County Aging News Today

By Tim Kowols -- You can have peace of mind if your loved ones with dementia have a medical or behavioral emergency with the help of a purple tube.

By Tim Kowols -- There are resources for you to consider if you are scared that either you or a loved one may be in danger of falling.

The first heat wave of Summer 2023 is on its way to Kern County this week and both Kern County Public Health and Aging and Adult Services have resources available to help people keep it cool.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With temperatures expected to rise this weekend and a long, hot summer still ahead of us, Kern County’s 2023 Cooling Center Program is now underway. Officials said for the health, safety and comfort of the community, the cooling centers will be open on days temperatures are forecasted to be: When cooling […]

County officials will vote to provide funding to Meals on Wheels to purchase the units at their Tuesday meeting.

Today, the Board of County Commissioners met on June 16 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administration Building. Find a recap of the items discussed during the meeting.

Heres how you can stay safe and cool as heat index hits 105 for the region.

by Darren Hillock. Comments are off for this post Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 14,950 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 53 more than Friday. There have been 300 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 73,642 negative test results. Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 8,898/100,000 people […]

            Webinar ID: 992 8455 4603 Although mostly overlooked, quality of life in retirement is often dictated by things other than money, such as your outlook on life, social activities and hobbies. Looking at those issues should happen months if not years before actually retiring.  “Everybody makes mistakes,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources manager. “Some are obvious, some are hidden. It’s helpful to take a step back and look at ...