Heart Attacks and Strokes Don’t Stop during a Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors across the nation are reporting a sharp decline in patients coming to the hospital for heart attacks and strokes.

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Savvy Senior: How Robotic Pets Can Help Isolated Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,

I recently read an article about robotic pets being a great substitute for pet-loving seniors who can’t have or take care of a pet any longer. What do you think of this?

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Caregiver Resources Available during Pandemic

The Pennsylvania departments of Aging and Human Services are reminding Pennsylvanians who serve as caregivers for either a family member or a close friend that there are resources available to help them as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

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Virtual Seminar on Medicare for New Retirees Planned

A free virtual seminar for individuals near retirement or recently retired will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 via Zoom.

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Free Workshops Offered for Diabetes, Chronic Disease

The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free self-management workshops in January and February.

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When COVID-19 and Flu Collide: Why a Strong Immune System is So Important

The human immune system is a remarkable machine. In effect, it’s your own private army, keeping out invaders that can hurt you — especially bacteria and viruses.

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McKenzie and Aquatic Therapies Put Patients Back in Charge of Pain Management

When it comes to navigating your own health, there’s something to be said for the restorative powers of self-management. As much as it wears you down physically, chronic pain can have a corrosive psychological effect as well, as it begins to feel like the pain is simply happening to you without you having any role to play in its mitigation.

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Support Available for Lewy Body Caregivers

Feelings of isolation, depression, fatigue, and anxiety are wearing down family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Grief Relief: Blue Christmas: Tips for Dealing with Holiday Sadness

Though the December holiday season inspires feelings of warmth, belonging, connection, and joy for many people, there are other individuals for whom the month is one of increased stress, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

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