Health & Wellness
Understanding Financial Options for Long-Term Care
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- Written by Chris Orestis Chris Orestis
Long-term care is a reality that everyone will eventually confront — either for themselves, a loved one, or both — and it is an expensive proposition that too few people are prepared for or understand.
Savvy Senior: Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them.
– Hard of Hearing
Nurse Nancy: Heat Exhaustion, Heatstroke Pose Serious Summertime Threats
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
In all weather conditions, the body works to maintain a normal temperature of 98.6 degrees. When temperatures are extreme, like on a scorching summer day, it can be even more difficult for our bodies to maintain this ideal temperature.
The Healthy Geezer: Should Grapefruit Juice and Medication Mix?
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. My daughter heard that grapefruit juice can be toxic for some people. Is that true?
GriefShare Support Group Set at Derry Church
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GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close, will be held 5-7 p.m. Mondays, July 17 – Oct. 9, at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey.
Learn How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
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More than 65 million people in the United States were enrolled in Medicare as of February 2023, with more people becoming eligible and enrolling each year.
Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke & Hyperthermia – Even in Moderate Weather
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, hundreds of pets die each year as a result of being left in parked cars.
Seniors with Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help — Here’s Why
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- Written by Judith Graham, KFF Health News Judith Graham, KFF Health News
Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.
Nurse Nancy: Sunglasses for Eye Health
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Did you know that it was in the mid-20th century that sunglasses gained popularity? In 1929, Sam Foster introduced his Foster Grant sunglasses on the beaches of Atlantic City.