Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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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...
I am seeing more and more Baby Boomers my age get dementia. Is there anything that I can eat or drink that might help prevent me from getting that disease? There have been a lot of studies done on how highly processed foods that we regularly eat, such as bacon, luncheon meats and basically anything with preservatives, have a negative effect on our cognitive abilities. Start reading the ingredient labels on the foods you purchase and basically anything you cannot pronounce is not healthy for your brain. The National Institute...
Surprise package on your doorstep? What could be wrong with free products being delivered to your home? Turns out, you could have been targeted for a recent scam called "brushing." A brushing scam occurs when scammers send unordered packages to people, using their address to create fake verified reviews and boost product ratings. These items, often inexpensive and lightweight, help third-party sellers appear more legitimate and increase sales. In brushing scams, third-party online sellers create fake orders, and deliver them...
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) has announced the 53rd Annual Senior Day in the Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Mooney Grove Park, 7000 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. This annual event, hosted in partnership with the Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, will bring together seniors for a day filled with "aloha spirit," entertainment and community celebration. This year's Senior Day in the Park will feature Hawaiian-themed entertainment, a...
The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 2025 Visalia Senior Games March 27-30. "This year's Visalia Senior Games saw great success," said Holly Ellis, recreation supervisor for the City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department. "While, some events were cancelled, many were quite successful." The largest event this year was pickleball, held over two days and attracting 278 participants. Track and field had 48, and 26 athletes competed in archery or disc...
Thanks to its scenic beaches, beautiful redwood forests, and walkable cities, California is a popular retirement spot for seniors. But the state isn't exactly known for its affordability - especially when it comes to housing. Can retirees on a fixed budget really avoid wasting money if they want to enjoy their golden years in the notoriously pricy Golden State? If you move to one of these more affordable California cities, the answer could be a resounding yes. Keep reading to...
Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. Some of the most common scams include posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), trying to trick people into either paying up or sharing personal information. Common Tax Scams • Impersonation Scams: Often initiated by phone calls, one involves fake IRS tax demands with threats of arrest, while the other tricks victims into providing personal information under the false pretense of issuing tax refunds, w...
On January 9, the Tulare Police Department received a call regarding a possible scam. The elderly male victim had already lost $130,000 and suspects were actively trying to get him to provide another $90,000. A family member found out and immediately contacted the Tulare Police Department. The suspects convinced the victim they were some type of "trading company" and offered the victim an opportunity to invest and make money. The victim was instructed to download a phone application officers believe to be fictitious. With...
Question: I wanted to research different senior communities in our area, and after I went to a referral website, I now have a lot of communities calling me. Why did this happen? Senior community referral companies gather information such as pricing, senior living details and amenities, on their website. They refer people who investigate information on their website to senior living communities. Once you give the referral company your information, they send your contact information to senior communities as a referral. Senior c...
Time and the tide wait for no man, as the saying goes. It's just as true as it was in the first notable reference in about 1395. Eventually, we all get old. And there comes a point in time where it's no longer advisable for us to drive. When that happens, what do you do with the car? And what do you do with the person's auto insurance policy? That's what a listener of the Clark Howard Podcast recently asked. Auto Insurance Changes? Our older relative stopped driving. Does he...
In a display of heartfelt gratitude, residents of Quail Park Memory Residences of Visalia delivered handmade holiday gifts to the staff at Kaweah Health on December 11. A few of the residents presented handcrafted holiday gifts, including clay candle holders, hand-painted kitchen towels and festive ornaments. These items were created by the Quail Park residents in November and December as part of a community effort to thank the healthcare workers who support them during...
"Beatrice" fell hard when she met her Spanish lumberjack on a dating site in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was 66, somewhat attractive and looked uncannily like Beatrice's late husband who died just months before the pandemic hit. "I was missing not having him here to talk about, you know, what was going on in the world and everything," Beatrice said. "So, somebody suggested to go online through a dating service... and this guy's pictures show up and he's just, you...
O2 in the United Kingdom has unveiled the newest member of its fraud prevention team, "Daisy." As "Head of Scammer Relations," this state-of-the-art AI Granny's mission is to talk with fraudsters and waste as much of their time as possible with human-like rambling chat to keep them away from real people, while highlighting the need for consumers to stay vigilant as the UK faces a fraud epidemic. Created using a range of cutting-edge AI technology and trained with the help of...
Question: My spouse passed away last June, and I am getting depressed and bored in my home alone. All my neighbor friends have passed away or moved. What can I do to make me feel like I have a purpose on this earth? The beginning of a new year is the best time to make positive changes in your life. Having a purpose to look forward to is important to keep your body and brain active. There are powerful and healthy chemicals that are created in your body when you do actions that you enjoy. Laughing and socializing with others...
We tend to carry all kinds of personal items in our purses or wallets. While it is necessary to carry your driver's license and credit cards, it can be dangerous to carry other documents and information. If your wallet is lost or stolen, your bank account and identity could be at risk. Never Carry These Items in Your Wallet Open your wallet and take time to ensure these items aren't inside of it. Social Security Card Never carry your Social Security card. Instead, memorize you...
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...
Being safe and comfortable at home is a large part of living well. Home modifications and repairs can help everyone prevent accidents and maintain an independent lifestyle, especially older adults and people with disabilities. Many older adults prefer to live in their own homes for as long as possible, but too often don't think about whether a home can adapt to their needs as they age. Making improvements before they are needed is a good way to ensure that a home is ready for...
I had to quit my job to care for my father. His income is very low and the cost of caring for him is coming out of my savings. Are there any programs that can help? The government offers benefits for seniors. Many government programs can help to provide financial assistance to seniors who need additional financial support. The following programs may make the financial aspect of caregiving easier. 1. Money for Veterans to Modify their Caregiver's Home If your family member is a retired service member with service-connected...
The holiday season is a joyous time for many. Families gather to celebrate, spend time together, and look forward to the new year. This time of year can be difficult, though, for homebound senior citizens experiencing isolation, with limited resources and support. To add a little holiday cheer to their lives, selected seniors will receive a stocking filled with donated cold-weather items and hygiene products during the annual Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA)...
Over 300 area residents participated in this year's Tulare and Kings Counties Walk to End Alzheimer's at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, on October 5. So far, more than $35,000 has been raised to fight the disease. "This year's event was a smash success" said Walk Manager Heather McCarthy. This year's goal was $30,000 and McCarthy knew before Walk Day that this event had already surpassed its goal. "Even though this event has gone over its goal, there is...
Question: I am a senior and want to stay in my home for as long as I can. My daughter said there are too many hazards for me here. How can I live safer in my home? Your daughter is correct. What used to be a safe zone for you when you were younger can become extremely hazardous. As you age, your home should be someplace where you feel safe and secure. A 2014 study conducted by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention found that 28.7% of adults over 65 reported fallin...
Every year people over the age of 60 are bilked out of $28.3 billion in financial scams. There are people with nefarious intentions who use a variety of ways to try to scam money from older adults Here are just a few of those ways and the steps you can take to avoid being victimized: The Grandparent Scam In this scam, the victim is contacted by someone posing as a grandchild or other loved one, who claims to be in a precarious situation and needs money immediately. Their name might even show up on Caller ID. The stress of...
On Friday, September 20, the Kings County Commission on Aging will host this year's Senior Picnic at Burris Park, 6500 Clinton Ave., Kingsburg. The event, which will feature food, a cake walk, games, informational tables, a crazy hat contest and an Elvis performance, will run from from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free, but there is a $3 suggested donation. For more information, call (559) 852-2828....
Plans are currently underway to celebrate fall with the annual Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House. The event, scheduled for Friday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, will feature information tables, programs and a lunch. Attendance is free for guests of all ages. The Fall Open House is expected to include more than 40 local vendors, each hand-selected as an agency, program or business that offers vital resources for mature adults. "The Visali...