Health & Wellness
Virtual Seminar on Medicare for New Retirees Planned
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A free virtual seminar for individuals near retirement or recently retired will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 via Zoom.
Free Workshops Offered for Diabetes, Chronic Disease
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free self-management workshops in January and February.
When COVID-19 and Flu Collide: Why a Strong Immune System is So Important
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- Written by Rand McClain Rand McClain
The human immune system is a remarkable machine. In effect, it’s your own private army, keeping out invaders that can hurt you — especially bacteria and viruses.
Support Available for Lewy Body Caregivers
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Feelings of isolation, depression, fatigue, and anxiety are wearing down family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
McKenzie and Aquatic Therapies Put Patients Back in Charge of Pain Management
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
When it comes to navigating your own health, there’s something to be said for the restorative powers of self-management. As much as it wears you down physically, chronic pain can have a corrosive psychological effect as well, as it begins to feel like the pain is simply happening to you without you having any role to play in its mitigation.
Grief Relief: Blue Christmas: Tips for Dealing with Holiday Sadness
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Though the December holiday season inspires feelings of warmth, belonging, connection, and joy for many people, there are other individuals for whom the month is one of increased stress, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and depression.
Approaching Exercise with Back Pain during a Pandemic
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- Written by Dr. Kirstie Griffiths Dr. Kirstie Griffiths
More than 80% of adults suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.
Senior Community Takes Steps to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
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The day’s overcast skies could not keep residents and staff of Senior Commons at Powder Mill from participating in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Virtual Workshops Will Encourage Healthy Aging
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free educational workshops to learn about the “10-KeysTM to Healthy Aging.” The workshops will be taught by a certified health ambassador through the Area Agency on Aging.