Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: Golf Gadgets that Can Help Older Golfers
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any golfing gadgets or equipment that can help older golfers? My dad loves to play golf, but arthritis in his hands makes gripping the club difficult.
Senior Games Announces 2017 Lineup, Honorary Chair
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Are you 55+ and active? Looking to exercise your body, mind, and spirit with likeminded people in your community? If so, you may be interested in the 2017 Lancaster Senior Games, May 1-5, 2017, at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Antiques and Alzheimer’s Memory Care
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
My parents both suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and required specialized care. I am not a specialist in Alzheimer’s care, nor am I trained to give medical advice.
Common Golf Injuries Require Full-Body Assessment
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
If your clubs are already cleaned and polished, you may want to polish your golfing technique, too, before you set foot on the green.
Study Finds EEG Can Help Tell Apart PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury
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A recent VA study points to a possible breakthrough in differentiating between post-traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion.
Peer Leaders Needed for Diabetes Program
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers for a new, interactive diabetes self-management program.
Genes May Control Your Coffee Intake
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The amount of coffee you drink may be based on your genetic makeup.
Savvy Senior: Easier Screening Tests for Colon Cancer
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to check for colon cancer?
Diabetes Self-Management Program Offered this Spring
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In partnership with Geisinger Health Plan and Lancaster Regional Medical Center, the Lancaster County Office of Aging is sponsoring a six-week program for individuals living with diabetes,