Health & Wellness
How to Prepare for Life’s Inevitabilities (2)
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One inevitable life milestone that requires organization, consideration, and planning but often gets overlooked is the end of life, both for one’s self and loved ones.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.
Nutrition Vouchers Still Available
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Many of the Lancaster County Office of Aging senior centers have produce vouchers left over from the June 2018 distribution.
New Faces, Cooler Settings for 2018 Senior Games
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Although some sports require an outdoor setting — baseball, football — there are plenty that can be enjoyed indoors, away from the blistering sun of mid-July.
Grief Relief: How Sheryl Sandberg Made Her Way Out of Grief
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
When Sheryl Sandberg’s husband, aged 47, died suddenly, she experienced a fear that was “constant” and a feeling that the “anguish would never subside.”
What to Do When Your Doctor Won’t Listen
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- Written by Claire Galloway Claire Galloway
Being sick is bad enough. When your illness is difficult to diagnose, it’s even harder. But when you’re sick, suffering from mysterious symptoms, and your doctor dismisses your concerns — and you — it’s worse still.
Healthcare Data Breach: What to Know, What to Do
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- Written by Brian O’Connell Brian O’Connell
Having your records stolen in a healthcare data breach can be a prescription for financial disaster.
Lifting Therapy Caps is a Load off Medicare Patients’ Shoulders
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- Written by Susan Jaffe Susan Jaffe
Physical therapy helps Leon Beers, 73, get out of bed in the morning and maneuver around his home using his walker. Other treatment strengthens his throat muscles so that he can communicate and swallow food, said his sister, Karen Morse.
Building a Strong Social Network is Job No. 1 for ‘Solo Agers’
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- Written by Sara Zeff Geber Ph.D. Sara Zeff Geber Ph.D.
If you are like me, a child-free Solo Ager, you have a more limited network of relationships than your parent peers.