Archive By Section - Senior Living
Couple finds harmony at center
It started with dancing lessons. Rudy Pavini, 78, had been coming to the SCV Senior Center for several years, taking part in the various dance classes, and getting involved in the chess club. He'd lost his wife of 39 years in 2005, and didn't know if he'd find someone to fall in love with again. "I could never really find what I was looking for," he said. Originally from Massachusetts, Rudy moved to Southern California ...
Resources for seniors living abroad
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips and resources can you recommend to folks interested in retiring abroad? My wife and I will be retiring next year and are intrigued with the idea of living in a foreign country. What can you tell us? Looking Abroad Dear Looking, Whatever your reasons for wanting to retire abroad – a desire for adventure, a lower cost of living, a better climate – you need to do your homework and ...
Bridge club donates to seniors
The home delivered meals program, run by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and the Committee on Aging recently received a $5,000 grant from the American Contract Bridge League Charity Foundation.
Senior Calendar: Monday, Jan. 7, 2013
Activities The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St., Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at 661-259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless otherwise indicated. Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., blood-pressure checks held, Activity Room 6. Every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, hearing screenings held, Supportive Services modular. Free spine education program Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial ...
Senior Calendar: Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Activities The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St., Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at 661-259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless otherwise indicated. Screening: Blood Pressure noon to 1 p.m., A-6 Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., blood-pressure checks held, Activity Room 6. Every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, hearing screenings held, Supportive Services modular. ...
Senior Calendar: Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
Activities The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St., Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at 661-259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless otherwise indicated. Wednesday, Dec. 26 No lecture today. Screening: Blood Pressure noon to 1 p.m., A-6 Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., blood-pressure checks held, Activity Room 6. Every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, ...
Canyon Country couple finds hope
To look at Jody Merriman, smiling, interacting with others and sometimes even singing, one might never guess she has a rare genetic disorder.
Senior Calendar: Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
Activities The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St., Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at 661-259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless otherwise indicated. Wednesday, Dec. 12. Lecture: "Safe Driving for Seniors" by Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Gilda Cruz-Manglapus, Trauma Program Manager Screenings: Diabetes Screening 11 a.m. to noon, Modular. Blood Pressure Noon to 1 p.m., A-6 ...
Holiday safety tips for older drivers
Trips to visit family and friends, nighttime drives to midnight Mass or to look at Christmas lights, emergency runs to the grocery store - driving is as much a part of the holiday season as gift wrap and Christmas carols. No matter where you live in the country, driving during the holidays presents some unique challenges. It pays to make sure both you and your vehicle are prepared to stay safe on the road throughout the winter.
Senior Calendar: Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
Activities The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St., Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at 661-259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless otherwise indicated. Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., blood-pressure checks held, Activity Room 6. Every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, hearing screenings held, Supportive Services modular. Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 ...
Home therapies can ease arthritis pain
About one out of every five American adults has been diagnosed with arthritis, and it is the most common cause of disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The pain and stiffness caused by arthritis - and the high cost of arthritis medications - prompt many people to seek effective home therapies.
Program aims to help keep seniors fit
Most of us know that physical activity provides outstanding benefits, such as maintaining a healthy weight, reducing belly fat, increasing bone density, improving cognitive function and improving sleep quality. But remaining physically active as you age can also help guard against certain chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and some cancers. People who are most fit at midlife experience better health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases after the ...
Strength training tips
Dear Savvy Senior, Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read that strength training could improve my conditions. What can you tell me? Looking for Help Dear Looking A growing body of research shows that strength training exercises can have a profound impact on a person's health as they age - and you're never too old to start. Regular strength training, done at ...
25 years of supporting seniors
It was a silver anniversary for SuzAnn Nelsen, as the director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's Support Services department she recently celebrated 25 years with the center.
Writing your own will is possible, easy for seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good do-it-yourself resources to help me write my will? At age 62, I want to get my affairs organized, but I hate paying a high-priced attorney fee if I can do it myself. Don't Have Much Dear Don't If you have a simple, straightforward estate and an uncomplicated family situation, writing your own will – with the help of a good do-it-yourself guide – is a viable alternative ...
Articles by Section - Senior Living
What to look for in elder care
As men and women enter their golden years, many decide they can no longer maintain their homes and choose to downgrade to something smaller, be it an apartment or a condominium.
Don’t fall for these retirement myths
Do you dream of the day you can retire, but aren't sure how to get there? You're not alone.
Senior Calendar: Monday,Feb. 25, 2013
SCV Senior Center
Active seniors have travel options
Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.
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