Senior News December Issue Shares Holiday Stories, Local Resources

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka published the December issue of Senior News on December 8, 2025, offering a seasonal collection of essays and community reporting intended for older residents and their caregivers. The monthly paper, distributed to about 7,000 readers, pairs local history and photography with practical information on services and programs that affect daily life for older adults across Humboldt County.

The release accompanying the issue noted the seasonal focus, saying "'Tis the Season to bid farewell to another year... Senior News ... celebrates the season with a collections of festive tales of holidays past, present and future." Feature pieces include a look at the Carson Mansion holiday lights, reminiscences about family traditions, a Poets’ Corner column, coverage of foster grandparent programs and an overview of HSRC transportation services. The issue also takes a retrospective view of the 2025 tsunamis and the reopening of the Klamath River corridor, connecting recent disasters to ongoing recovery and resilience efforts.

For local residents, the issue serves two immediate functions. It preserves community memory through personal essays and photography, and it provides practical information on programs that reduce isolation and improve access to health care and social supports. Transportation services listed in the issue matter for older people who rely on rides to medical appointments, food distribution sites and social programs. Coverage of foster grandparent initiatives highlights intergenerational supports that can strengthen both elder wellbeing and community cohesion.

There are broader public health implications in reaffirming networks and information channels during the holiday season. Older adults remain vulnerable to social isolation and to disruptions from disasters and extreme weather. Local distribution of Senior News helps ensure seniors and caregivers know where to find help, and it underscores gaps that policymakers must address, including rural transportation, disaster preparedness and equitable access to services.

The December issue also includes editorial calls for submissions for the January and February issues. The full issue is posted on the Humboldt Senior Resource Center website, where readers can find the articles, photographs and service details compiled for this seasonal edition.