Health & Wellness
Don’t Wait to Treat a Hernia: What to Know Before Talking to Your Surgeon
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- Written by Dr. Bruce Freedman Dr. Bruce Freedman
Hernias can happen at any age, but they are most commonly diagnosed in adults over 50. In fact, a study conducted by JAMA found that an increase in emergent hernia rates was the highest in the older adult population (over 65 years).
Savvy Senior: Do I Need to Sign Up for Medicare If I’m Still Working?
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I will turn 65 in a few months and plan to keep working for several more years. I have good health insurance from my employer now. Do I have to sign up for Medicare when I reach 65?
How to Safely Clean Your Hearing Aids
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- Written by Paul Bryant Paul Bryant
When you take the time to clean your hearing aids on a regular basis, they work better, last longer, and certainly look more presentable. But hearing aids are expensive and delicate, so it’s important to clean them properly so you don’t accidentally damage them.
7 Tips to Get a Fully Charged 7 Hours of Sleep
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- Written by Venkata Buddharaju, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.A.S.M. Venkata Buddharaju, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.A.S.M.
Sleep should always be considered one of the natural drives, like drinking water when thirsty and eating when hungry.
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.
Farmers Market Voucher Program Announced for Chester County
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Each year, Chester County Department of Aging Services distributes vouchers that can be used at farmers markets to purchase Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables.
Older Americans Month Emphasizes Connection, Engagement
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Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month.
Dauphin County AAA 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).
Savvy Senior: Men Get Osteoporosis Too
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can men get osteoporosis, or is it primarily a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the doctor who treated me told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never got it checked. What can you tell me?
– Bony Bill