For some seniors, living with family members is not a doable situation. For others, it has become a functional, successful and treasured norm. Dr. Gene Dorio, a local geriatric physician,…
Residents and guests to Oakmont of Valencia walked the halls to the senior living facility’s movie theater to watch a screening of the film “Lives Well Lived” on Friday. “Today’s…
The Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging gathered with contributors, volunteers and members of the public to celebrate the opening of Bella Vida, the new senior center, at their Annual…
Throughout Southern California, the Alzheimer’s Association will provide families and caregivers with programs addressing several facets of Alzheimer’s as part of their push for healthy living throughout the month of…
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, a family’s life can turn upside down. In such situations, families may not know much about the disease, including what to expect…
Routine doctor visits are a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. As noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, even men who feel healthy and live active lifestyles must…
Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are seniors more at…
It's easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household goods to antiques and treasured keepsakes, decades of living often means decades of stuff. When…
When the Santa Clarita Valley hit a growth spurt in the early 1970s, new needs arose for many public services — including those for older residents. That, said Barbara Cochran,…
Chrissy Rescigno walked through CrossFit Coveted with a weight in each hand, about to sit down for her workout. At 61, the Santa Clarita resident devotes five days of each…
After over a year of construction, the new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is planning to open its doors by early May, according to Kevin MacDonald, executive director of the…
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center was packed Friday as seniors celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional Irish feast of corned beef and cabbage. “There’s just so much great…
Alzheimer’s disease strikes pain and division in many families, without always giving loved ones a break to cope. But when it comes to bringing the family together to reconnect with…
After working for two years as a caregiver, Raagib Quraishi opened his own facility, Young At Heart, in June 2018 with his parents’ help in the Stevenson Ranch house he grew up in.
A Second Wind, by Mary Petersen My friend recommended a book to me a few weeks ago — “Adventures in Memory.” This, ironically, after I boasted in my last column…
With Valentine's Day around the corner, county prosecutors have a warning for old people young at heart. In a notice issued Friday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office,…
If you’re like most seniors, you once owned a gold mine: your very own record collection. As years passed, however, those harmonious hordes became endangered species. Compact discs made their…
Seniors with deeply held religious beliefs must be cautious of scammers using their own beliefs to exploit them, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cautioned on Friday. Called it…
The Senior Resource Alliance of Santa Clarita Valley held a workshop for caregivers at Oakmont of Santa Clarita on Saturday. The workshop, called “4 Keys to Caregiving: What Every Family…
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff WriterIt’s official. I laminated my Medicare card, renewed my AARP membership and even cashed in on a half-price Metrolink ticket. Last month, I reached a…
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