New Parkinson’s Test Released

A happy old woman

The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and the Michael J. Fox Foundation recently announced the discovery of a spinal fluid test that can objectively detect Parkinson’s in the cells of living people.  This is a huge step forward and will allow scientists to find out some previously unknown facts about the disease.  Things like how early cellular dysfunction begins in brain and body cells, what other aspects of biology are involved in risk, onset and progression, and why Parkinson’s symptoms and disease course are so different in different people.

 

Save The Date June 21 For Prime Rib Dinner At Carmel Foundation

vegetables in small buckets with a farmer's market board

The Carmel Foundation has a lot of programs for seniors where you can make new friends and learn new hobbies and get health information.  They are also hosting a Prime Rib Twilight Supper for only $18 which includes potatoes, broccoli, glazed carrots, croissants, chocolate mousse and either strawberry lemonade or a glass of wine.  Your meal will be served at 3:00 and seating opens at 2:30.  Sign up with member services at 624-1588 or www.carmelfoundation.org.

 

 

Salinas, CA Seniors Should Check Out Alliance On Aging Farmer’s Market

A variety of fruits and vegetables

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/

New Parkinson’s Test Released

A Hospice Nurse visiting an Elderly male patient

The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and the Michael J. Fox Foundation recently announced the discovery of a spinal fluid test that can objectively detect Parkinson’s in the cells of living people.  This is a huge step forward and will allow scientists to find out some previously unknown facts about the disease.  Things like how early cellular dysfunction begins in brain and body cells, what other aspects of biology are involved in risk, onset and progression, and why Parkinson’s symptoms and disease course are so different in different people.

 

Save The Date June 21 For Prime Rib Dinner At Carmel Foundation

The Carmel Foundation has a lot of programs for seniors where you can make new friends and learn new hobbies and get health information.  They are also hosting a Prime Rib Twilight Supper for only $18 which includes potatoes, broccoli, glazed carrots, croissants, chocolate mousse and either strawberry lemonade or a glass of wine.  Your meal will be served at 3:00 and seating opens at 2:30.  Sign up with member services at 624-1588 or www.carmelfoundation.org.

 

 

Homeless Senior Population Growing

caregive hugging elderly client - Monterey In Home Dementia Care

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

New Parkinson’s Test Released

elderly woman helped by caregiver - In Home Alzheimer’s Care Pacific Grove

The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and the Michael J. Fox Foundation recently announced the discovery of a spinal fluid test that can objectively detect Parkinson’s in the cells of living people.  This is a huge step forward and will allow scientists to find out some previously unknown facts about the disease.  Things like how early cellular dysfunction begins in brain and body cells, what other aspects of biology are involved in risk, onset and progression, and why Parkinson’s symptoms and disease course are so different in different people.

 

Save The Date June 21 For Prime Rib Dinner At Carmel Foundation

The Carmel Foundation has a lot of programs for seniors where you can make new friends and learn new hobbies and get health information.  They are also hosting a Prime Rib Twilight Supper for only $18 which includes potatoes, broccoli, glazed carrots, croissants, chocolate mousse and either strawberry lemonade or a glass of wine.  Your meal will be served at 3:00 and seating opens at 2:30.  Sign up with member services at 624-1588 or www.carmelfoundation.org.

 

 

Pebble Beach, CA Elder Abuse Alert, Beware Of Fraudsters Asking You To Use CashApp, Venmo Or Zelle

An old woman with an injured face

AARP has been great about tracking the latest scams tracking senior citizens, but a surprising number of people continue to fall for scams, mostly pitched over the phone.  First, I have a practice of using caller ID and won’t pick up the phone if I don’t recognize the caller.  This can screen out a lot of the potential scammers.  AARP says that historically fraud operators have tried to get your money in one of four ways—gift cards, wire transfers, cyber currency or cash.  These are all untraceable once you send them.  However, AARP says a fifth form of payment is on the rise, peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer services like CashApp, Venmo or Zelle.  Beware of anyone asking you to send money using these apps.

Salinas, CA Seniors Should Check Out Alliance On Aging Farmer’s Market

A variety of fruits and vegetables

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/