Lifestyle
Friendsgiving and Solitary Celebrations to Make the Most of Thanksgiving
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
The long-held tradition of the family gathered around a table for a savory Thanksgiving feast carries fond memories for most. Yet, many will spend the day alone, either out of circumstance or by choice.
Bob’s Tech Talk: Swipe Gestures, iPhone Software Update, Holiday Gift Tips
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- Written by Bob DeLaurentis Bob DeLaurentis
Q. When someone tells me to “swipe right” on my phone, do they mean swipe to the right or swipe from the right?
My Hospital ‘Visit’ with Bob Barker
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
Bob Barker, the longtime host of TV’s The Price is Right, recently died. He was 99 years old.
Savvy Senior: How to Plan a Green Funeral
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible.
– Old Environmentalist
Pennsylvania’s Population Plummets by 40,000 in a Year
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- Written by Anthony Hennen Anthony Hennen
The American population might be growing, but Pennsylvania remains a leading state for Americans to flee, rather than stay.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.
On Life and Love after 50: Relationship Characteristics Wanted by Senior Singles
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Senior singles — widows, widowers, divorcees, and never-marrieds — frequently ask what characteristics they should seek in a new partner.
Agency on Aging to Host Sessions on Master Plan – York
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has embarked on the development of a 10-year strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for Pennsylvania’s older adults, and they want public input.