I was sitting at my desk writing Thanksgiving cards, when I got up to cross the room to retrieve a couple of AA batteries to include in a small gift. I leaned down and to the left about five degrees …
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By LAURIE STUART
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12/1/22
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Making recovery his business
OLYPHANT, PA — Earning money came easily for Jason McConnell. From the time he was a teen, he pulled in hundreds of dollars per night at area hotspots as a …
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11/30/22
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The coming months promise to be difficult for many of us when it comes to trying to stay healthy.
A number of conditions occur in higher frequencies during the winter period. (See sidebar, page …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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11/30/22
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NATIONWIDE — Caregiving for someone with dementia can be overwhelming, especially for first-time caregivers. These caregivers not only experience the emotional impact that occurs when a close …
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11/18/22
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ONLINE — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco says her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s when her aunt was diagnosed with the disease.
“We were …
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11/9/22
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Ribbon-cutting held for Women’s Health Center
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) held an official ribbon-cutting on October 20 at its new women’s health …
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11/2/22
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When I started this column, I thought it would be a mechanism for getting in shape, changing physical habits and becoming healthier. I thought I would become a regular at the gym. “I just wanna …
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By LAURIE STUART
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11/2/22
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NATIONWIDE — October was the official start of flu season, and now many people consider getting a flu shot. In addition to protecting you from the flu, the shot could also help protect your …
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11/2/22
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NATIONWIDE — In November, known as National Family Caregivers Month, the country recognizes more than 65 million Americans who care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Unpaid care provided by …
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11/2/22
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NATIONWIDE — This November, the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is sharing seven issues caregivers wish they’d known before they began the journey.
Educate yourself
Learning about your loved …
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11/2/22
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MONTGOMERY, NY —The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is set for Saturday, October 22 at Benedict Farm Park.
Check-in for the event opens at 9 a.m. and the …
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10/17/22
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NATIONWIDE — Fall means pumpkins, cooler weather, apple cider and—for many people—it’s time to think about changes to your Medicare coverage.
Yes, the fall annual …
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10/17/22
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SCRANTON, PA — A tribute dinner in honor of physician and longtime community leader Dr. Robert Wright and his late wife, Carole, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at the …
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10/16/22
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I was troubled to read the National Breast Cancer Foundation's assertion that plastic utensils do not cause breast cancer (River Reporter, October 6-12, 2022). I don't know what they mean by "plastic …
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10/15/22
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NATIONWIDE — If you are an older adult, or a person with a disability, it is all the more important that you plan an escape route in case of fire, according to the National Fire Protection …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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10/5/22
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HARRIS, NY — The Center for Discovery (CFD) and the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) today released a report, prepared by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago …
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10/5/22
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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:
Ryan Simon Donovan was born September 14, 2022 to Bridget and Scott Donovan of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Ann …
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10/5/22
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The other morning, I was trying to explain to my husband, Stephen, about the canned tomato sauce recipe I was working on. I was leaving for a conference, and I needed him to process a gallon’s …
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By LAURIE STUART
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10/5/22
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HONESDALE, PA — After managing the Wayne Memorial-Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital for 14 years, Judy Eisenhauer, DNP, RN, is assuming a new role in a …
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10/5/22
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Medical visits to health care professionals (HCP) increase as we get older. Each decade of life has different medical needs. People have concerns and needs that are often not addressed during short …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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10/5/22
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