Health & Wellness
Tips to Keep You Safe from Medicare Fraud
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- Written by Brian O’Connell Brian O’Connell
With Medicare open enrollment season about to begin, it’s a good idea for enrollees to recognize and take action to stop Medicare fraud against them in its tracks.
New Law Will Help People Stay on Track with Medications
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Recognizing the challenges some patients face in staying on track with their medications, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has adopted a new state law to make it a little easier.
Recognizing the Warning Signs for Suicide Can Help Prevent It
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- Written by Barry Sparks Barry Sparks
Many people would say Randy Saunders never had a chance.
Senior Games Good for Body and Spirit
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Anyone who spent any time in central Pennsylvania in mid-July of this year knows it was not a time to be outside.
Fall-Prevention Classes Begin This Month
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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. These classes are part of an award-winning series called “A Matter of Balance.”
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.
Foil Falls Before They Take You Down
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- Written by Eric Edelman Eric Edelman
There’s truth in numbers, and the sad truth is that nearly 3 million older adults in this country go to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries — this according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Final Dates Added for Voucher Distribution
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Additional opportunities have been added for distribution of the remaining fruit and vegetable vouchers for eligible York County senior citizens who did not already receive them.
Savvy Senior: How to Help an Aging Loved One with a Hoarding Problem
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 70-year-old mother has become somewhat of a hoarder. Since my father died a few years ago, her house is so disorganized and messy with stuff that it’s becoming a hazard. What should I do to help her?
– Troubled Son