Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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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)...
Two Visalia senior living communities have been highlighted by the U.S. News & World Report for providing exceptional care for seniors in 2025. Quail Park of Shannon Ranch was recognized as a "Best Independent and Best Assisted Living Community," and Quail Park Memory Care Residences of Visalia was recognized as a "Best Memory Care Community." U.S. News and World Report's ratings offer a look at the best senior living communities across the United States, to assist older...
Kaweah Health has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Kaweah Health underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in March. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with...
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...
I visited my father over the Memorial Day weekend, and he was not the same as when I visited him last year. I asked him what was wrong, but he just said that elderly people like him get depressed. Is depression normal in seniors? The difficulties that seniors face as they are aging are physical decline, emotional adjustments and the realization of their mortality. They are fully aware of the gradual loss of muscle strength throughout their bodies. The simple tasks of walking upstairs, opening a jar or walking into the...
With its annual "Belle of the Ballpark" competition, the Rustlers Program renewed its most amusing annual tradition. "Belle of the Ballpark" is a fan experience, a pageant-like celebration that encourages ladies ages 60 and over to show off their talents in front of the Rawhide crowd. The ladies, or potential "Belles," are women from the Tulare and Kings County area, who participate in different activities showcasing their talents, much like a beauty pageant. This year, those...
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...
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...