Health & Wellness
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Opioid Treatment for Seniors
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During a recent hearing, “Preventing and Treating Opioid Misuse among Older Americans,” U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) highlighted the often-overlooked experiences of older adults with opioid-use disorders and ways to support their recovery.
Senior Games Weather Some Rain for Successful Week
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
With the exceedingly wet weather that’s had much of Central Pennsylvania collectively grousing throughout spring 2018, it was unlikely the Lebanon County Senior Games would get through its five-day run entirely unscathed.
Free Seminar to Dispel Aging Myths, Promote Health
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A free healthy-aging seminar, “Bones, Balance, Brains & Bands,” will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Traditions of Hershey, located at 100 N. Larkspur Drive, Palmyra.
Launching Your Summer Fitness Program: 7 Simple Steps
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- Written by Stephen Chee and Dianne Sullivan Stephen Chee and Dianne Sullivan
Summer’s here at last, and it’s a prime time to shape up and enjoy the many benefits of exercising.
Registration Open for Free Fall-Risk Classes
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes from the award-winning “A Matter of Balance” fall-risk series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9 to Aug. 1, at East York YMCA, 4075 E. Market St., East York.
Savvy Senior: What to Know about the New Medicare Cards
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about the new Medicare cards? I’ve heard there are a lot of scams associated with these new cards, and I want to make sure I protect myself.
– Leery Senior
How to Achieve Hormone Balance at Any Age
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- Written by Dawn Cutillo Dawn Cutillo
Balancing your hormones is important at any age. As chemical messengers that tell our cells what to do, hormones are critical to women’s physical, mental, and emotional health.
Senior Emergency Preparedness Video Debuts
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The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Department of Aging recently hosted a debut screening of “Preparing Together for Emergencies,” a video that prepares older Pennsylvanians for disaster and emergency situations.