Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Westgate Gardens Care Center in Visalia has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for being among the best nursing homes for short-term rehabilitation. Westgate Gardens is a 140‑bed, skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing high‑quality, compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment. It specializes in a wide range of rehabilitative and clinical therapies, including pulmonary therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and advanced wou...
Patients seeking primary care services have a new option, thanks to Kaweah Health. A new primary clinic will open in a 7,000-square-foot space on the first floor of the Cigna Building at 5300 W. Tulare Ave., Suite 100, Visalia, after signing a 10-year lease agreement with the County of Tulare, which owns the building. And Marc Mertz, the newly named CEO of Kaweah Health, couldn't be more excited. "This is going to give us a tremendous advantage in the recruitment of physicians...
Dr. Jatinder Chopra, M.D., an internal medicine specialist with 47 years of experience in caring for the Tulare community, has officially joined Family HealthCare Network (FHCN). As part of this transition, FHCN has acquired Dr. Chopra's long-standing practice, ensuring that patients will continue to receive care at the same Tulare location. The health center, located at 858 N. Cherry St., Suite D, Tulare, will offer annual wellness visits for adults, walk-in appointments,...
The Kaweah Health Board of Directors selected Marc Mertz, a strategic healthcare executive with national consulting expertise, as the organization's new chief executive officer. Mertz, who started his new role as CEO on December 22, succeeds Gary Herbst, who previously announced his retirement. Mertz, who previously served as Kaweah Health's chief strategy officer, joined the organization in 2018. Prior to that, he served as vice president and physician services practice...
Valley Strong Credit Union has pledged $1 million to Adventist Health Hanford. The donation will go toward the hospital's $10 million cath lab fundraising campaign, which is part of a larger $40 million investment to improve heart care services in Hanford. Cath labs are specialized medical facilities where diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to the heart and blood vessels are performed using catheters or tubes. To celebrate this gift, a special community event was...
When the residents and team members at Quail Park on Cypress learned about 5-year-old Isla's heartfelt wish to visit a sunny beach in Florida with her family, they were inspired to take action. Partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Coast and Southern Central Valley, the senior living community hosted a fundraising event to help make Isla's dream a reality. On June 20, Quail Park hosted "Sip & Savor: A California Wine & Craft Brew Experience," a special event de...
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...
"Peace, Love & Groovy Times" is the theme of this year's Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House. The event, scheduled for Friday, October 24, 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 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 Visalia Senior Center Open House is the perfect opportunity to invite s...
On Friday, September 19, 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, prizes, vendors, "Elvis" and a car show, 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....
"Ninety years ago today, the Social Security Act was signed into law, marking a watershed moment for our country by providing American workers with a foundation for their financial security and dignity in retirement," said AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan on August 14. Today more than 69 million Americans receive Social Security, with the number expected to increase to 82 million people by the time Social Security turns 100. Social Security helps tens of millions of Americans...
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds on June 18. The combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are projected to have enough dedicated revenue to pay all scheduled benefits and associated administrative costs until 2034, one year earlier than projected last year, with 81% of benefits payable at that time. The OASI Trust Fund is...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its latest annual report. Internet Crime Report 2024 combines information from 859,532 complaints of suspected Internet crime and details reported losses exceeding $16 billion - a 33% increase from 2023. The top three cybercrimes, by number of complaints reported by victims in 2024, were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data breaches. Victims of investment fraud, specifically...
The Visalia Connect RibbonCutting Ceremony was held on June 10 at the Visalia Transit Center to formally launch Visalia Connect, a new ride service for the community. Visalia Connect provides convenient, flexible service throughout Visalia with a mobile app offering a rider experience like popular ride-sharing platforms Uber or Lyft. The service is part of the City of Visalia's Transit Division and joins a variety of other rider options. "We are excited to introduce Visalia...
June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and observances were 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. Each year, an estimated five million older persons in the United States are abused, neglected or exploited. To remember seniors who reported some form of abuse in 2024, Tulare County HHSA and...
Thanks to their genetic makeup, their ability to navigate mazes and their willingness to work for cheese, mice have long been a go-to model for behavioral and neurological studies. In recent years, they have entered a new arena – virtual reality – and now Cornell researchers have built miniature VR headsets to immerse them more deeply in it. Cornell researchers built miniature VR headsets to immerse mice more deeply in virtual environments that can help reveal the neural act...
On April 10, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act alongside Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Gabe Evans (CO-08). This bipartisan, bicameral bill makes critical reforms to improve access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries. The Senate companion bill is led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-IL), Mark Warner (D-IN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). “Supplemental oxygen is lifesaving, but many people struggle to get access due to burdensome M...
Adventist Health, in partnership with the Corcoran Hospital District and the Boswell Family Fund, held a check presentation event on April 9 to celebrate a transformative $7,020,000 philanthropic gift – the largest in Adventist Health's history. The event, held at Adventist Health Corcoran Medical Office, welcomed community members, patients, local leaders, and elected officials to honor this investment in the health and future of the Corcoran community. "This investment is m...
On February 11, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023. Dr. Tariq is a practicing family medicine physician with a passion for teaching and preventative health. She currently provides care in the outpatient and hospital settings and is a core faculty member for the Kaweah Health Family Medicine...
The Kings County Commission on Aging Council (KCCOA) and Kings County In-Home Supportive Services will host its annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Event, featuring informational booths, food, entertainment and prizes. "The community will enjoy having a great time while socializing with friends and family," said Antonia Olivera, KCCOA community social service specialist. "They will have the opportunity to become familiar with various social service agencies and the services they provide," she said. The event will be held on...
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,...
In response to the widespread devastation caused by the wildfires across the Los Angeles area, AARP Foundation has launched a disaster relief campaign to provide critical aid to those affected, especially older adults. To amplify the impact of public support, AARP will match contributions dollar for dollar — up to $500,000 — to help the people impacted rebuild their lives and communities. In January, destructive wildfires raged across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, leaving a trail of devastation and misery, par...
The Kingsburg Senior Center has completed its kitchen remodeling project and is now offering meals cooked in-house by nutrition coordinators. The remodeling project was funded by a grant from the Kingsburg Healthcare District. In addition, a grant from the Hillblom Foundation will help purchase supplies to support the hot meal program. In a partnership with the Kingsburg Healthcare District, the center offers a free continental breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. weekdays. In addition,...
On January 30, the California Department of Aging (CDA) released a new report detailing 81 Master Plan for Aging (MPA) initiatives designed to build momentum and drive results for older Californians over the next two years. The MPA, California's 10-year blueprint for aging and disability services that has become a national model, continues to be a catalyst to empower older adults, Californians with disabilities, and caregivers, according to a new report on its progress....
The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2025 Visalia Senior Games March 27-30. The games will include competitions in pickleball, track and field, swimming, table tennis, disc golf and archery. The competitions are scheduled over a four-day period this year, a change from last year's games, which were held on weekends from mid-March to late May. "This year, we've decided to bring the Senior Games back to a single weekend to create a more focused and...
The Heart of Seniors Expo & Fashion Show, hosted by the Senior Coalition, will be held on Thursday, February 13, at the Visalia Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. The event, which marks its 10th anniversary year, will include a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show with senior models escorted by American Ambulance team members, and a luncheon. The resource fair opens at 8 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and...