Health & Wellness
Cataract Surgery Linked with Lessened Dementia Risk
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Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.
‘A Community in Itself’: The Lancaster Senior Games Returns
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
They hadn’t all been together since 2019.
The Heimlich Maneuver Saves Lives
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
If you see someone clutching their throat, coughing, gagging, or wheezing, would you know what to do?
Farmers Market Vouchers Available in Cumberland County
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Farmers market nutrition vouchers are now being mailed to eligible Cumberland County seniors 60 years of age and older who complete an application.
Dauphin County AAA Offering Farmers Market Vouchers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging have again partnered to make the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program available to Dauphin County residents age 60 years or older (or who will turn 60 by Dec. 31).
Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers Available in Lebanon County
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Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging will once again coordinate the distribution of checks for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Managing Complications of Lupus
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Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body.
York County Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers Available
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The York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is again offering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to eligible York County seniors both in person and by mail, now through Sept. 15.
Debunking Common Misconceptions about Gout
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When many people think of gout, they often picture swelling and pain in the big toe.