Placer County Local News: Seniors

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

Health Seniors City of Lincoln

Lincoln Hosting Inagural Senior Health and Safety Fair October 12

10/04/2023
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“We are very excited,” said Harriet Garland, a who brought the idea of the fair to the city of Lincoln. “We’ve got resources for every part of senior living.”

From Sierra Sun...

Seniors Sports

Martis Camp Club to Host 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Golf Championship

08/24/2023
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Martis Camp Club will host the 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship for the second time from Aug. 26-31, the second time the tournament has been hosted there.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health Seniors

Real Costs of New Alzheimer’s Drug Will Mostly Fall to Taxpayers

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.

From Auburn Journal...

Seniors Community Service & Support County of Placer

Auburn Seniors Unite in Support of Center

06/30/2023
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors received a presentation on the Auburn Senior Center and the essential services it provides.

From Roseville Today...

Economy & Jobs Seniors

Seniors First to Reopen Seniors Cafés Including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln & Auburn Locations

06/30/2023
For the first time since closing due to the pandemic, Seniors First will reopen all seven Seniors Cafés, congregate dining sites for seniors in Placer County.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Seniors Housing

Senior Housing Project in Minden Could Open by Fall 2024

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.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Seniors Community Service & Support

Recognize, Report Abuse of Elders, Dependent Adults

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.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Seniors Community Service & Support County of El Dorado

Volunteers Needed for Meal Delivery Program

03/30/2023
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking dedicated volunteer drivers for the Home Delivered Meals program. Each volunteer generally works one day per week on an assigned route.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Seniors

Nearly 1.5 Million California Seniors Could Get Food Assistance

03/06/2023
Every day, thousands of older Californians can’t afford to stock their pantries. State data reveal that two-thirds of eligible Californians over age 60 do not participate in CalFresh, the state’s food stamp program, even though they qualify.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Seniors Community Service & Support

Local Teens Serve Folsom Seniors

03/02/2023
The Folsom Teen Council once again held an annual pancake breakfast at the Folsom Senior Center.

From Auburn Journal...

Seniors County of Placer

Senior Fair to Welcome Everyone

07/11/2022
Placer PROTECT will present a Senior Resource Fair on Aug. 11, but wants to emphasize the event is open to everyone. The organization works on elder abuse prevention, but would like to educate all ages and provide various services.

From Auburn Journal...

Auburn Chamber of Commerce Seniors

Auburn Chamber Celebrates New Senior Center

04/21/2022
The Auburn Chamber of Commerce and community gathered at the Auburn Senior Center to celebrate its new space in North Auburn.

From Comstock's Magazine...

Health Seniors

Capital Region Innovators Develop Tools for Wellness and Longevity

03/20/2022
There are new tools and technologies being developed to address both physical and mental health for seniors. Dr. Reetu Sharma is one of many innovators in the Capital Region determined to help people feel stronger while living longer.

From Auburn Journal...

Seniors

Silver Wishes Works to Make Life Easier for Some Seniors

03/15/2022
A handful of community members are volunteering time and money to a new nonprofit organization, Silver Wishes. Founded last May by Stephanie Berger from Lincoln and Cyndi Dolan of Granite Bay, Silver Wishes aims to give Placer County seniors hope through delivering “wow wishes.”

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