Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: Simplified Cellphones for Users with Hearing Problems
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some basic, simplified cellphones for seniors with hearing loss? My 82-year-old father needs to get a new cellphone for occasional calls or emergencies, but he needs something that’s easy to use and one that he can hear on.
Hearing Loss: How to Cope and How to Help
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Approximately 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing.
Where Does the Time Go?
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According to Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Duke University, our perception of time is rather fluid. Factors including age, activity, and whether we’ve had enough sleep can significantly skew our sense of time.
New Treatment Options Available for Heel Pain
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Imagine getting out of bed every morning and feeling a temporary pain shoot through your heel. For many people, this is an everyday occurrence.
Free Educational Health Workshops Planned
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During April and May, the York County Area Agency on Aging will host free educational workshops to learn about the “10-Keys™ to Healthy Aging.”
Free Workshops Can Lead to Healthier Living
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a free chronic-disease self-management program Mondays, April 1 through May 6, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York Township.
Interactive App Improves Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
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Although screening for colorectal cancer has been shown to decrease deaths from the disease, only about two-thirds of Americans are up to date with screening.
The High Impact of Flat Feet
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- Written by Dr. Charlton Woodly Dr. Charlton Woodly
As we age, we worry about the changes that are overtly affecting our bodies — whether that’s noticing wrinkles or paying attention to something that’s causing pain.
Protecting Your Vision Protects Your Independence
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- Written by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS
Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest, and make sure you’re getting routine checkups with your dentist and doctor.