Health & Wellness
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).
Older Americans Month Emphasizes Connection, Engagement
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Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month.
Savvy Senior: Men Get Osteoporosis Too
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can men get osteoporosis, or is it primarily a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the doctor who treated me told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never got it checked. What can you tell me?
– Bony Bill
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.
Preretirement Webinars Scheduled
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Individuals who are near retirement or recently retired can receive Medicare information and learn to better navigate the Medicare system during one of several webinars planned for this spring and summer.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to All Veterans Enrolled in VA Healthcare
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All eligible southcentral Pennsylvania veterans enrolled in VA healthcare may now receive their COVID-19 vaccine from Lebanon VA Medical Center regardless of their age or previously considered medical conditions for vaccine priority.
Retirement Brings Extra Time — Make the Best of It
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Singer Jim Croce longed to put time in a bottle.
What to Expect If You Get the Vaccine
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The vaccines against COVID-19 are here, but many of us have lots of questions about the process of getting the shot.
Savvy Senior: How to Detect Parkinson’s Disease
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease? I was just diagnosed with it after noticing hand tremors for nearly a year, but looking back, I’m wondering if I missed any other early warning signs.
– Tremoring Tom