Health & Wellness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.