Health & Wellness
Nevada families encouraged to complete free and reduced-meal eligibility form so students in need continue to receive free meals
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:26amAs students approach the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is urging families to complete the Free- and Reduced-Meal Eligibility Form to ensure eligible students continue to receive free or reduced-cost meals.
Alzheimer’s Association 2024 report reveals top stressors for caregivers, cost of care in Nevada and nationally
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 2:05pmCarson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 10:43pmThe Carson City Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno.
Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings right here in Carson City!
Prestige Senior Living offers free Webinar on Friday highlighting fall prevention
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:01amAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with 3 million of those individuals requiring trips to an emergency room. Though falling poses a great risk to older adults, there are things you can do to protect yourself or a loved one, and fitness is a great way to reduce that risk.
CONNECTIONS Central continues to expand and bring happiness and joy to many Northern Nevadans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2024 - 8:53amIn the past year, CONNECTIONS gatherings’ have been bringing happiness and joy to many Northern Nevada residents of all ages and backgrounds through our numerous gatherings hosted at the Brewery Arts Center, Le Capital Cafe, Comma Coffee, the Carson City Senior Center, Atria Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living Community, and Fleur de Lis Village in South Reno.
Bee and garden conference happening March 22-24 in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 4:38amThere will be a Bee and Garden Conference in Minden March 22-24. This conference will focus on beekeeping, pollinators, and landscaping for homeowners and small acreages. There will also be hands-on classes for floral design, making medicinal products from the hive, and value-added honey products.
Nevada Division of Insurance seeks public input on essential health benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:16amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance is seeking public input on revisions to Nevada’s essential health benefits plan.
Memory Loss Workshops at Kids & Horses in Minden, NV
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 4:46pmWhile our name may imply we only work with children, nothing could be further from the truth. For the past 5 years, Kids & Horses has partnered with Connected Horse to offer powerful workshops to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.
Community invited to free Self Care Wellness Fair at Carson City's Grassroots Yoga Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 2:51pmCome to a free Self Care Wellness Fair at the new Grassroots Yoga Center (formerly Hot Spot Yoga), between 8 am and 2 pm, Saturday, March 16. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City.
Tootsie Roll Trail Trot happening Saturday at Carson City's Korean War Veterans Memorial Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 4:34pmCarson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center receives 2024 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:58pmPrestige Care, an industry leader in senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, is pleased to recognize Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center in Carson City for receiving a 2024 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight.
Mound House vehicle crashes, solutions to be addressed at community meeting Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 4:10pmUPDATE: Following the Jan. 23 tragic accident on Highway 50 in Mound House where a 10-year-old girl died, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties invited representatives from multiple sectors to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety in the small Lyon County community.
Free seminar to address dementia and other brain diseases
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 6:31amIn this month’s free Retired Living Truth Series seminar, attendees will literally get a chance to “pick the brains” of experts in aging, neuroscience, and memory care as they share the in’s and out’s of diagnosing, managing, and living with brain disease.
Couples Relationship Building & Skills Workshop offered Saturday at Adam’s Hub in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 2:16pmCalling all couples needing skills and tools to increase communication, decrease conflict, set healthy boundaries and deepen intimacy.
Interventional cardiologist to give Women's Heart Health talk at Dayton Valley Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 12:17pmJoin Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Refahiyat, for her talk on Women's Heart Health at the Dayton Valley Golf Course on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Signups underway for Carson area substance abuse recovery summit Feb. 23-24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 9:53amAre you in substance abuse recovery or know someone who is in recovery? Hear real life stories and learn about what recovery means at the inaugural Shane Murphy Recovery Summit happening Feb. 23-24 at Hilltop Community Church serving the Carson, Douglas area.
Mammovan to visit Gardnerville and Dayton, mammography screening appointments open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:50amNevada Health Centers will have its Mammovan in northern Nevada at the end of February with stops in Gardnerville and Dayton.
Free dementia education program for family caregivers in Carson City and Carson Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:36pmThe Savvy Caregiver Training, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association is being offered in Carson City and Gardnerville starting in March.
Want to kick smoking in time for spring? Carson Tahoe Health offers quit classes to help
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:15pmNeed a last minute Valentine's gift? JJLMT Massage and Bodyworks has got your back
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/10/2024 - 1:05pmNeed a last minute Valentine's gift? JJLMT Massage and Bodyworks has got your back! Pre-order a dozen roses, a gift certificate for a 60 or 90 minute massage, and pick an adorable Fidget Friend, for pick up on Tuesday the 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day!
Color of roses may vary according to availability.
Roses, fidget and 60 minute massage - $110
Roses, fidget and 90 minute massage - $150
Call 775-480-1015 to order!
Battle Born Counseling in Carson City is now open for new patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 11:10amA formal ribbon cutting for the new Battle Born Counseling Center was held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 to provide a safe and comforting space for those needing assistance in reducing their substance abuse disorders.
Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2024 - 1:28pmEnergyWork Class begins February 17th and we are honoring January's 1/2 price fee of only $99. Come explore a new way to ground, to center yourself and learn how to remove unwanted energies in your space in a safe, friendly environment.
Youth vaping highlighted Monday at Carson City Juvenile Service Parent Education Night
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/21/2024 - 2:28pmRadon exposure can be deadly. Most Nevadans don’t know how prevalent it is
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 2:16pmYou can’t see radon. Or taste it or smell it. But you can die from it.
Exposure to radon, which comes from the ground and is naturally occurring, kills about 21,000 people nationally each year.
Nevada’s health care leaders discuss efforts, opportunities to advance care in the Silver State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/15/2024 - 8:10amHealth care leaders in Nevada joined together on Wednesday, Jan. 0 at the Alexander Library in North Las Vegas for a roundtable discussion to address important health-related topics as they look ahead in 2024.
Emergency Medical Services career training offered at Western Nevada College
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 2:30pmHelp save lives, make a difference in the community and enjoy a financially stable career. Train to become an emergency medical technician through Western Nevada College’s Emergency Medical Services program.
In the upcoming spring semester, WNC is offering basic and advanced courses.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month; learn about this common crime to help others
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 6:00amHaving worked on a crisis hotline years ago and have always wanted to highlight that stalking crime has many hidden hurts and harms, my intent is to raise awareness.
Embracing the Care at Home: Why Saying Yes to Home Health Services Matters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 1:41pmIn the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat. When a hospital or doctor recommends home health services, it's not uncommon for people to hesitate. The comfort of our homes can make us resistant to the idea of external assistance. However, there's more to home health services than meets the eye. Let's explore why some individuals deny these services and uncover the compelling reasons why reconsidering might be the best decision for your well-being.
The Comfort Conundrum
Why Deny Home Health Services?
Carson City Aquatic Facility monthly maintenance closures announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 3:35pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will be working toward the longevity of the Carson Aquatic Facility by closing for deferred maintenance.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group Meeting in Gardnerville Jan. 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:56amThe Alzheimer's Association will provide an Alzheimer's Awareness Education Program on Thursday, January 18th at 2:30 pm at the Carson Valley Adult Day Club. The Day Club is located within the Douglas County Community Center at 1329 Waterloo Lane in
Gardnerville. The meeting will be held in the Carson Valley Health Room.
This presentation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and the Alzheimer’s Association services.
Topics include the impact of Alzheimer’s, myths and facts, risk factors, the 10 warning signs and how others can join the fight against the disease.