Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Cognitive Function

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Living in a walkable neighborhood has been found to help increase cognitive function and may even be able to help fight off dementia. Walkable neighborhoods are those that have great connectivity. They may have many people to socialize with and multiple places to visit within walking distance of the home. The Wellness Center at the West Davis Active Adult Community provides many opportunities for seniors to socialize and engage in various activities.

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The Future of Lighting in Your Home

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Manually turning on lights has become a thing of the past with the help of Alexa and Siri. According to The Wall Street Journal article titled “Smart Lights Are A Bright Idea, With Alexa and Siri,” this new smart light technology allows users to turn on any light in the home by using a voice command.

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Decreasing Birthrate in the Sacramento Area

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The birthrate in the Sacramento region has continued to decline, which has caused new challenges for school districts. As seen in the Sacramento Bee article titled “Neighborhoods’ Birthrates Affect How School Districts Plan Ahead,” the region’s birthrate has fallen by 20 percent in the last decade. As a consequence, Davis schools have been accepting numerous students from nearby communities to help fill the gap.

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Shortage of Students in Davis

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Due to the decreasing birthrate in Davis, there has been a shortage of students. This has caused Davis to become an education destination for non-Davis residents, specifically families living in Woodland and West Sacramento.

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A More Secure Way to Receive Your Packages

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Amazon lockers are becoming a popular alternative to receiving packages, as opposed to having a package unattended at a front porch. The SacBee goes into further detail about Amazon lockers and how they are expanding their numbers throughout the Sacramento area.

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The Term “Elderly” is Subjective

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Here is an article from San Francisco Chronicle which argues that the word elderly should be used sparingly and to not be synonymous with a “senior” citizen.

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