Boomers & Beyond
Palm Springs launches program to support isolated seniors
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is launching a new program aimed at supporting isolated seniors in the city. The program officially kicked off Monday, Oct. 19, as city leaders work to spread the word about a service they say will connect older residents with vital resources. According to a University of Michigan
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens receives award for senior outreach program
PALM DESERT (CNS) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert has received an award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for its senior outreach program, it was announced today. The facility, located at 47900 Portola Avenue was awarded the 2026 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award for its program, which expands
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California’s senior population is growing. Are communities ready?
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — California’s senior population is growing quickly, putting more attention on the services older adults may need in the years ahead. For the first time, Californians age 60 and older now outnumber children under 18. By 2030, about one in four Californians is expected to be 60 or older. As that
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California among riskiest states for senior scams
THOUSAND PALMS, CA (KESQ) – Seniors are increasingly being targeted by phishing, spoofing and other scams, with criminals using sophisticated tactics — including artificial intelligence. The FBI recorded nearly 50,000 scam reports involving Americans 60 and older in 2025, with about $80 million in reported losses. A new report ranks California as the fourth-riskiest state for
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When living alone becomes a safety risk for adults over 65
One out of 5 older adults who fall at home is still on the floor an hour or more later. Lying there that long roughly doubles the chance the fall proves fatal, even when the fall itself caused no serious injury. About 27% of Americans over 65 live alone, roughly 15 million people. For
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For some valley seniors, staying cool comes at a cost
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ). — As triple-digit temperatures return to the desert, some Coachella Valley seniors say they’re facing a difficult choice: stay cool or save money on electricity bills. Many residents living on fixed incomes say running air conditioning all day has become increasingly difficult to afford during the summer months. At the Indio
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Local organizations work to combat senior isolation in the valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — While the Coachella Valley is home to a large retiree population, many older adults face a growing challenge that often goes unseen: social isolation. Health experts say loneliness can have serious effects on both mental and physical health, increasing the risk of depression, cognitive decline, heart disease, and other medical
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Affordable housing for seniors in Palm Springs now accepting applications
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Applications are now open for a new affordable housing development for seniors in Palm Springs. The highly anticipated Aloe Palm Canyon, located at 1479 N. Palm Canyon Drive, will offer 70 “thoughtfully designed” one-bedroom apartments for adults aged 55 and older with incomes ranging from 0% to 80% Area Median
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PSPD warns senior residents about new and ongoing scams to look out for
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Police Department is urging seniors in the Coachella Valley to look out for current online scams. According to the PSPD, scammers are increasingly targeting older adults with sophisticated and deceptive tactics designed to steal personal and financial information. “All they need is a little bait to try to
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Senior centers taking extra precautions amid poor air quality
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gusty and dusty conditions across the valley have triggered air quality alerts, once again raising health concerns for our most vulnerable, seniors. “I never have had allergies before and I’m 88. Now I have them because of the winds.. My nose, I have to keep a box of Kleenex all
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New class aims to save lives of seniors at risk of falling
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “How to fall safely.” That’s the concept behind a new class being held by one Palm Desert gym owner who is eager to help her community prevent injury. As people age, risk of falling – and injury stemming from those falls – increases drastically. Kaiser Permanente says 1 in 4
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Eleven residents honored at 33rd Annual Senior Inspiration Awards
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 33rd annual Senior Inspiration Awards was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center. It was presented by all 9 Coachella Valley cities and Riverside County. It was also emceed by Telemundo 15 Spanish language anchor, Hernán Quintas and Emmy Winning Communicator, Brooke Beare. The event honors senior citizens who
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