Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: How to Prevent the Silent Epidemic of Kidney Disease
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do kidney problems run in families? My mother died from kidney failure 10 years ago at age 74 but didn’t know she had a kidney problem until it was too late.
Forum Addresses Racial Disparities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Treatment
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently hosted the 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Forum, with close to 250 stakeholders participating virtually.
Council on Aging Releases Interactive Health & Wellness Guide
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The Pennsylvania Council on Aging recently released an interactive guide with information and resources to help older adults cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department of Aging Awards $2 Million in Grants to Senior Centers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently announced it has awarded $2 million in grants equally among 405 Area Agency on Aging-affiliated senior community centers for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
DMVA Launches PA VETConnect Outreach Initiative
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The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs recently launched PA VETConnect, a statewide outreach initiative designed to better serve the commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans.
Free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Webinars Scheduled
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Individuals who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate in upcoming free webinars offered by Penn State Extension.
Savvy Senior: How Robotic Pets Can Help Isolated Seniors
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I recently read an article about robotic pets being a great substitute for pet-loving seniors who can’t have or take care of a pet any longer. What do you think of this?
Heart Attacks and Strokes Don’t Stop during a Pandemic
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors across the nation are reporting a sharp decline in patients coming to the hospital for heart attacks and strokes.
Caregiver Resources Available during Pandemic
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The Pennsylvania departments of Aging and Human Services are reminding Pennsylvanians who serve as caregivers for either a family member or a close friend that there are resources available to help them as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.