Winter 2011

Stay Warm This Winter

The official first day of winter is not until December 22, although it may feel like winter already! As the temperatures drop, remember it is important for you and your loved ones to stay warm and safe in the cold and wet conditions winter will bring. Being sure your...

The Importance of Services for Seniors

Note: Elizabeth Barksdale is an Information and Assistance specialist at Council on Aging Silicon Valley and is our internal resource development and messaging project leader. The views or opinions below are solely those of the writer. Recently I was made aware...

Keeping Mentally Fit

As we age, it is important to maintain our health, and mental exercise is as much a part of healthy aging as physical exercise. Regular mental exercise may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders by stimulating the growth of brain...