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Dec 18, 20233 min read

4 Tips to Reduce Caregiver Stress During the Holidays

By Sarah Allen-Sutter The holidays can be a wonderful time to enjoy gathering with family and loved ones. But let’s face it, this season...

Jan 11, 20232 min read

Importance of Nutrition to Healthy Aging

By Sarah Allen-Sutter and Maria Solorio Lopez We’ve heard it time and time again: to stay healthy, eat a balanced diet and exercise....

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Prioritizing Your Health as a Caregiver

By Sarah Allen-Sutter November is National Family Caregiver’s Month—a month to honor family caregivers, to raise awareness of the issues...

Sep 14, 20222 min read

Bivalent COVID Vaccines and Flu Shots Now Available

By Sarah Allen-Sutter Fall and winter are approaching, which means flu season is nearly upon. The Yolo County Health and Human Services...

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Prepare for Bad Air: Protect Yourself When the Air Becomes Unhealthy

By Julie Langston and Sarah Allen-Sutter Today, our luck with clear, non-smoky air finally ran dry. Wildfire seasons have been lasting...

Sep 8, 20222 min read

5 New Members Join the YHAA Century Club

By Sarah Allen-Sutter Yesterday, the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance (YHAA) Century Club gained five new members! Robert Schuetz, Margaret...

Aug 12, 20223 min read

Stay Cool During Heatwaves

By Sarah Allen-Sutter You know it is summer in Yolo County when you say, “The weather won’t be too hot this week. It will only be in the...

Jul 8, 20223 min read

Fall Prevention: Staying Safe in Your Home

By Julie Langston and Sarah Allen-Sutter One of Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance’s main goals is to connect older adults to the resources they...

Apr 14, 20223 min read

Get Outdoors: The Health Benefits of Nature

As spring brings glorious sun and 70-degree weather to California, there is no better time to naturally boost your mental and physical...

Feb 4, 20222 min read

Combatting the Winter Blues

By Julie Langston and Sarah Allen-Sutter Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive....

Feb 1, 20223 min read

Where to Receive a Booster Dose in Yolo County

By Sarah Allen-Sutter and Julie Langston Source of information: CDC In the article below, we will discuss what a booster dose is, who is...

Oct 7, 20214 min read

Where to Receive a Pfizer Booster in Yolo County

This article contains old information. For the most up-to-date information on how to receive a booster in Yolo County, read "Where to...

Aug 13, 20211 min read

View Fall Prevention Webinar on YouTube

If you missed Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance's Fall Prevention Webinar Series, don't fret! You can now view the full 2-day webinar on...

Apr 16, 20211 min read

Battling the Loneliness Epidemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a wave of side effects for people of all ages. Diminishing human contact has become a key...

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Vaccine Eligibility Expanded, but Supply Still Limited

These upcoming weeks feel like a huge positive swing toward full vaccination and a move toward a return to normality. On April 1, vaccine...

Mar 31, 20214 min read

How Do I Sign Up for a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Updated 8/26/2021 Click here for information on receiving a booster dose. Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has finally begun to pick...

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Yolo County to Vaccinate Seniors 75 and Older in February

Yolo County is getting ready to move into Phase 1B of vaccine distribution. You may have seen that the State of California has...

Jan 22, 20214 min read

Coronavirus Vaccine FAQ for Older Adults

Earlier this month, Governor Newsom announced the state was opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to those age 65 and over, in addition to...

Jan 11, 20212 min read

How Do COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work?

Summary: The mRNA vaccines work by initiating an immune response in our bodies, training our immune systems to protect against future...

Jan 11, 20212 min read

New COVID Vaccine Weblinks Available for the General Public and Healthcare Workers

(Woodland, CA) – Yolo County is now providing two new weblinks, the first for healthcare workers in Phase 1A Tiers 2 and 3 to sign up for...

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