Health & Wellness
Casey Holds Hearing on Scam Artists Impersonating Law Enforcement
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During a July 17 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled, “Combatting Robocall Fraud: Using Telecom Advances and Law Enforcement to Stop Scammers and Protect Seniors,” Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) highlighted the need for the Senate to pass his bipartisan bill, the Stop Senior Scams Act.
Senior Games Rout Aging Stereotypes
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Each year, the York County Senior Games have a consistent goal of building up camaraderie and physical fitness — but the annual event also has a goal of tearing something down.
Why More Ambitious Seniors are Going Back to School
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- Written by Ted Lee Ted Lee
Historically, most college students have been young adults in their late teens and early 20s. It’s practically a given these days for young people to go to college. But what about the older generations that didn’t have the same opportunities and expectations?
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.
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.
Games Link Seniors to Athletic Opportunities — and Each Other
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
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.
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.