Health & Wellness
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.
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.
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.
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
Got Diabetes? Get off the Couch and Work Your Core
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- Written by Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM
If you suffer from diabetes, you already know that staying fit greatly benefits your health.
Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Urgently Seeks Volunteers
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death overall in the United States and affects more than 5 million Americans. According to experts, this number could triple to nearly 16 million people by 2050.
Free Health Screenings Offered Nov. 3
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Geisinger Holy Spirit will offer free health screenings on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in the hospital auditorium, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill.
COVER STORY: Earlier Conversations about Alzheimer’s Warning Signs Needed
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association, together with advocates in the early stages of the disease, are encouraging families to talk about memory and cognition concerns sooner.