Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: Why High Blood Pressure is Even More Dangerous in the COVID-19 Era
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are people with high blood pressure at increased risk of getting coronavirus?
– Hypertensive Helen
My Gym Just Reopened — Now What?
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In the age of COVID-19, gyms have been forced to close around the country. Now, as many are reopening for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, gym staff must make sure they’re following recommended guidelines for social distancing and ensuring proper cleaning and sanitization.
Hispanic Older Adults at Greatest Risk of Poverty from COVID-19
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The National Council on Aging is warning that while the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the economic security of all older adults, it will disproportionately hurt Hispanics over age 60.
Caring for a Patient at Home
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Chances are we’ll be living with COVID-19 for a while — sometimes literally.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program Underway in Lebanon County
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The Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging will again be the distributing agency for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program checks in 2020.
How COVID-19 Will Change Consumer Behavior
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The coronavirus crisis is likely to change American culture and behavior long after it’s passed. Ad Age points out these trends that are likely to endure:
Webinar Series to Focus on Mental Wellness during Pandemic
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A free webinar series developed by Penn State Extension aims to help people better manage their mental health as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driving Safety Tips amid the Coronavirus Crisis
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- Written by Laura Adams Laura Adams
As the world continues hunkering down to ride out the coronavirus crisis, some of us still need to venture out, even if it is just to do a quick grocery run.
Hearing Highlights Bills to Stop COVID Spread in Nursing Homes
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In a recent hearing entitled, “Caring for Seniors amid the COVID-19 Crisis,” U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, highlighted legislative proposals to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.