Health & Wellness
Create Your Own Blue Zone
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
As we age, health becomes more significant. Because of improvements in medicine and health, we live longer lives now. Aging well in body and mind is essential for experiencing a rich quality of life.
Savvy Senior: What is an Annual Notice of Change?
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Last year I received a “notice of change” letter from my Medicare provider. Should I expect another one this year, and what should I do with it?
– Medicare Rookie
Save the Date for Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall
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Lancaster County Office of Aging runs a program called PA Medi, formerly APPRISE. There are 52 PA Medi offices all over Pennsylvania. This group assists older adults with Medicare and health insurance questions all year round.
Dig for the Truth behind Health Headlines
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You can find lots of health information in the newspaper, on TV, and online, but how much of it can you trust?
Outdoor Recreation Keeps You Healthy in Mind and Body
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- Written by Jessica Aiello Jessica Aiello
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health.
Direct Link for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support Coming July 16
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Pennsylvanians will soon have a new, easier way to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services. Dialing 988 will connect callers directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Brain Freeze: The Ice Cream Headache
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
It’s summer. Have you had your brain freeze yet?
5 Compassionate Questions to Ask a Seriously Ill Family Member
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- Written by Doug Wenners Doug Wenners
Any person who is seriously ill is likely to have had a conversation with their family and/or attorney about advance healthcare directives such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc. These conversations, while important, are the usual and expected way we engage with ill family members.
Cataract Surgery Linked with Lessened Dementia Risk
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Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.