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  • Easy tips for seniors to beat the heat as temperatures soar

    Brent Wakefield, Special to Village News|Updated Jun 30, 2021

    It’s hot and temperatures will only continue to rise as we move further into the summer season. Most of us are feeling like Earth has turned into Mars as the heat scorches on, with California already reaching a record-setting heat wave. When temperatures soar, it’s at-risk populations – such as seniors – that need to take extra precautions to stay cool and avoid heat-related dangers. The risks of overheating impact everyone and can trigger serious illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. As the county continu...

  • Safely give your time and money to charities – even in a pandemic

    Brent Wakefield, Special to Village News|Updated Nov 18, 2020

    This holiday season, charitable giving and volunteering will look a lot different, thanks to COVID-19. The need for volunteers and donations is greater than ever as millions more people than usual struggle amid the pandemic’s economic disruption. Unfortunately, many who usually volunteer around the holidays may be unsure about doing so this year, given the risk of contracting the coronavirus, and the fact that their usual volunteering traditions through school, houses of worship or other organizations might be disrupted. O...