Health & Wellness
Department of Aging Releases Study on Financial Exploitation of Older Pennsylvanians
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently released its study on the impact of financial exploitation of older adults.
Free Online Exercise, Baking Classes Offered
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Virtual exercise and cooking classes will be offered in October by TheSeniorList.com. Both classes are free.
Honeybee Venom Found to Kill Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
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Using the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth, Western Australia; Ireland; and England, Dr. Ciara Duffy from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the University of Western Australia tested the effect of honeybee venom on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.
Tips for Vacating an Empty Nest
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- Written by Amy Tokos Amy Tokos
Leaving the family home for good can present a real challenge for many older Americans who may still be cleaning, making repairs to, and paying for a large, aging house filled with memories.
County Aging Offices Announce Open Enrollment Assistance Options
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Below is the available information compiled from local aging offices for Medicare Open Enrollment assistance for this fall.
What Seniors Can Expect as ‘New Normal’ in Post-Vaccine World
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- Written by Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.
SilverSneakers Exercise Classes Now Virtual
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The SilverSneakers exercise classes normally held at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Susquehanna View Apartments in Camp Hill have been moved online due to COVID-19.
Budgeting for Falls, Other Age-Related Healthcare Costs
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- Written by Chris Holbert Chris Holbert
For most Americans, healthcare is the largest expense they have to deal with in retirement, after housing and transportation.
Pennsylvanians Advised of Possible Contact-Tracing Scams
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The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging are warning Pennsylvanians about contact-tracing scams and emphasizing the need to stay alert as COVID-19 remains a community threat.