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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.
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.
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.
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.
Grief Relief: A Dozen Ways to Live with Loss and Heal with Hope
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Reaching out on social media, a woman wrote:
Personal Self-Defense Tips for Seniors
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- Written by Steve Kardian Steve Kardian
Seniors may be statistically less likely to be victims of a violent crime than younger age groups, but the fallout of a violent crime against a senior can be much more devastating.
Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Passes Senate
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In late March, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA) and Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), which would create a federal task force to support grandparents raising grandchildren as the opioid epidemic increases their numbers.
Grief Relief: 9 Simple Ways to Practice Self-Compassion while Grieving
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Grieving is very hard. It taxes the entire person: body, mind, spirit, emotions.