Seniors Free for Ventura YMCA’s Senior Health & Fitness Day
Programs will be available for older adults of all fitness levels
Valle Verde Retirement Community to Unveil Mosaic Garden
Resident volunteers raise $70,000 for benches, stools and an outdoor dining table
Garden Court Seniors Honored for Keeping Santa Barbara ‘Looking Good’
Residents earn Spirit of Service Award for their efforts to walk the neighborhood collecting trash off sidewalksVolunteers Needed for County’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Service
Certified facilitators advocate for the rights of residents in long-term care facilitiesDavid Sayen: Medicare and Mental Health
Coverage includes outpatient and inpatient treatment, as well as prescription drugs
Anita Peca: Converting Savings to Retirement Income
The challenge in drawing down your portfolio is ensuring the money will last as long as it's needed
Attorney Opens Santa Barbara Practice Specializing in Elder Abuse, Personal Injury
Denise Platt, a registered nurse, has 30 years of experience as a nursing executive and 10 years as an attorney
Alliance for Living and Dying Well Celebrates ‘Five Wishes’
More than 200 people gather for second annual community event
Hospice of Santa Barbara Honors Senior Volunteer Ann Smithcors
She is recognized for providing more than 30 years of service to the nonprofit
UCSB Scholar Examines Social Policy and Home Health Care
In her book Caring for America, Eileen Boris examines how home care became attached to welfareCentral Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Celebrates Older Americans Month
Senior awards ceremonies scheduled May 16 in Buellton and May 21 in San Luis ObispoPathPoint Celebrates Older Americans Month
Its programs recognize the value that older adults bring to communitiesHow to Broach the Topic of Future Planning for Aging Parents
Senior Planning Services offers key tips for communicating with the elderly
Charlene Fletcher Promoted to Resident Services Director for Garden Court
She began her career with the organization as a volunteer caregiver
Senior Planning Services Honors Madelyn King for 22 Years of Caregiving
Her dedicated service includes caring for Shirley and Claude Hardesty of CarpinteriaAnita Peca: Myths and Facts About Social Security
Truth is, the program was never meant to be the sole source of income for retirees
Hospice of Santa Barbara Honors Its Volunteers at Recognition Party
More than 130 volunteers provide service to clients, patients and familiesDavid Sayen: Medicare’s Coverage for Hospice Care and How It Works
To be eligible for services, you must meet several conditionsVisiting Nurse & Hospice Care Welcomes Two New Doctors
Dr. Timothy Jones joins Santa Ynez branch, and Dr. Natasha Marston works with Serenity House
‘Never Too Old to Play’ — May Is Older Americans Month
An increasing number of seniors are staying active by volunteering and engaging in social and physical activities
Local YMCAs Thrive Thanks to Helping Hands of Dedicated Volunteers
Channel Islands YMCA branches offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for all agesAlliance for Living and Dying Well to Host Community Celebration of Five Wishes
Advance health-care directives will be the focus of the April 24 event, free and open to the publicAnita Peca: Key Estate Planning Documents You Need
Regardless of age, health or wealth, considering having a durable power of attorney, advanced medical directives, will, letter of instruction and living trust
Golden Inn & Village One Step Closer to Home for Seniors in Need
Property enters escrow for affordable housing project at Refugio Road and Highway 246 in Santa Ynez
Elizabeth Wolfson: Aging as a Muse
Emotional flexibility and a focus on the positive can help ensure healthy aging
Home Care Certification Helps Ensure Agencies Employ Trustworthy Caregivers
Help Unlimited has safeguards in place to protect the well-being and care of its clients
David Sayen: What the Health Reform Law Does for Medicare
There are real benefits available to recipients, from closing the 'donut hole' to allowing annual wellness visits
Capps Highlights Health Reform Benefits for Central Coast Medicare Beneficiaries
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act marks its two-year anniversary
Director Amy Mallett Off and Running to Raise Money for Goleta Valley Senior Center
Two years after competing in Oregon, she's on her mark for Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon — and needs your helpDA’s Office Offers Financial Abuse Prevention Tips for Seniors
Investment seminars touting a 'free' lunch and 'free' advice are among common scams‘Dementia: Current Trends & Future Directions’ Focus of Local Conference
Alzheimer’s Association will present a full slate of keynote speakers and workshop presentations on April 18Cottage Health System Offering Free Stroke Education Program
The next Santa Barbara class will begin at 2 p.m. March 21
Tim Wetzel Joins Valle Verde Retirement Community as Executive Director
He brings more than 24 years of senior living and health-care experience
Dr. Scott Saunders: Lifestyle Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
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