Health & Wellness
From the Office of Aging: New Medicare Card Design Coming in 2018
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- Written by Jaqueline Burch Jaqueline Burch
Recently, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed its new Medicare card design, which will remove Social Security numbers in an effort to combat identity theft and strengthen fraud protections.
Savvy Senior: Elder Mediation Can Help Families Resolve Caregiving Conflicts
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
With Diabetes Looming, Area Grandmother Decides to ‘Make a Choice’
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The Health Promotion Council recently announced the launch of Makeachoice.org, a new online resource to help in the fight against diabetes and obesity.
Diabetes Workshop Promotes Self-Management
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The Diabetes Self-Management Program from Stanford University is designed for older adults living with Type 2 diabetes to control their diabetes and the emotions that come with it.
Free Fall-Prevention Classes Offered
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free fall-prevention classes this autumn.
Flu Shots Available This Fall
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The Chester County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations this fall at a variety of community locations.
Get Help Navigating Medicare
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The York County Area Agency on Aging’s APPRISE program will offer free personalized counseling during Medicare’s annual enrollment period, which begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.
Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics Available
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Apprise counselors will be available at these events to provide assistance with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan comparisons and enrollments.
Save Money on Medicare with Free Assistance
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The Chester County Department of Aging and APPRISE health insurance counselors will provide free, confidential assistance to Medicare beneficiaries during the annual open enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2017.