Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can you know when someone has sleep apnea? My husband has become such a terrible snorer that he wakes himself up at night, and he keeps me up too.
– Tired Teri
New Law Expands Support for Caregivers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently announced a bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback and signed into law by Gov. Wolf that will expand eligibility and allow flexibility in the administration of Pennsylvania’s Caregiver Support Program.
Celebrating August’s Senior Activism
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- Written by James E. Patterson James E. Patterson
In the history of senior Americans, August is an important month for a law that a former U.S. president called “one of the great peacetime achievements of the American people.”
‘Healthy Steps for Older Adults’ Virtual Workshop Offered
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering “Healthy Steps for Older Adults,” an evidence-based program that reduces fall risks among adults 60 and older, from 1–3 p.m. Mondays, July 19 and 26.
Free Classes to Address Falling Concerns
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for people to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 9 to Sept. 8.
Savvy Senior: Medicare Coverage Options for Retirees Eager to Travel
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-vaccinated retirees who are eager to travel? My wife and I will both turn 65 over the next few months and would like to know which Medicare plans are best for extensive travelers.
– Almost 65
Dear Pharmacist: What to Do for Chronically Itchy Skin
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
The average person is estimated to scratch an itch on their body about a hundred times a day, and that is considered pretty normal.
Grief Relief: Grief — Some Commonsense Answers
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
After her spouse died, a woman wrote in her journal: “I feel like I’m a hamster on a wheel going round and round but going nowhere. Even though Steve died 10 months ago, I still feel like it happened only yesterday. I just can’t stop thinking about him.
Farmers Market Vouchers Now Available in Cumberland County
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Farmers market nutrition vouchers are now being mailed to eligible Cumberland County seniors 60 years of age and older who complete an application.