Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Frustrated by the racks of birthday card options that mock older adults as weak, deaf, forgetful and crabby, the anti-ageism group Changing the Narrative is making birthday card shopping empowering and uplifting, producing "age-positive" cards that celebrate aging and honor the recipients. A contest attracting sub-missions from professional greeting card designers from around the country resulted in 10 winning birthday cards - all designed by women, several by women of color...
When you sit around in your empty nests, the kids long flown away, your career drawing to a close and thinking about a retirement plan, it's natural to take a long, hard look at your life. Now that your life no longer revolves around chasing goals and checking items off to-do lists, you may finally have the time to take stock of the hits and misses. In these moments of introspection, a lot of couples realize that they have been stuck in an unfulfilling relationship for far...
With the rise in popularity and adoption of artificial intelligence tools, it is easier than ever to manipulate images, videos and, perhaps most disturbingly, the voices of friends and family members. "Advanced artificial intelligence tools are changing the game for cybercriminals," said Steve Grobman, chief technology officer for McAfee, a company that offers online protection. "Now, with very little effort, they can clone a person's voice and deceive a close contact into...
Tulare County Parks has launched its Parks Sponsorship Programs, as part of its Parks Strategic Outreach Plan. The goal is to transform local parks into vibrant hubs of community activity and environmental stewardship. The plan includes a memorial tree and bench program, which offers the opportunity to remember a loved one. Other sponsorship opportunities, fundraising events and clean-up initiatives include a corporate sponsorship program, an individual membership program,...
Kaweah Health Hospice is observing November as National Hospice Month. For nearly 40 years, the hospice has been delivering end-of-life services in Tulare and Kings Counties, serving adult and pediatric patients. The care provided by Kaweah Health Hospice is not confined to a specific location, instead extending to wherever a patient calls home – their residence, skilled nursing facility, residential care facility or assisted living centers. Kaweah Health Hospice's mission i...
On September 15, the California legislature passed SB 525, a bill that will give more than 400,000 healthcare workers the first $25 per hour minimum wage in the country. Staff in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis clinics and community clinics will receive the pay increase. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on October 13. The SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, a healthcare justice union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers, patients and...
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, these seniors will receive a stocking filled with donated cold-weather items and hygiene products during the annual Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (KT AAA) Stockings...
Reaching your 100th birthday is a tremendous milestone worth celebrating, and on October 3 the Tulare County Board of Supervisors recognized local centenarians for achieving this monumental milestone and proclaimed Centenarian Day in Tulare County. To celebrate their lives, legacy and longevity, the County Supervisors held a special ceremony ahead of their regular board meeting to pay tribute to Tulare County's oldest seniors - residents who are at least 100 years old. Last...
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) opened a new food pantry inside of its Hanford health center at 250 W. 5th St. In partnership with Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO), the food pantry represents a first-of-its-kind for both companies, aimed at serving patients who struggle with food insecurity and are often unable to access healthy foods. Because chronic health conditions and long-term health outcomes are significantly impacted by nutrition, this partnership serves as...
Sierra View Medical Center has applied to California's Distressed Hospital Loan Program for $17.35 million. The Department of Health Care Access and Information, and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority jointly administer this program. Currently, $300 million in funding is available for hospitals — $150 million was originally allocated to the program in Assembly Bill 112; an additional $150 million was added to the 2023-24 state budget from the managed care organization tax. If SVMC is approved for this int...
Candidates who support the issues most important to Americans ages 50+ can improve their margin significantly in close 2024 races, according to a new AARP poll. The poll, which surveyed likely voters from the 40 most competitive congressional districts, found caregiving to be a pivotal top issue for voters 50+. Americans 50+ are the largest – and perhaps the most crucial – voting bloc. While the poll shows that voters 50+ say candidates' stances on Social Security and Med...
The first-ever statewide needs assessment for Californians aged 55 years and older is now underway. The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) is not just another survey; it is your chance to shape the future. CASOA empowers you to voice your needs and preferences. According to a press release, California is "committed to designing programs, supports and services that are centered around the evolving needs of older Californians." "Let the state know what you...
In July, Tulare County Public Health received a report of a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Tulare County resident. On July 11, the Kings Mosquito Abatement District, which serves Kings County, reported that 13 mosquito samples collected in Kings County tested positive for WNV. The district also announced that Aedes aegypti, a mosquito introduced to the area in 2017, has spread throughout the county and is currently prevalent in the cities of Hanford, Lemoore and...
More than 3,600 applications were received from nonprofits and government entities across the country for the seventh annual AARP Community Challenge, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. About $3.6 million is being distributed to fund 310 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. One of the grant winners is the Rural...
About 210 area residents participated in this year's Tulare & Kings Walk to End Alzheimer's at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, before the team's game with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on August 20. So far, $20,379 has been raised to fight the disease. Those walking included members of the Visalia Rawhide, as well as members of the visiting Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. "I believe the event went very well," said Walk Manager Heather McCarthy. "Considering the...
The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the 2023 Visalia Senior Games will be held over the weekend of November 4-5. The games will be the first since the pandemic. "We are very excited to welcome back our senior game event for the first time since 2019," said Holly Ellis, recreation coordinator for the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. "We have received countless emails and calls over the past couple of years and are delighted to sa...
The Kings County Commission on Aging will present a Senior Carnival Park Event on Friday, September 15, at Burris Park, 6500 Clinton Ave., Kingsburg. The event, which will feature a cake walk, games, raffles, food, informational tables, a crazy hat contest and entertainment, will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free. For more information, call (559) 852-2828....
Visalia Senior Center is getting ready to celebrate fall with its annual Senior Center Fall Open House. The event, scheduled for Friday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, will feature information tables, programs and a lunch ($6). 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...
A new 15,000-square-foot Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) clinic is currently under construction in Hanford. The Hanford Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit at its April meeting, and construction began this spring. "Our anticipated opening day is currently slated near the tail end of 2023," said Kerry Hydash, FHCN president and CEO, who was asked if the new facility will replace or expand on the services offered at the health network's current Hanford...
The virtual kidnapping ransom scam typically begins with a phone call saying your family member is being held captive. The caller may allege your granddaughter has been kidnapped and you hear a female screaming in the background. Another variant of the fraud has a family member being held because he or she caused an auto accident, is injured and won't be allowed to go to the hospital until damages are paid. The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that if you receive a phone call from someone who demands payment of a ranso...
Tulare County Public Health celebrated the grand opening of its new Tulare County Public Health Clinic in Visalia on May 2nd. The 4,750-square-foot facility is designed to offer specialty services, including various immunizations, tuberculosis treatment and prevention programs, and services for other communicable diseases. The County of Tulare invested $3 million to construct the new clinic, which has three exam rooms, an x-ray room, waiting rooms, and office space. The...
June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors and Health & Human Services Agency participated by planting flags in front of Government Plaza in Visalia on May 30. County leaders encouraged community members to wear purple on June 15, which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), to promote a better understanding of the abuse and neglect of older persons. On June 15, the Kings County Commission on Aging held a World Elder Abuse...
Six down, two more to go. Community Services Employment Training, which manages eight senior centers in Tulare County, has reopened the Lindsay Senior Center as of June 5. That leaves CSET just the Exeter and Goshen Senior Centers as its last two senior centers remaining to be reopened. "We are changing the number of activities at the site," said Jerel Dutton, assistant director of senior services for CSET. "We will also have other organizations available to make...
Tulare and Kings County residents are encouraged to participate in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, August 20, at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, before the team's game with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. "The Rawhide are ecstatic to host the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's at Valley Strong Ballpark this year," said Markus Hagglund, the team's assistant general manager. "Great strides have been made in Alzheimer's research in...
The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the 2023 Visalia Senior Games will be held at various venues throughout the city on the weekend of November 4-5. The games will be the first since the pandemic. "We're really excited," said City of Visalia Recreation Manager Laurissa Roggenkamp. "It's a signature event of ours and we're happy to have it back. "It's definitely something we've been wanting to do for a while," she said, explaining that her dep...