Physical activity is one of the single most effective ways to prevent illness, improve sleep, reduce stress, and maintain your balance. You don't need intense workouts or expensive gym equipment to make a positive impact on your mobility. By focusing on three core pillars of movement
When we talk about fall prevention, the conversation usually focuses on what to avoid: don't walk down the stairs in socks, don't rush to the bathroom in the dark, and don't keep loose throw rugs around the house. But true fall prevention isn't about restriction; it’s
Hospice providers are recruiting seniors in Ventura County and across Southern California who aren’t terminally ill and promising care and equipment that is not delivered, federal investigators and a care leader said. The rising level of fraud is reflected in the at least six hospice programs in
Not long ago, a Ventura County family called Livingston for help. Their loved one was enrolled with another hospice but had not received a visit from one of its nurses in more than three weeks. Consider what those weeks must have felt like. The family had
As summer reaches its peak, warm sunny days invite us outdoors, but they also bring serious risks for older adults. Adults aged 65 and older are significantly more vulnerable to dehydration, sunburn, and severe heat-related illnesses. Did you know that during major heatwaves, up to