Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: The Long-Term Care Benefit Many Veterans Are Missing Out On
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I have heard that the VA has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my 86-year-old father — who served in the Army nearly 60 years ago — into an assisted living facility, and my mom isn’t far behind. Can the VA help?
– Seeking Aid
5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver
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- Written by George Shannon George Shannon
It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult, and daunting. I spent seven years of my life in that role, keeping an eye on my wife’s every move.
COVER STORY: Services Address Wandering in Those with Memory Impairment
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
For caregivers of people with memory issues, keeping their loved one in a safe space — whether it’s their home or a care facility — is vital to the person’s well-being. But the reality is that 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander away from that safe space at least once.
Becoming Chronologically Gifted: An Alternative Approach to Aging
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- Written by Dr. Erica Miller Dr. Erica Miller
Ask a handful of people to describe what comes to mind when they hear the word “old.”
Physical, Motor Ability Improve Cognition in Older Adults, Even with Dementia
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Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of cognitive decline in older adults.
Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics Scheduled
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The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging will conduct Medicare annual open enrollment period clinics this fall. APPRISE counselors will be available at these events to assist with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan comparisons and enrollment.
Free Medicare Counseling Available
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The Chester County Department of Aging and APPRISE health insurance counselors will provide free, confidential assistance to Medicare beneficiaries during the annual open enrollment period, Oct. 15–Dec. 7.
Free Medicare Counseling Available
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Cumberland County Department of Aging & Community Services is taking appointments for free Medicare counseling appointments at its office, located at 1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle.
Get Help Navigating Medicare
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The York County Area Agency on Aging’s APPRISE Program will offer free personalized counseling during Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.