Expansion of federal waiver programs and state plan services has increased access to self-directed services. More people who live with disabilities or age in place are turning to self-direction for
By Robby Brumberg Forbes Health The joy of playing sports may seem like a young person’s game. But why should they have all the fun — not to mention all
The “new” Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Bella Vida will celebrate its fifth anniversary in April. The center, which serves more than 15,000 SCV seniors annually offers a range of
As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your
If you’re 65, there is one piece of mail you shouldn’t ignore this month Are you or someone you love on Medicare? As the annual Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at all age levels. Seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley embrace the need
Dodger outfielder and designated hitter J.D. Martinez is prioritizing his lung health this baseball season. He has asthma, an underlying medical condition that puts him at increased risk for pneumococcal
Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according
It’s vital to stay active as you age, but how can you keep working toward your fitness goals during the sweltering summer heat? Exercising outdoors as the temps — and
Do you struggle with starting or maintaining a fitness routine? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. While most of us know that exercise is beneficial, fitness can be daunting, especially if
More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July
According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and many of those adults plan
More than half of Americans take an over-thecounter vitamin or dietary supplement, but many may not realize that the quality of these products can vary greatly. Because supplements are not
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer It’s Spring! When nature revives after the cold winter months. Trees blossom, daffodils shoot up to surprise us and birds chirp as they prepare
The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a home. Those rewards can benefit
Retirement may be seen as a time to slow down and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, but today’s seniors clearly did not get the memo. Modern seniors look and
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My friend’s husband is in the hospital. He has had various tests, procedures and biopsies for the last few months and can’t seem to
The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including
According to the American Heart Association, one in four heart attack or ischemic (clot-related) stroke survivors will have a second heart attack or clot-related stroke.1 To help prevent a second
Dieting is a way of life for many people. The Boston Medical Center says an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, spending $33 billion annually on
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