Local Stories
Soldier Stories: He Survived Firefights, Hepatitis, and a Landmine that Failed to Detonate
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Central Pennsylvania resident Dan Dorsheimer had been in Vietnam for only three weeks when he went out on his first patrol as an Army infantryman. The events that followed would be seared into his memory.
Get Help Navigating Medicare
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The York County Area Agency on Aging’s APPRISE Program will offer free personalized counseling during Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.
Grant Will Support Adult Rehabilitation Services
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VisionCorps has received a $22,000 grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and The Ada F. Harr Fund to support adult rehabilitation services.
LCLS Patron Checks Out 150,000th e-Library Item
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Lebanon County Library System celebrated the 150,000th checkout in its e-library in late July.
Senior Games Good for Body and Spirit
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Anyone who spent any time in central Pennsylvania in mid-July of this year knows it was not a time to be outside.
New-Retiree Seminar to Address Medicare Concerns
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A free seminar for those nearing retirement, recently retired, or confused about choosing a Medicare plan will be held Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the Penn State Extension Offices, York County Annex, 112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township.
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.
Fall-Prevention Classes Begin This Month
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for York County residents age 60 and older to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels. These classes are part of an award-winning series called “A Matter of Balance.”
Workshops to Teach Diabetes Self-Management
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free diabetes self-management workshops called “Living Well with Diabetes” from 9–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 10–Oct. 15, at South Central Senior Center, 150 E. Main St., New Freedom.