Health & Wellness
MIND Study Could Confirm Nicotine’s Benefit in Treating Memory Loss
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Nowadays, it’s difficult to hear the word “nicotine” without immediately conjuring up an image of a cigarette.
Grants Will Benefit Vision-Impaired Adults, Children
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VisionCorps recently announced receipt of a $3,000 Low Vision Devices Grant, as well as a $12,000 Vision Benefit Administration grant, from the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation to continue serving people with vision loss.
Bill Would Expand Access to Assistive Technology for Seniors, Disabled
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In mid-June, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), the ranking member and chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, which would increase access to assistive technology — devices or services that help seniors and people with disabilities maintain their independence and live where they choose.
Games Link Seniors to Athletic Opportunities — and Each Other
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Sometimes May can lob a chilly day into the midst of its springtime pleasantness, but you don’t become a senior athlete without acquiring a bit of grit.
Medicare Seminar Planned for New Retirees
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A free Medicare seminar for individuals nearing retirement or those recently retired will be held 6–9 p.m. Monday, July 22, in meeting room 1 of the Penn State Extension Offices, York County Annex, 112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township.
Penn State Extension to Offer Free Alzheimer’s, Dementia Programs
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Individuals interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate in three workshops offered by Penn State Extension and held at Lebanon Valley Agricultural Center, 2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1, Lebanon.
Free Aquatic Exercise Classes Offered
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging will offer free aquatic exercise classes during the summer months at four local community pools.
Free Classes to Address Falling Concerns
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for York County residents age 60 and older to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels.
Little-Known Blood Disorder Mimics Typical Symptoms of Aging
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New research has revealed that hemochromatosis — a genetic condition that causes more than a million Americans to absorb too much iron from their diets — is a much more serious cause of disease and disability than previously thought.