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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.
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.
Library Accepting Multimedia Donations
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Downingtown Library is accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition for its upcoming fall book sale.
Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled throughout County
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The Chester County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations this fall at a variety of community locations for anyone over 6 months of age.
Final Dates Added for Voucher Distribution
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Additional opportunities have been added for distribution of the remaining fruit and vegetable vouchers for eligible York County senior citizens who did not already receive them.
UZRC Dedicates Expansion
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United Zion Retirement Community recently dedicated its expanded healthcare center and 10 new apartments.
Habitat for Humanity Needs Local Volunteers
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RSVP – York County is seeking volunteers 55 and over for York Habitat for Humanity.
Laundromat Library League Receives Funds from AAUW’s Piggy Project
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The nonprofit Laundromat Library League, which brings books to children by placing them in cooperating laundromats, recently received an $800 donation generated by the Chester County Chapter of the American Association of University Women’s “Piggy Project.”
Casey Holds Hearing on Scam Artists Impersonating Law Enforcement
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During a July 17 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled, “Combatting Robocall Fraud: Using Telecom Advances and Law Enforcement to Stop Scammers and Protect Seniors,” Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) highlighted the need for the Senate to pass his bipartisan bill, the Stop Senior Scams Act.