervisors heard a presentation about the county's adult services from Dayna Wyld, manager of the Adult Services Division of Tulare County Health and Human Services. "Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month with Senior Day in the Park, a special community event held at Mooney Grove Park," Wyld said to start her presentation. "And each June, we recognize and support those affected by elder abuse at our annual World Elder Abuse...
July is historically our hottest and driest month. Keep things easy this month, on both you and the garden. Work in the mornings, stay hydrated and ease off the pruning and fertilizing. July is a great month to plan for autumn and do whatever preparation you can for creating a more water-efficient, California-style garden. Planting Avoid planting most ornamental plants in July. Instead use your water to keep the vegetable garden, orchard and existing plants (especially trees)...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA), "the national voice for every person's right to age well," has selected the winners of its fifth annual photo contest, which this year focused on what it looks like to be 75 in America, in celebration of its 75 years of service to older adults. "This year's photographs are a great illustration of the gift of longevity and what it means to age well," said Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO. "NCOA has been working for 75 years to make...
June means hot and dry weather, with occasional drops in temperature. Daytime temperatures average around 92 degrees Fahrenheit daytime and 58 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Expect almost 14 hours of sunshine per day, but don't expect rain: June is historically the third driest month of the year. We need to keep our gardens healthy and growing with water-efficient practices and low-water-use plants. Planting Your ornamental planting should be finished by the middle of the...
The first day of spring is called the vernal equinox, and this year it occurs on March 20. April is usually the month of wildflower bloom and taking a viewing drive. In our gardens, too, we should see foliage growth and flowers. This is a month of garden activity and chances to be outside enjoying and working in our gardens. Planting Transplants of most summer vegetables can be planted now, along with seeds of squash, beans, corn, cucumber and melon. You can plant almost any...
Panama has claimed the top spot as the world's #1 retirement destination for 2025, according to the new International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index. The comprehensive guide highlights the best and most affordable places worldwide for retirees seeking adventure, comfort and value for money. The Index helps retirees identify destinations where their dollar stretches further, offering great value in real estate, living costs and quality of life. "Our goal is to empower...
Is it spring yet? Many days in February can feel spring-like. Early wildflowers might appear, and some trees will start to leaf out. But we still might get frost, fog, rain, snow and even hail. It's a transition month: which means change, which means expect variety, in the weather and in our gardens. Enjoy watching the seasonal shifts beginning this month. Planting You can transplant most trees, perennials, spring-blooming bulbs and summer flower annuals this month. Plant so...
AARP will return to CES 2025 on January 7-10 to spotlight the laterst trends in AgeTech and showcase new innovations from the startups and companies in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. Newly appointed CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will join industry thought leaders in sharing insights on key topics and innovations shaping the future of care and healthy aging. The AgeTech Collaborative will help lead the Digital Health Summit, where experts will explore the role of...
December is the coldest month of the year in our area, and the winter solstice occurs on December 21. It's the shortest day of the year, the first day of winter, and from then on the days will be getting longer. Celebrations around the solstice are most often marked with greenery for the promise of a returning spring, yule logs and candles to increase the light for the day, and in general everything nature-related to remind ourselves we live on a living, changing, complicated...
Leeza Gibbons is best known as a co-host of "Entertainment Tonight" and for "Leeza," her syndicated daytime talk show. She is also an author and, since 2017, has hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade on local television. In 2007, she was appointed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to a board that oversees the state's stem cell research agency. Gibbons' current passion is Leeza's Care Connection, which helps caregivers learn ways to cope and manage their role. She ca...
California’s aging population is more diverse and growing faster than any other age group. By 2030, an estimated 10.3 million older Californians (age 60 and over) will make up 25% of the state’s population. California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) affirms the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and people with disabilities. It acts as a “blueprint” for state government, local government, the private sector and philanthropy to prepare the state for the coming demographic changes and continue Californi...
In honor of National Pickleball Day, the Trust for the National Mall and Humana have announced program details for the three-day monumental event, National Mall of Pickleball. The event celebrates America's most intergenerational sport September 27-29 on 11 temporary courts in the shadow of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The weekend is themed "One for the Ages," showcasing a new era of pickleball where multiple generations play together...
Tulare County Public Health has received a report of a human case of West Nile virus in a Tulare County resident. Public health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus and St. Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV) have been detected in multiple locations within the county. The two viruses are very similar and are transmitted by the same types of mosquitoes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the West Nile virus is transmitted to...
In a development that could redefine senior communities throughout the solar system, Thrive Pavilion has announced the creation of Lunar Haven, the "first-ever senior community on the moon." "Today marks a monumental step forward not just in senior living but in human habitation and exploration," said Thrive Pavilion's Director of Lunar Operations Robert Signore. "Lunar Haven offers seniors a quality of life that is literally out of this world. With the moon's lower gravity, m...
August can be a light work month in the garden. Continue to repair water leaks and keep up with warm season weeds. August is also perfect for the following tasks: Planting This is the big month to plant seeds for cool season vegetables such as Asian greens, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leek, lettuce, pea, spinach and Swiss chard. You can also direct-seed another crop of beans. You can plant some ornamentals, but it will be a lot easier on you and them if you wait until...
Public Health officials in Tulare County have confirmed an adult case of measles was brought to the county by an international traveler. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the county since the disease was confirmed in an 18-month-old child. Public health officials are working to identify and trace potential exposures, determine if those exposed have been vaccinated for the disease, and evaluate their potential for developing and spreading measles. Anyone who has...
For the third time, the world's #1 retirement destination is Costa Rica, according to International Living's 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index. This yearly index - the 33rd annual from the magazine - examines the top safe, good-value destinations beyond the U.S. or Canada, comparing, contrasting, ranking and rating them to select countries across the globe where a retired couple can live a comfortable, carefree life on as little as $2,000 a month. The key aim of the index...
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and observances will be held in both Tulare and Kings Counties. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social,...
Spring is in the air, but we could have reminders of winter and hints of summer all month. Planting: Spring is the second season of major planting. You can plant all varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers and vines. In the edible garden, plant heat-lovers like cucumber, tomato, melon, beans, eggplant and squash towards the end of the month. You can also plant potato, radish, chives, greens, beets, and herbs of all types. Citrus, avocado and other...
In February, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) held three in-person public forums to get customer input about AT&T's pending application to discontinue landline phone service. The forums were held in Clovis, Ukiah, and Indio. Online forums are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The webcasts can be seen at www.admcinmonitor.com/ca/cpuc and accessed using the "LOGIN" link and the passcode 6032788#. AT&T is a "Carrier of Last Resort" (COLR) and r...
Today, you are more likely to meet a farmer over the age of 65 than under the age of 44. Most farmers have been in the industry for more than a decade, and over 60% of them work another job in addition to farming. Farmers are the oldest workforce in the country. According to the last USDA Census of Agriculture, the median age of a farmer is 57.5 years. This is more than two years older than any other job. For generations, farming was considered a family calling, but today one-...