Human Services News Index
Train to Coach Older Adults Prevent Falls June 3
Volunteers can help older adult increase their safety, balance, strength and confidence on their feet by training as a certified coach on June 3 with the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
Apply to Represent Sonoma County's Older Adults at the State Level
Applications are open through Friday, March 29, 2019 to become an elected California Senior Legislature (CSL) representative for Sonoma County Read full story
Free Advance Care Planning Workshop April 16
Register for a free, advance care planning workshop, Who Will Speak for You If You Can't Speak for Yourself?, to be held Tuesday, April 16, 2-4 p.m., at Partnership HealthPlan, 495 Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
Senior Art Show Registration Open to Artists Age 60+
Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division. Read full story
Registración para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores está abierta para los artistas mayores que 60 años
La registración está abierta hasta el viernes, 1 de abril, para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores para el año 2019. Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show, the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division. Read full story
Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at Free Trainings
Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs -- learn how to protect yourself and stay safely on your feet. Read full story
¡Protéjase! Mejore su equilibrio, prevenga las caídas en un Entrenamiento Gratis
La primera razón por la que los adultos de mayor edad acaban en el cuarto de emergencias es por caerse. No limite sus actividades por preocupación de que se va a caer sobre el piso desnivelado o por las escaleras aprenda como puede protegerse y mantenerse seguro en sus pies. Read full story
Monthly CalFresh Benefits to Arrive on March 1, 2019
The State of California will issue March CalFresh </b>food and nutrition benefits to all eligible residents on a single day, Friday, March 1, though another shutdown of the federal government could affect April benefits. Read full story
Los beneficios de CalFresh llegan el 1 de marzo 2019
El Estado de California emitirá beneficios de CalFresh para el mes de marzo a todos los residentes elegibles en el mismo día, viernes, 1 de marzo. Aun así, otro cierre del gobierno federal podría afectar cuando llegan los beneficios para el mes de abril. Read full story
Algunos beneficiaros de CalFresh podrán recibir subsidios anticipados debido al cierre del gobierno federal
El estado de California repartirá los subsidios de CalFresh de febrero de manera anticipada debido a que el cierre del gobierno federal podría causar que no se generen nuevos auxilios de alimentos para el mes de febrero. Read full story