The 2018 -2019 Fresno Grand Jury has produced a report on elder abuse issues in Fresno County. (See pages 12 - 64) This is a brief synopsis of their findings. Elder abuse is a silent epidemic. Few people even know or talk about it; however, because of its sensitivity, and sometimes embarrassment, it goes unnoticed [...]
Governor Newsom announced his commitment to a Master Plan for Aging last year. Senator Jackson introduced a bill for The Master Plan for Aging which was signed by the governor this October. She said The Master Plan for Aging “provides a framework for state and local officials to look at and address the challenges [...]
Mrs. Pedreira with her grandson, Michael Long Since sharing this interview, Agewell Fresno staff were saddened to learn of Mrs. Pedreira's passing on Jan 4, 2018. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fresno County has 83 centenarians, people over the age of 100. At 104, Mrs. Laverne Pedreira may be one of the oldest [...]
