COVID-19
Savvy Senior: How to Get Underutilized COVID Funeral Assistance Funds
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I recently saw a news segment on TV about a government funeral assistance program available to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic.
What can you tell me about this? I lost my 78-year-old mother to COVID in 2021 and want to find out if I’m still eligible for any funeral funds, and if so, what I need to do to get them.
– Still Sad
Statins Likely Unhelpful in Reducing COVID Mortality, Severity
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In the worldwide effort to battle SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers have often turned to medications used as therapies for other conditions in the hopes of finding ones that either kill the coronavirus or lessen the impacts from its infection.
Americans’ Burial Plans Have Changed as a Result of COVID-19
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- Written by Anthony Martin Anthony Martin
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of our daily lives, including funeral decisions.
Can You Travel Safely with the Delta Variant?
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- Written by Dan Richards Dan Richards
Perhaps you’re planning a fall getaway to wine country? Maybe your college-aged loved ones are heading off to a study-abroad program? Or possibly your boss decided it’s time to restart domestic, even international, business travel again?
Department of Aging Encourages Older Adults to Reach Out for Vaccine Assistance
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging encourages older adults seeking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment to contact their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for any assistance they may need in scheduling an appointment.
Overcoming the Mask: Tips for Communicating through COVID-19
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It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6 feet of social distance, physical barriers, and other factors due to COVID-19 that have changed daily life.
What to Expect If You Get the Vaccine
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The vaccines against COVID-19 are here, but many of us have lots of questions about the process of getting the shot.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to All Veterans Enrolled in VA Healthcare
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All eligible southcentral Pennsylvania veterans enrolled in VA healthcare may now receive their COVID-19 vaccine from Lebanon VA Medical Center regardless of their age or previously considered medical conditions for vaccine priority.
No Pandemic Shutdown for Scammers
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- Written by Chris Orestis Chris Orestis
COVID-19 may have shut down portions of the economy and put restrictions on Americans’ daily lives, but cyber scams and other efforts to defraud people continue to thrive.