Health & Wellness
Here’s How Life Expectancy in Pennsylvania Compares to the Nation
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- Written by Samuel Stebbins Samuel Stebbins
Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate.
Savvy Senior: What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2023
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice cost-of-living increase in our Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?
– Planning Ahead
At 94, Aerobics Class Leader Inspires and Motivates
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- Written by Barry Sparks Barry Sparks
It’s a few minutes before 7 a.m., and the sun is rising outside when 94-year-old Jay Rentzel guides his lanky frame down the ladder into the York YMCA natatorium. The 85-degree water welcomes him to the start of another day.
Avoid Back Injury in the Workplace
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No matter what your job is, chances are it involves at least some lifting. And as we get older, lifting becomes even more hazardous.
6 Things You Need to Know about Arthritis and Diabetes
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- Written by Sandra Gordon Sandra Gordon
Over half of the nearly 24 million Americans with diabetes also have osteoarthritis.
VA Expands Healthcare Eligibility under PACT Act
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center announced that healthcare eligibility for certain Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 veterans was widely expanded on Oct. 1.
5 Tips to Cope with Caregiver Stress
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- Written by Madhavi Vemireddy Madhavi Vemireddy
Being appointed a caregiver for an older adult can change one’s life completely, whether that person is a parent or you are not related.
Free Medicare Counseling Offered this Month
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York County Area Agency on Aging is hosting individual counseling throughout open enrollment, which began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
What You Need to Know About Your Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Care
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A lung cancer diagnosis can bring a host of emotions and questions, and “now what?” is one of the first. Assembling the right care team and creating a treatment plan designed uniquely for you is important to get you on the right track.