Health & Wellness

How Old is Too Old to Drive?

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The aging process comes with its own set of challenges, from muscle movement to memory retention, and everything in between.

How Old is Too Old to Drive?

York AAA Offering Free Diabetes Program

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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a free diabetes self-management program for adults 60 and older living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and caregivers age 60 and older caring for someone with the disease.

York AAA Offering Free Diabetes Program

Free Water-Testing Program Available in Lebanon County

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Penn State Extension will be providing free water testing for a limited number of private wells, springs, and cisterns in Lebanon County.

Weight Loss Reduces Risk of Growths Linked to Colorectal Cancer

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Overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma — a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.

Wellness Resources Available for Changes Brought on by Pandemic

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After nearly two years of taking precautionary measures to stay safe and healthy during COVID-19, older adults who are reengaging with one another, their families, friends, and communities may need advice on where to turn for assistance with a range of changes they may have experienced during the pandemic.

Older Adults Encouraged to Use Food Box Program This Winter

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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres recently highlighted a successful rebrand of the PA Senior Food Box Program in 2021, formally known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

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On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association.

It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

Healthy Steps for Older Adults Virtual Workshop Offered

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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering Healthy Steps for Older Adults, an evidence-based program that reduces fall risks among adults age 60 and older by raising awareness about the causes of falls and how to prevent them.