Health & Wellness
5 Tips for Remote Caregiving during COVID-19
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- Written by BPT BPT
If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that COVID-19 — and the realities of social distancing and isolation — may complicate the day-to-day tasks of caregiving.
Free Online Tool Helps Older Adults Find Medicare Coverage
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As Medicare Open Enrollment nears, the National Council on Aging has launched a modernized version of its My Medicare Matters online tool that simplifies the often-confusing process of choosing a Medicare plan.
COVID-19: Why It's More Lethal to Men than Women, Plus Immune-Boosting Steps You Can Take
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- Written by Dr. Cory Rice Dr. Cory Rice
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 6 million Americans have been infected with the disease, resulting in over 196,000 deaths as of September 2020.
Department of Aging Releases Study on Financial Exploitation of Older Pennsylvanians
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently released its study on the impact of financial exploitation of older adults.
Free Online Exercise, Baking Classes Offered
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Virtual exercise and cooking classes will be offered in October by TheSeniorList.com. Both classes are free.
Honeybee Venom Found to Kill Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
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Using the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth, Western Australia; Ireland; and England, Dr. Ciara Duffy from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the University of Western Australia tested the effect of honeybee venom on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.
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.
Tips for Vacating an Empty Nest
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- Written by Amy Tokos Amy Tokos
Leaving the family home for good can present a real challenge for many older Americans who may still be cleaning, making repairs to, and paying for a large, aging house filled with memories.
What Seniors Can Expect as ‘New Normal’ in Post-Vaccine World
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- Written by Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.