Lifestyle
Tech Talk: Emails: Fake or the Real Deal?
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- Written by Mark Rinaudo Mark Rinaudo
Question: I receive lots of emails on a daily basis, and some emails look like they are from legitimate companies but seem too good to be true. How do I know they’re really from that company?
Grief Relief: Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday
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- Written by Victor Parachin Victor Parachin
When my wife, Linda, died earlier in the year, her loss left my family and me feeling confused about how to celebrate because she was the driving energy behind our holiday gatherings.
– Neal
Time to Give Up the Keys?
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For many older adults, driving is the key to maintaining independence, self-sufficiency, and, for some, even their identity.
Harrisburg Hosts Inaugural Statewide LGBTQ Aging Summit
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The Wolf administration, in partnership with LGBTQ aging advocates and stakeholders, hosted Pennsylvania’s inaugural LGBTQ Aging Summit Oct. 9-10 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, Harrisburg.
Free Museum Admission Offered to Active-Duty Military
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This year the NAWCC National Watch & Clock Museum is expanding its Blue Star summer program to offer free, year-round admission for the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve.
Fire Prevention and Preparedness Essential for Older Adults (2)
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- Written by Kraig Herman Kraig Herman
Every year, most fire deaths occur in the home. As of September, Pennsylvania has experienced 104 civilian fire deaths in residential homes in 2018. Of these deaths, 55 have been older adults.
Building a Strong Social Network is Job No. 1 for ‘Solo Agers’
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- Written by Sara Zeff Geber Ph.D. Sara Zeff Geber Ph.D.
If you are like me, a child-free Solo Ager, you have a more limited network of relationships than your parent peers.
Kids at Risk? Grandparents to the Rescue
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- Written by Robert Martin Robert Martin
Grandparents today are taking a larger role in the lives of their grandchildren, sharing the kids’ worries and joys, giving them love and support, and helping out harried and exhausted parents.
Senior Emergency Preparedness Video Debuts
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The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Department of Aging recently hosted a debut screening of “Preparing Together for Emergencies,” a video that prepares older Pennsylvanians for disaster and emergency situations.