Health & Wellness
Plan-Change Deadline for Community HealthChoices Approaching
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Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller and Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres are reminding Pennsylvania residents about the upcoming rollout of the Community HealthChoices program.
Grief Relief: You Can Grieve and Remain Optimistic
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- Written by Victor Parachin Victor Parachin
Though you are grieving the death of someone greatly loved, try to remember that you can grieve and, at the same time, you can remain optimistic about life.
Bye-Bye, Back Pain
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- Written by Sandra Gordon Sandra Gordon
Count yourself lucky if you’ve never groaned about your back. Fact is, the majority of us — 80% — will deal with back pain at some point. It’s one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit.
Bill Would Include Medicare Coverage for Dental, Hearing, and Vision Care
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During a recent hearing on healthy aging, Sen. Bob Casey, ranking member of the Special Committee on Aging, highlighted his legislation, the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act, which would ensure that Medicare includes dental, vision, and hearing services in their basic coverage.
Research Uncovers 5 New Risk Genes for Alzheimer’s
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Earlier this year, analysis of genetic data from more than 94,000 individuals revealed five new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease and confirmed 20 known others.
Urinary Leakage a Treatable Symptom of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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- Written by Justin and Kourtney Randsdorp Justin and Kourtney Randsdorp
If you are over the age of 50, it’s very likely that either you or someone you know is suffering from urinary leakage, a common symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction.
ADA-Approved Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
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The typical American diet leaves a lot to be desired. It’s heavy on calories, saturated fats, added sugars, fatty meats, baked goods, and highly processed grains.
Social Security News: Social Security Announces 1.6% Benefit Increase for 2020
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6% in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced recently.
Savvy Senior: The Long-Term Care Benefit Many Veterans Are Missing Out On
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I have heard that the VA has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my 86-year-old father — who served in the Army nearly 60 years ago — into an assisted living facility, and my mom isn’t far behind. Can the VA help?
– Seeking Aid