Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother, who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug, but I don’t know what to do.
Flu Shot Clinics Held at Senior Centers this Fall
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Yearly flu vaccination has already begun in some locations in York County and will continue throughout the flu season.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
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.
Sepsis: Deadly Condition Requires Urgent Treatment
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- Written by Keith Gillogly Keith Gillogly
Despite the fact that sepsis affects more than 1.5 million Americans each year, it’s been called a silent epidemic and urgent public health issue.
Exercise May Improve Cognitive Functions in Stroke Patients
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Exercise is essential to good health for everyone. Now a recent study suggests that an exercise routine can have positive mental health benefits for stroke survivors.
Savvy Senior: New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number is the same as my Social Security number.
Nominate an Angel of Alzheimer’s
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Help the Alzheimer’s Association celebrate the second annual Grand Purple Gala with a nomination for the Angel of Alzheimer’s Award.
New Events Enliven 16th Annual Senior Games
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Despite rain looming in the forecast, the first round of events for the 16th annual York County Senior Games kicked off dry and without a hitch.
Office of Aging Offering Free Swim Classes
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging will offer free aquatic exercise classes during the summer months at five local community pools.