Lifestyle
Farmers Market Voucher Program Announced for Chester County
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Each year, Chester County Department of Aging Services distributes vouchers that can be used at farmers markets to purchase Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables.
Dauphin County AAA Offering Farmers Market Vouchers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging have again partnered to make the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program available to Dauphin County residents age 60 years or older (or who will turn 60 by Dec. 31).
Fodder for Mother’s Day Chats
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If you’re trying to make conversation at your Mother’s Day dinner (or Zoom celebration) this year, try sprinkling some of these facts into the discussion:
Older Americans Month Emphasizes Connection, Engagement
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Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month.
Overcoming the Mask: Tips for Communicating through COVID-19
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It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6 feet of social distance, physical barriers, and other factors due to COVID-19 that have changed daily life.
Sixties Flashback: Ben and Fillmore: Two ‘Hippie Bus’ Dudes
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
In 1949, Dutch businessman Ben Pon became responsible for putting the first Volkswagen Beetle on America’s roads.
Back on the Road: A Driver’s License Guide for Seniors
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The majority of driver’s licenses in the United States are issued to teens and young adults under the age of 25. However, senior citizens who have taken hiatuses from driving may find themselves needing to get back on the road.
Retirement Brings Extra Time — Make the Best of It
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Singer Jim Croce longed to put time in a bottle.
Retirees aren’t always certain what it is they long to do with time, but one day they stop working and find they have a barrelful of it.
Grief Relief: A Dozen Guidelines for Coping with Loss
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
After her husband, Jay, died, Sherry Cormier, Ph.D., a psychologist and professor of counseling, took time to grieve, reflect, and then publish an excellent book that is a combination of memoir and grief self-help.