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If you haven’t already, check out “Market Day” at Alliance on Aging’s headquarters in Salinas called “The Hub” at 236 Monterey Street which occurs the second and 4th Thursday of every month. Get fresh and affordable quality produce. Recent examples of deals include organic broccoli for $1, organic cauliflower for $1.25 and green onions for only $0.25 per bunch!
For more information go to www.allianceonaging.org/hub/
Join Chef Gundega on March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a cooking/nutrition class called “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body at Alliance on Aging’s headquarters in Salinas called “The Hub” at 236 Monterey Street. Discover how products used daily like chamomile can benefit your health. Come and join the class and take home recipes that will help you increase the quality of your life. To register, call 646-4931 or 646-5050 (bus passes and taxi vouchers are available if transportation is an issue).
For more information go to www.allianceonaging.org/hub/
Join Chef Gundega on March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a cooking/nutrition class called “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body at Alliance on Aging’s headquarters in Salinas called “The Hub” at 236 Monterey Street. Discover how products used daily like chamomile can benefit your health. Come and join the class and take home recipes that will help you increase the quality of your life. To register, call 646-4931 or 646-5050 (bus passes and taxi vouchers are available if transportation is an issue).
For more information go to www.allianceonagin.org/hub/
A Salinas hospital which has served the community well over decades has decided to change its name. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has announced that it has changed its name to Salinas Valley Health. The 263-bed hospital employs more than 2,000 people. ““We are extraordinarily proud of the legacy and impact our organization has had in our community,” said Pete Delgado, president/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. “As we rise to meet the promise of an even brighter future, Salinas Valley Health is celebrating the connection between community health and individual well-being. We’re rising together in good health.”
The number of homeless seniors is growing at an alarming rate, according to a report by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Officer of the Inspector General. Americans over the age of 55 years old who are homeless were counted at 580K, 18% of the total. “There’s been a trend over the last several years where we’re seeing many more older adults,” who are homeless, Richard Cho, HUD’s senior advisor for housing and services, told AARP Bulletin. From 2000 through 2017, the number of people 62 years and older who are homeless has doubled, he noted. For the full report, go to www.aarp.org/homelessafter50
The number of homeless seniors is growing at an alarming rate, according to a report by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Officer of the Inspector General. Americans over the age of 55 years old who are homeless were counted at 580K, 18% of the total. “There’s been a trend over the last several years where we’re seeing many more older adults,” who are homeless, Richard Cho, HUD’s senior advisor for housing and services, told AARP Bulletin. From 2000 through 2017, the number of people 62 years and older who are homeless has doubled, he noted. For the full report, go to www.aarp.org/homelessafter50
Eating healthier can increase your life span and there are some delicious and nutritious options such as the Mediterranean diet. Simple carbs like white rice and potatoes lack the fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals of more complex grains, Emma Newell, a registered dietician at NourishRx told AARP Bulletin (December 2022/January 2023, page 21). Choosing smarter options can lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, improve gut health and boost energy levels. The alternative isn’t just brown rice. Chef Franklin Becker of the Press Club Grill has some suggestions on high-fiber carb side dishes which are delicious. These include barley, which is subtly sweet and chewy and goes well with salads, Korean dishes or paired with bitter greens like escarole. Farro is also a good choice, and goes well in pilafs, salads, steamed with kale and squash, or cooked risotto-style with Parmesan cheese. You can also give bulger a shot. It is often used in Turkish cuisine and has a popcorn like scent when cooked.
Alliance on Aging has a great Farmer’s Market on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to noon at what they call “The HUB” at 236 Monterey Street in Salinas. They have fresh affordable produce and you can meet new friends in your community. Recent examples are avocados 2 for $1.00 and Roma Tomatoes 5 for $1.00. For more information, go to www.allianceonaging.org/hub/.
Eating healthier can increase your life span and there are some delicious and nutritious options such as the Mediterranean diet. Simple carbs like white rice and potatoes lack the fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals of more complex grains, Emma Newell, a registered dietician at NourishRx told AARP Bulletin (December 2022/January 2023, page 21). Choosing smarter options can lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, improve gut health and boost energy levels. The alternative isn’t just brown rice. Chef Franklin Becker of the Press Club Grill has some suggestions on high-fiber carb side dishes which are delicious. These include barley, which is subtly sweet and chewy and goes well with salads, Korean dishes or paired with bitter greens like escarole. Farro is also a good choice, and goes well in pilafs, salads, steamed with kale and squash, or cooked risotto-style with Parmesan cheese. You can also give bulger a shot. It is often used in Turkish cuisine and has a popcorn like scent when cooked.
Now that you can buy over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription, you should go out and check them out at retail stores if you have a hearing problem. They are not the big ugly ones from the old days, technology has caused great improvement in design. Some have artificial intelligence or AI, fitness tracking, streaming capabilities and other features. A company called Phonak just came out with the first hearing aid which has a heart-rate sensor. Another company called Audeo Fit’s tracks fitness data, such as steps walked, activity level and distance walked while also monitoring your heart rate. It can connect to up to eight Bluetooth devices including smartphones and TVs.
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2022/6228806/phonak-audeo-fit/