Elizabeth Wolfson: Healthy Aging — Contradiction or Reality?
A healthy attitudinal stance accepts the decline of the body as well as hidden opportunities
Rosemarie Anderson: My Life Changed Forever After My Stroke
Family, friends and the staff at Santa Barbara Convalescent Hospital make a big difference in a long recoveryGoleta Valley Senior Center to Host ‘New to Medicare’ Presentation
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program is sponsoring the Feb. 1 free eventMedicare, Health Insurance Counseling Available at Goleta Valley Community Center
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program offers consultations on Wednesdays and Fridays
David Sayen: Getting Medicare-Covered Health Services at Home
Patients who qualify may be able to save trips to the hospital or doctor's office
AARP Tax-Aide Program Available at Goleta Valley Community Center
Reservations for volunteer assistance will be accepted starting Jan. 19
Valle Verde Retirement Community Earns Fifth Consecutive Waste Reduction Award
CalRecycle recognizes the Santa Barbara continuing-care facility's campuswide green initiative
Love and Companionship Foster Healthier, Longer Life
Studies show that socially isolated seniors are at higher risk for disease and illness
Home Heating Help Available for Low-Income Seniors, Families
Community Action Commission can assist with payments and weatherization for qualifying households
Neurologic Music Therapy Group Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease
Friday's meeting, also open to spouses and caregivers, will be held in the Peppers Estate Ballroom
Center for Intergenerational Relations to Host Free Workshops
Local experts will help those feeling caught in the middle — of caring for their families, aging loved ones and themselves
Make Time for Memories with the Seniors in Your Life
Coastal Home Care offers simple steps for connecting with aging family members and friends
Channel Islands YMCAs Offering Free Trial Memberships to Kick Off Better Living in 2012
Local facilities will host Open House celebrations on Jan. 7
David Sayen: What Medicare Covers in the Hospital
Enrollment in Parts A and B will provide a full range of benefitsDo You Have Spasmodic Dysphonia?
Information about the origin, types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for the rare voice disorder
Therapy Pets Feel Right at Home with Residents of The Fisher House
Spirit, Baby and Tula provide companionship and other benefits for seniors at the Santa Barbara care facilitySanta Barbara Village Needs Volunteer Drivers for Seniors
First orientation session scheduled for Thursday, with a range of shifts availableSix Tips for Safe and Comfortable Travel with Senior Errands, Appointments
Planning and consideration for your loved one’s needs will help ensure a smooth tripDeadline Nearing for Beneficiaries to Make Changes to Medicare Plans
Capps issues a reminder that the open enrollment period ends next Wednesday
Friendship Center Brings Adult Day Services to Goleta
An open house and holiday party will be held Dec. 8 at the new facility
Know the Risk Factors to Guard Against Glaucoma, Vision Loss
The effects can be prevented or slowed with early treatment
David Sayen: The Facts About Medicare Premiums
Rumors of a 200 percent increase in Part B rates are false
Hospice of Santa Barbara Honored as Caregiver Champion of the Year
Senior Planning Services presents the award to the nonprofit for its service to families
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Flags Flying Along State Street
The flags will be up through Monday in honor of National Home Health & Hospice Month
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Before Heading Home for Holidays
Early detection can help empower families to plan for the future
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care to Host Grand Opening of New Solvang Branch
The office will serve the Santa Ynez and Lompoc valleys, and is recognized by Medicare and Medi-Cal
Is There a Liability Factor in Owning an Automated External Defibrillator?
Good Samaritan and AED laws protect responders, organizations and the victim
Free Seminar: A Look at Advance Health Care Directives
Alliance for Living and Dying Well will offer tips and advice Thursday
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
Caregiving can take its toll, so it's important to recognize and support those who take care of loved onesChannel Islands YMCAs Honoring Local Soldiers with Free Use on Veterans Day
The organization's support of military servicemen and woman spans 150 years
Hospice of Santa Barbara Serves Record Number of Clients, Patients
The nonprofit organization helped 475 people in the Santa Barbara community in SeptemberSansum Clinic Co-Presenting Free Session on Medicare Part D
The two-hour program will be held Nov. 30 in Santa Barbara
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Offering Free Family Caregiver Tool Kits
The kits include information about hiring in-home care, handling financial responsibilities and planning an advanced health-care directiveCapps Reminds Seniors That Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Starts Saturday
Beneficiaries have a full seven weeks, through Dec. 7, to review their plans
Community Palliative Care Program Accepts Achievement Award
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