Health & Wellness
Remember Yourself When Making Caregiving Decisions
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- Written by Eileen Silverberg Eileen Silverberg
Oftentimes, many of us, when making decisions as caregivers, tend to leave out a vital factor: ourselves. As caregivers of our loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s, our role as the decision maker gets emotionally demanding.
Vets May Be Eligible for Aid and Attendance, Housebound Benefits
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For many aging or disabled veterans who need help with activities of daily living, finding the funds to pay for the care they need is a common concern.
Lancaster Office of Aging Announces Free Virtual Senior Center
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Lancaster County Office of Aging has announced the opening of LCOA Virtual Connections, a free virtual senior center for Lancaster County residents age 55-plus. The program is the first virtual senior center in Pennsylvania to be offered by an Area Agency on Aging.
Free Insurance Counseling Available through Department of Aging
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is reminding consumers that free, objective health benefits counseling is available through the APPRISE Program, which is designed to counsel and encourage Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers to make informed healthcare coverage decisions.
Savvy Senior: How to Recognize and Stop Elder Abuse in the COVID Era
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you write a column on how to recognize elder abuse and what to do if you suspect it?
– Concerned Relative
Deal with the Stress of Caregiving — and Help the Caregivers You Know
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Being a caregiver for an elderly parent or relative, or anyone who suffers health problems, can be exhausting.
Free Online Tool Helps Older Adults Find Medicare Coverage
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As Medicare Open Enrollment nears, the National Council on Aging has launched a modernized version of its My Medicare Matters online tool that simplifies the often-confusing process of choosing a Medicare plan.
5 Tips for Remote Caregiving during COVID-19
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- Written by BPT BPT
If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that COVID-19 — and the realities of social distancing and isolation — may complicate the day-to-day tasks of caregiving.
COVID-19: Why It's More Lethal to Men than Women, Plus Immune-Boosting Steps You Can Take
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- Written by Dr. Cory Rice Dr. Cory Rice
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 6 million Americans have been infected with the disease, resulting in over 196,000 deaths as of September 2020.