Health & Wellness
Free Workshops Address Chronic Pain
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a chronic pain self-management program starting Sept. 3.
Grief Relief: The 3 Vital Steps for Grief Recovery
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Sooner or later, everyone will experience the death of someone they have loved. When this happens, the result is grief — a natural but unpredictable response to the loss that impacts a person emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
Free Diabetes Management Program Offered
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a free diabetes self-management program this month.
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.”
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.
‘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.
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