Health & Wellness
On Life and Love after 50: The Challenges of Senior Long-Distance Relationships
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Many older adults were glued to their TVs last fall watching The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, age 72, date 22 women before choosing Theresa Wist, age 69, to be his partner. Their marriage was televised on Jan. 4, 2024.
Plan for Agency on Alzheimer’s Support Moves Forward
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- Written by Christina Lengyel Christina Lengyel
Reform on Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions took another step toward the Pennsylvania governor’s desk in mid-June.
Nurse Nancy: Memory Hacks for Older Adults
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Is it possible to improve your memory? Many of the most effective ways involve actions you can begin today.
Dear Pharmacist: Breathe Easy: Understanding Prescription Medications for Asthma
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
As a pharmacist, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of proper treatment in managing asthma. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive overview of the various types of prescription medications used to treat asthma.
Rainfall Doesn’t Dampen Senior Games
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The 34th annual Lancaster Senior Games took place May 6-10 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim.
Confused by Nutrition Labels? You’re Not Alone
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Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing claims and little direction on what is truly healthy and what isn’t.
Farmers Market Vouchers Available
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Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging will again coordinate the distribution of checks for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Agency on Aging Offering Farmers Market Vouchers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging have again partnered to make the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program available to Dauphin County residents age 60 years or older (or who will turn 60 by Dec. 31).
Farmers Market Vouchers to Be Distributed by Mail
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Lancaster County Office of Aging is conducting a mail-only program this year for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.