Senior Living

Did you know we have genuine American heroes living right here among us on the coast? Ralph Weidling, 88, is one of them.

There is a new and supportive social space for those with dementia and their loved ones.

Staying behind the wheel is an important part of remaining independent, and, as a senior, you want to be sure you're safe. Driving can help in maintaining an active lifestyle as it is woven into the fabric of our culture and is a basic rite of passage in our society. After all, we drive to get to the market, places of worship, to access our support systems, participate in the community, and sometimes just to get away.

The Coastside Adult Day Health Center is making a trip to Cache Creek Casino on Feb. 24. The cost of $38 includes a $10 bonus per person given at the casino.

Bingo is held the first Saturday of the month, this month on Feb. 4, at 645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay. Doors open at 12 p.m. and lunch is served from noon to 12:45 pm. Bingo begins at 1 p.m.

Beginning in February 2012, Coastside Adult Day Health Center will launch a new program to serve the elderly in our community. The Alzheimer Café will be a monthly event that provides a supportive, safe space for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers. Facilitated by experts in dementia care, the café will take place on the second to last Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at our center at 645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay.

All ongoing programs listed take place at Senior Coastsiders, located in the Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center at 535 Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay.  For more information about any program, call 726-9056.

Coastside Adult Day Health Center, whose mission is to keep seniors healthy and independent for as long as possible, is very grateful for the support of our Coastside community. It is no secret that we have had some serious financial challenges this past year.

Holidays provide us a chance to get together with loved ones we may not have seen for a while. Sometimes we are surprised at what we see in their behavior. When seniors are isolated, they can lose touch with daily routines and the outside world. Early signs of dementia and failing health might be exhibited in a number of ways.

Coastside Adult Day Health Center in Half Moon Bay is feeling the sting of budget cuts from the State of California and we need your help.

All ongoing programs listed take place at Senior Coastsiders, located in the Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center at 535 Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay.  For more information about any program, call 726-9056.

I wonder.  Maybe my house is haunted!

Coastside Adult Day Health Center's mission is to keep the frail, elderly and disabled as healthy and independent as possible when advancing years or physical and mental conditions call for more care and attention. Cecily Parsons, the center's registered nurse, spreads goodwill to all her clients. She walks that extra mile to ensure everyone is getting the care they deserve.

Flu shots available

Celebrate birthdays, beloved pets

Autumn is full of color, sunshine, pumpkins, sunflowers and fun events for people of all ages. In the midst of the Pumpkin Festival activities, we want to remind you about the 33rd annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run, which takes place Sunday morning, Oct. 16, at Hatch Elementary School. The run starts at 8 a.m. and ends with fanfare and prizes at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by Senior Coastsiders to benefit programs for local seniors.

Join us as we honor October birthdays and exchange pet photos at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. We invite all seniors to bring photos of their beloved pets and share stories, laughs and a birthday lunch. Our Halloween party will be on Monday, Oct. 31.

The Coastside Adult Day Health Center is hosting a "Caregiver College" for those interested in learning more about how best to care for loved ones who need a helping hand.

Jane Regan will lead a home safety discussion from 10-11 a.m., Oct. 24. Learn how to make your home safe and accessible.

Aging for all of us brings on change. Change is constant. Some of those changes create weaknesses in the function of our bodies' ability to fight infection. Therefore, it is so very important to maintain good oral health care as we age and develop good habits from an early age.

AARP Driver Training is offered from 9 to 1 p.m. both Oct. 25 and 26. Call 726-9056 to register. The cost for the complete two-day program is $12.

Bring a photo of your pet and join Senior Coastsiders at 11:45 a.m. on Oct. 20 for the October birthday lunch. Come prepared to share your adventures with your furry friend(s).

The Bay Laurel Law Group will present a Caring for Elders seminar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 3. The seminar is free and will cover financial abuse, conservatorship and other issues.

It has been said that our later years in life should be "golden." Many people are fortunate to retire or transition into a life that allows them freedom to choose how they want to live out those years.