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County Aging Offices Announce Open Enrollment Assistance Options
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Below is the available information compiled from local aging offices for Medicare Open Enrollment assistance for this fall.
Entertainment for Virtual 50plus Expos Previewed
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Pandemic-weary men and women ready to experience a bit of the world again can do so safely and from their own computers this month.
SilverSneakers Exercise Classes Now Virtual
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The SilverSneakers exercise classes normally held at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Susquehanna View Apartments in Camp Hill have been moved online due to COVID-19.
Pennsylvanians Advised of Possible Contact-Tracing Scams
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The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging are warning Pennsylvanians about contact-tracing scams and emphasizing the need to stay alert as COVID-19 remains a community threat.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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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. And the disease is often dealt with in silence. Those facing the disease feel a stigma surrounding their diagnosis and often don’t seek the support they need.
Scenes from the Dauphin County 50plus EXPO
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We were thrilled to be back in person for the 23rd annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO on April 28 at the Hershey Lodge!
The Beauty in Nature: Predators on Our Lawn
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
I remember at least four kinds of predatory animals having killed and eaten other, smaller creatures on our suburban lawn.
Census: Pennsylvania Grows Older, More Diverse Over Past Decade
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- Written by Christen Smith Christen Smith
Pennsylvania’s 12.8 million residents grew older and more diverse over the past decade, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, mirroring a trend seen nationwide as the country’s largest generation turns 65.
Residents Participate in Patriotic Parade
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On the evening of July 1, Lancashire Terrace, an independent living community in Manheim Township, had a Patriotic Parade.