As the need for affordable housing sky-rockets in California, some communities are examining all types of potential spaces to house families. In the city of Madera's case, officials zeroed in on two abandoned parking lots in the heart of downtown to build an affordable housing complex. After beginning construction...
Clovis Unified Is Buying A Gown for Each Senior in Class of 2020
Clovis Unified School District, determined that members of the Class of 2020 will have a "first class" graduation experience, is buying gowns for each graduating senior and planning several commencement ceremonies for them. Because the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to mass gatherings, the district won't schedule any of...
Disabled California Seniors in Complex Left Behind in Outage
NOVATO — One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell. Others got disoriented, even in their own apartments, and cried out for help. At least 20 seniors with wheelchairs and walkers were essentially trapped, in the dark, in a...
Compromise Bill Would Reduce Drug Costs for Seniors
WASHINGTON — Two veteran senators — a Republican and a Democrat — unveiled compromise legislation Tuesday to reduce prescription drug costs for millions of Medicare recipients, while saving money for federal and state health care programs serving seniors and low-income people. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley and Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden...
Tech Can Aid Search for Wandering Adults with Dementia
LOS ANGELES — A new program that uses electronic bracelets to find missing people with dementia or autism has been launched in Los Angeles partly in response to the death of a 55-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who wandered away from her husband during a visit to a museum. During...
Bingo and Bongs: More Seniors Seek Pot for Age-Related Aches
LAGUNA WOODS — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few miles from Disneyland. There they board a...
Making Music Together Offers New Horizons for Older Adults
After spending their younger years learning to play music in school or through private lessons, many players hang up their instrument once they become adults. New Horizons Band and Orchestra of Fresno provides a unique opportunity for those with a love of music to revive their skills and play in...