Health & Wellness
5 Tips for Safe Winter Driving
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The 2018-19 winter has gotten off to a quick start for much of the United States. Stretches of cold temperatures and abundant frozen precipitation have already resulted in slippery driving conditions.
Savvy Senior: How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I have always hated wintertime, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the dark and cold winter months make me depressed and lethargic.
COVER STORY: How Seniors Can Truly Benefit from Low-Impact Workouts
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- Written by Christopher W. Grayson Christopher W. Grayson
Activity is vital at any life stage. It helps children develop correctly, keeps adults healthy and reduces the impact of old age in seniors.
Advances in Treatment for Big Toe Arthritis Provide Pain Relief, Faster Recovery
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The big toe plays a crucial role in standing, walking, and many other daily activities. It makes it possible for humans to walk and run upright, and it absorbs forces equal to nearly twice a person’s body weight when walking.
Drug Coverage Expansion Would Cover 17,000 More Seniors
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In late October, legislation to expand eligibility for the state’s PACENET prescription drug coverage program passed the House and Senate and is now awaiting the governor’s consideration.
Conference Focuses on Alcohol, Opioid Addiction in Older Adults
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne recently attended and spoke at the Phoebe Institute on Aging’s Fall Conference, “Understanding Addiction and Older Adults,” at DeSales University.
Best Home Remedies for Back-Pain Relief
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- Written by Dr. Kaliq Chang Dr. Kaliq Chang
With low back pain affecting 8 in 10 Americans at some point in their lives, many people wonder what their options are for treating the occasional back pain flare-up safely and effectively at home.
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 Enrollment Period, which ends Dec. 7.
Grief Relief: Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday
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- Written by Victor Parachin Victor Parachin
When my wife, Linda, died earlier in the year, her loss left my family and me feeling confused about how to celebrate because she was the driving energy behind our holiday gatherings.
– Neal