Health & Wellness
Taking Away Your Parent’s Car Keys
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- Written by Dr. Ken Druck Dr. Ken Druck
Who can forget what it was like to give our kids the keys and watch them pull out of the driveway on their first solo ride?
Savvy Senior: How to Protect Yourself against Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you tell me about stomach aneurysms? My father died from one about 10 years ago, and I’m wondering if that can increase my risk of developing one myself.
– Almost 60
Online Medicare Seminars Scheduled
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Recently retired individuals and those approaching retirement can learn to better navigate the Medicare system with two free preretirement seminars to be held Thursdays, April 28 and May 26, from 6-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Grief Relief: Dealing with the Death of a Grandchild
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
It is estimated that more than 160,000 American grandparents lose a grandchild to death every year.
How Old is Too Old to Drive?
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The aging process comes with its own set of challenges, from muscle movement to memory retention, and everything in between.
York AAA Offering Free Diabetes Program
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a free diabetes self-management program for adults 60 and older living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and caregivers age 60 and older caring for someone with the disease.
Weight Loss Reduces Risk of Growths Linked to Colorectal Cancer
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma — a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.
Free Water-Testing Program Available in Lebanon County
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Penn State Extension will be providing free water testing for a limited number of private wells, springs, and cisterns in Lebanon County.
Wellness Resources Available for Changes Brought on by Pandemic
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After nearly two years of taking precautionary measures to stay safe and healthy during COVID-19, older adults who are reengaging with one another, their families, friends, and communities may need advice on where to turn for assistance with a range of changes they may have experienced during the pandemic.