El Dorado County Local News: Seniors


All Local Seniors News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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04/24/2024
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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Service's meal delivery program isn't just a nutrition program, it provides a way for homebound seniors stay connected with the outside world.

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04/09/2024
These professionals provide essential services, but their pay and working conditions do not reflect their value, and their health suffers.

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04/03/2024
Nominations are open for the annual El Dorado County Senior of the Year award to be presented on May 21 by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.

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03/10/2024
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For more than four decades, YoloCares has helped families navigate life’s final stages.

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03/07/2024
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking volunteers to support its services in the community.

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02/20/2024
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Shigeru Ochi has seen a thing or two in his lifetime. The Folsom resident turns 100, and the community is ready to honor him.

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01/29/2024
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Family Caregiver Support Program, Marshall Medical Center and the Alzheimer’s Association of Sacramento will present a free, three-part series in February on senior caregiving.

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01/26/2024
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The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center suffered an approximate 70% loss in membership during the height of the pandemic due to either relocation or death.

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01/25/2024
A U.S. Senate committee launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of care facilities.

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01/16/2024
The number of older adults with disabilities that affect their performance of daily tasks will soar in the decades ahead, as baby boomers enter their 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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01/03/2024
El Dorado County’s Commission on Aging is accepting applications for two vacancies. The commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are sought from all areas of the county.

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01/03/2024
Snowline Hospice has introduced the CompanionPets Program, featuring robotic dogs and cats that provide comfort and emotional support for patients facing the challenges of cognitive impairment.

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12/11/2023
Smiling volunteers and seniors teamed up for the 12th Senior Santa event hosted by Friends of El Dorado County Seniors.

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09/25/2023
K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector, shares news from the state Controller’s Office that applications to postpone payment of 2023-24 property taxes are now available.

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08/14/2023
To qualify for Leqembi, patients must undergo a PET scan that looks for amyloid plaques, the protein clumps that clog the brains of many Alzheimer’s patients.

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08/02/2023
The California Highway Patrol’s Placerville area office seeks motivated senior citizens who want to volunteer, work with a fantastic group of people and give back to their community.

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07/26/2023
The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of Senior Farmers Market check booklets for El Dorado County older adults who meet age and income guidelines.

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07/21/2023
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function—specifically, better executive function and episodic memory. Those are the findings of a new study from UC Davis Health.

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06/21/2023
A joint venture by Integral Senior Living and Greystone Housing Impact Investors, the project will be designed by PI Architects, built by Metcalf Builders and managed by Leading Light Development and Construction Consulting.

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06/07/2023
June is National Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month, and El Dorado County's Adult Protective Services Program, part of the county's Health and Human Services Agency, is making a special effort to reach out to community members.
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