Safety and Accessibility Program being Offered to Seniors in Alameda

Alameda Fire department is offering an Alameda Safety and Accessibility Program that is free to low income seniors. The program offers a variety of home improvements that will help keep the people safe that are living with disabilities in their home. Things that are offered for free are installation of bathroom grab-bars, raised toilet fixtures,

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Seniors (Adults 65 Years and Older) and the Flu

From flu.gov

For older adults, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Each year in the U.S., deaths from flu-related causes range from 3,300 to 48,600 (average of 23,600), and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from serious flu complications. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in

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Introducing the “Ugli” fruit

If you’re not a fan of grapefruit, Ugli fruit is a good substitute! The Ugli fruit was found growing in Jamaica and is available from December through April (sometimes in the Fall!). It is a citrus fruit created by hybridizing grapefruit, orange, tangerine, and perhaps pomelo. In addition, it’s easier to know if Ugli is

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