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Every year on October 1, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP). It’s a global occasion that acknowledges the priceless contributions of senior citizens and …
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11/20/24
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Cybercriminals will go to great lengths to try to trick you and steal your information. In this scam, cybercriminals steal photos and personal details of recently deceased people from social media. …
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11/20/24
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NEW YORK STATE — Recently, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recognized November as National Family Caregivers Month.
If you routinely provide unpaid help to a friend …
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11/20/24
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HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is holding monthly support groups at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center on the third Wednesday for the Caregiver’s Support Group and …
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11/20/24
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NEW YORK STATE — In a joint effort to support older workers across New York State, the state Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced the launch of a new …
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11/20/24
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PENNSYLVANIA — “Before the holiday season begins, Pennsylvanians should protect themselves and their family from severe respiratory illness by ensuring they are up to date on their flu, …
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11/20/24
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NATIONWIDE — Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security …
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11/20/24
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NEW YORK STATE — An AARP survey recently found that rural family caregivers are stressed, cutting work hours or even leaving jobs because they do not have enough help.
A survey of …
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11/20/24
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HONESDALE, PA — National Pharmacy Week was held October 20-26. It was a time to recognize the powerful impact the pharmacy department has on patients at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH).
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11/20/24
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SCRANTON, PA — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) highlighted the accomplishments of two geriatricians with ties to the Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education in …
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11/20/24
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NATIONWIDE — It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life.
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By FAMILY FEATURES
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11/20/24
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NATIONWIDE — As retirees step into their golden years, many might picture themselves tending to gardens, embarking on long-awaited travels, or savoring precious moments with family.
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11/20/24
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“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters,” Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said.
Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during …
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By MICHELLE WOODBREY
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11/20/24
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Many of us who live in this area fear driving after dark for predominantly one reason—deer.
Hitting a deer can happen in a blink of an eye and with shorter days, there are more hours …
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By RYANNE JENNINGS
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11/20/24
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I am approaching what may be thought of as a significant birthday next month. I’m not sure what makes it significant except the number attached to it.
If we don’t know how old …
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By LLEWELLYN KING for Inside Sources
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11/20/24
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REGION — Pickleball could have inspired the book “Younger Next Year,” written by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge, M.D. As two devoted players share their experiences below, you judge …
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By BENITA GOLDSTEIN
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11/20/24
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ONLINE — On Thursday, September 19, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) and ranking member Mike Braun (R-IN) will hold a hearing titled, “Fighting Fraud: How …
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9/18/24
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PIKE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, PA — The numbers are up and the funding is down. Due to the rising cost of food the number of seniors who need home-delivered meals has grown in both Wayne and Pike …
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9/4/24
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NATIONWIDE — Recognizing the need to address the inequities perpetuated by Medicaid Estate Recovery (MER) on marginalized communities, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded a …
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9/2/24
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If you are going to build or assemble something, you need tools. There are specific tools for specific jobs, and people …
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By MICHELLE WOODBREY
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9/1/24
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