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The Senior Hour- The Senior Center, Adult Day Care Program, Nutritional Program – November 26, 2025

Host: Kevin MacDonald and Barbara Cochran Guest: Cassandra Flores, Gina Bowman On today’s show, your hosts Kevin MacDonald and Barbara Cochran welcome Cassandra Flores, Adult Day Care Coordinator.  Her program focuses on seniors who are suffering from dementia at many levels.  They encourage interaction with others. In the second half of the show, your hosts welcome Gina Bowman, Nutritional Operations ...

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The Walk To End Alzheimer’s To Be Held This Week

The Walk to End Alzheimers is being held this Saturday in Valencia to help raise awareness.  The Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimers is scheduled to be held on Saturday at Bridgeport Park in Valencia.   The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to fight Alzheimer’s disease which affects more than six million Americans, according to officials.  In ...

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How To Help People Suffering From Alzheimer’s?

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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It’s a debilitating condition that can be incredibly challenging for both the individual suffering from the disease and their loved ones. If you know someone who is living with Alzheimer’s, there are things you can do to help make their life a little easier. In ...

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No Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease But Prevention Best Medicine

Dementia is a degenerative brain disease that leads to progressive memory, problem solving, orientation and speech difficulty. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and is considered a top ten killer disease in America. Without taking the precautions listed in this article and in more detail in the related article, there’s a 1 in 3 chance of you ...

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Hundreds Walk To End Alzheimer’s In Santa Clarita

Bridgeport Park was swathed in purple Saturday morning as hundreds of community members gathered to walk and donate in support of putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease.  The city’s 10th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event kicked off Saturday with hundreds in the crowd there to represent a loved one or the cause.  “I’m here for my aunt who I ...

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Senior Hour – Preventative Measures Against Alzheimers – September 28, 2022

If you or a senior you know needs help during this time, please do not hesitate to call the SCV Senior Center at (661) 259-9444. You can also visit their website by clicking here. They remain dedicated to doing everything they can to help while following the latest guidelines from the CDC and LA County Health Officials. Hosts: Dr. Thomas Polucki ...

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Comfort Keepers Help Make The Care For Seniors A Little Easier

Comfort Keepers Home Care Santa Clarita

Finding the best at-home care for senior relatives can be a very time consuming process and Comfort Keepers wants to help make that process a little easier. Comfort Keepers is an independently owned and operated at-home senior care franchise system that has grown all across the US and internationally. The caregivers at Comfort Keepers have one goal; to enrich the ...

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5 Myths About Nursing Homes Dispelled

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Dealing with an elderly adult at home is something many families find difficult to handle, especially if you don’t have the necessary training. However, there’s a better alternative to home care which is none other than a nursing home. However,  many people shy away from these homes because of the negativity surrounding them. Others regard nursing homes as depressing and ...

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