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Victim Advocate Promoted to Supervisor
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward announced the promotion of long-time staff member Nicole Burnham to the position of Supervising Victim Advocate. Burnham has served in the... — Updated 5/25/2023
New Report Finds Growing Caregiver Burden in California
The Alzheimer's Association's 2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report finds that the burden on California Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers remains significant. The repo... — Updated 5/25/2023
Tulare County Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught Retires
Tulare County's Health Officer, Dr. Karen Haught, retired as the county's top health official on March 17, following a career in public service spanning over 20 years. Dr. Haught... — Updated 5/25/2023
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CSET Reopens Woodlake Senior Center
Grace Villarreal looked around the new Woodlake Senior Center and smiled. "I kept asking when it was going to reopen," she said. "I like the dancing for exercise, and the art." On M... — Updated 5/25/2023
Elder Abuse Awareness Month to be Observed in South Valley
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is participating by encouraging community members to Wear Purple on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), June 15, to... — Updated 5/25/2023
Healthgrades Ranks Kaweah Health in Top 2%
On January 17, Healthgrades announced America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2023, naming Kaweah Health Medical Center one of the 20 hospitals in California and the only hospital in the... — Updated 3/2/2023
Adventist Health Breaks Ground in Corcoran
Adventist Health celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Adventist Health Medical Office Corcoran. The current two offices will be combined and operating out of the new location.... — Updated 3/2/2023
U.S. House Passes Financial Exploitation Prevention Act
Seniors are expected to make up 18% of the nation’s population by 2030. As more investors age into retirement, their risk of exploitation increases. In response, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial E... — Updated 3/2/2023
KT AAA Seeks New Advisory Council Members
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) is seeking applications from persons interested in filling vacancies on the K/T AAA Advisory Council. The K/T AAA Advisory Council... — Updated 3/2/2023
Social Security Payment Increase Attracts Scammers
Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for recipients of Social Security benefits and Supplementary Security Income (SSI).... — Updated 3/2/2023
Senior Day in the Park Scheduled for May 5
A much anticipated event is expected to return on May 5 when Senior Day in the Park is planned at Mooney Grove Park. While details at press time were yet to be confirmed,... — Updated 3/2/2023
2023 Alzheimer's Walk to be Held at Valley Strong Ballpark in August
Tulare and Kings County residents are invited to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will be changing its month and location this year. The 2023 Walk will be held on Sunday, August 20, at Val... — Updated 3/2/2023
Senior Centers Reopen in Farmersville and Earlimart
The Farmersville Senior Center, located at 623 N. Avery Ave. in Farmersville, reopened on January 17, while the Earlimart Senior Center at 712 E Washington St in Earlimart opened... — Updated 3/2/2023
Social Security Benefits to Increase by 8.7% in 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7% in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced on September 13. On average, Social Security benefits w... — Updated 2/24/2023
Local Kidney Patient Advocate Maria Grijalva to be Honored
Kidney patient advocate Maria Elena Grijalva has been fighting for people who are at the greatest risk of kidney disease ever since she received a kidney transplant 36 years ago.... — Updated 1/3/2023
Exeter Cemetery District Considers Options After Second Ballot Defeat
Measure U was the Exeter Public Cemetery District's parcel tax measure and plea for help to the community that appeared on the local ballot in both June and November. It was placed... — Updated 1/3/2023
Seniors in Ukraine Most Impacted by Russian Invasion
Older people in Ukraine have been disproportionately impacted by death and injury during Russia's invasion and are unable to access housing on an equal basis with others after being... — Updated 1/3/2023
New Site Selected for Proposed Care Facility
Plans to transform the Goodwill store at 2240 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia into a senior daily care facility have been changed. Instead of remodeling the existing Goodwill store... — Updated 1/3/2023
Romance Scammers Prey Online on Lonely Seniors
Kathy Waters, executive director and co-founder of Advocating Against Romance Scammers, advises people not to befriend someone online unless you know them. "Unfortunately, there... — Updated 1/3/2023
FHCN to Open Bookstore in Downtown Visalia
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) scheduled a late October opening for The Book Nook, a local bookstore inspired by FHCN's goal of improving the quality of life and overall health... — Updated 11/7/2022
Tulare County Supervisors Honor Centenarians
Turning 100 years of age is a major milestone and Tulare County Board of Supervisors recognized county seniors who have reached this milestone at its October 4 board meeting.... — Updated 11/7/2022
KCCOA Reopens Two Kings County Senior Centers
The Kings County Commission on Aging (KCCOA) celebrated the official reopening of the Corcoran Senior Center on October 14. The event featured food, bingo, karaoke and a... — Updated 11/7/2022
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles to Decrease
On September 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly... — Updated 11/7/2022
Local Alzheimer's Walk Raises $25,000 to Fight the Disease
About 150 area residents participated in this year's Tulare & Kings Walk to End Alzheimer's at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia on October 1st. Approximately $25,000 was raised to... — Updated 11/7/2022
