Health & Wellness
Free Aquatic Exercise Classes Offered
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging will offer free aquatic exercise classes during the summer months at four local community pools.
Little-Known Blood Disorder Mimics Typical Symptoms of Aging
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New research has revealed that hemochromatosis — a genetic condition that causes more than a million Americans to absorb too much iron from their diets — is a much more serious cause of disease and disability than previously thought.
The Week Where Grown-Ups ‘Get to Play’
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2019 marked the 31st year for the Lancaster Senior Games, and the annual event started its fourth decade by setting a four-digit attendance record.
VA Launches New Healthcare Options under MISSION Act
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), which both ends the Veterans Choice Program and establishes a new Veterans Community Care Program.
VA Launches New Healthcare Options under MISSION Act
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), which both ends the Veterans Choice Program and establishes a new Veterans Community Care Program.
Senior Games Returning in July - Cumberland County
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If you are age 50 or over and a resident of Cumberland County or a participant at one of its senior centers, you are invited to participate in the 2019 Senior Games on Thursday, July 18.
Farmers Market Vouchers Distributed This Month – Cumberland County 2019
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Farmers market nutrition vouchers will be distributed to eligible seniors 60 years of age and older at the following locations starting June 1.
Farmers Market Vouchers Distributed This Month – Dauphin County 2019
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging have again partnered to make the Farmers Market Nutrition Program available to Dauphin County residents over age 60.
Farmers Market Program Returning – Lebanon County 2019
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The Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging will again be the distributing agency for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks in 2019.