Lifestyle
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.
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.
COVER STORY: Services Address Wandering in Those with Memory Impairment
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
For caregivers of people with memory issues, keeping their loved one in a safe space — whether it’s their home or a care facility — is vital to the person’s well-being. But the reality is that 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander away from that safe space at least once.
Becoming Chronologically Gifted: An Alternative Approach to Aging
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- Written by Dr. Erica Miller Dr. Erica Miller
Ask a handful of people to describe what comes to mind when they hear the word “old.”
Pennsylvania Ranks 34th in Recent Senior-Friendly Analysis
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- Written by Dave Fidlin | The Center Square Dave Fidlin | The Center Square
When it comes to retirement-friendly accommodations, Pennsylvania ranked toward the bottom of a recent study. The state overall scored above the median for safety and culture but was below the pack in affordability, wellness, and weather.
Department of Aging Distributes Food Boxes for Hunger Action Month
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For Hunger Action Month in September, Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres visited Morrison Tower in Harrisburg with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to distribute food boxes to seniors, in addition to Fresh Express options that include short shelf-life foods, such as fresh produce and dairy products.
Tips to Keep You Safe from Medicare Fraud
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- Written by Brian O’Connell Brian O’Connell
With Medicare open enrollment season about to begin, it’s a good idea for enrollees to recognize and take action to stop Medicare fraud against them in its tracks.
Baby Boomers are Catalyst in Shift beyond Traditional Burial
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By the year 2035, adults age 65 and older are projected to outnumber children for the first time in American history, according to the 2019 Cremation and Burial Report, released by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Hotline to Assist Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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A new hotline to help connect thousands of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren to the resources and programs available to them is now live.