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Meeting the increasing need for geriatric services

NORTHEAST PA — Focusing on geriatric care is more important than ever, according to the Harvard University report “Projections and Implications for Housing a Growing Population.” By … more

2/14/24

Trauma from stroke-like symptoms

NATIONWIDE — One month after hospital evaluation for stroke-like symptoms, people whose symptoms were attributed to another condition were three times more likely to have an increased risk of … more

2/14/24

Time and treatment count

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital has been recertified for three years as a Primary Stroke Center (PSC). A PSC “has the necessary staffing, infrastructure and programs to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/14/24

Tim Doak said music continues to move people with dementia even as other forms of communication become harder for them.

Connecting through music

ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called … more

12/1/22

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia as whites, but are less likely to receive a diagnosis.

‘Twice the risk’

ONLINE — On Wednesday, June 15, the Alzheimer’s Association will host a webinar discussing the crushing impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on the Black community. … more

6/7/22

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will offer the new COVID boosters beginning September 21.

Wayne Memorial holds clinics for new COVID boosters

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) will offer both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines starting Wedensday, September 21 in Honesdale and Wednesday, … more

9/10/22

How to avoid loneliness as you age

Valentine’s Day can be particularly challenging for some seniors, contributing to social isolation. Unfortunately, when older people become socially isolated, it takes a toll on their physical … more

By VICKY GEMME | 2/5/24

Molinaro proposes friendly calls to seniors program and more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inspired by the Dutchess County (NY) Friendly Calls for Seniors program, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19) recently introduced the Friendly Calls For Our Seniors Act, a … more

11/15/23

Invest in healthy living

NATIONWIDE — I walked into my kitchen. Mail strewn on the counter. There it was. An envelope posted from AARP addressed to me. It was 2005. Reality struck. I was old enough to be eligible for … more

By MAUREEN LITCHMAN, M.D. | 11/15/23

Age is no barrier

Seniors who give of themselves honored at Older New Yorkers event ALBANY, NY — Jack Luster and Karin Pantel of Sullivan County were recently honored by the New York State Office for the … more

11/15/23

Injectable insulin covered under Medicare Part D is now capped at $35 a month.

A lifeline for insulin access

NATIONWIDE — Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 37.3 million people—11.3 percent of the United States population. Insulin replacement therapy has remained the mainstay of … more

By SOMAR HADID | 11/15/23

Public health helps ensure that we all have a chance to live a long, healthy life.

Addressing cultural health gaps

NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live long and healthy lives. That’s the point of this year’s National Public Health Week, which takes … more

By WILLIAM DEMPSEY, M.D. | 3/29/23

A recent gathering of Tusten Social’s Sage Sessions.

Aging well, in place

With the advancement of medicine and increased emphasis on healthy lifestyles, Americans are living longer than ever before. Since 1950, life expectancy in our country has increased by … more

By THOMAS CAMBRIDGE, executive director, Growing Older Together | 5/17/23

Every senior is different. Some are frail—and many are not.

Just a number

Humans stand apart from other animals in our understanding of life’s course. We are aware of its ultimate end and of the various ways aging may affect us along the way. No doubt about it, … more

By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D. | 11/15/23

May is Older Americans Month

As the baby-boom generation continues to age, we in health care will be tasked with unprecedented challenges. I’m confident, though, that we can meet the growing and multifaceted needs of this … more

By DEBORAH SPRING, M.D. | 5/17/23

Support group for those affected by dementia

JERMYN, PA — The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Support Group at the Wright Center for Community Health will resume monthly meetings at the Mid Valley Practice beginning Monday, November … more

11/15/23

Casey drug-cost bill heads to Senate floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Finance Committee recently voted on a drug pricing and mental health legislative package that contained provisions from U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) to protect … more

11/15/23

Palliative care

Former President Jimmy Carter recently elected hospice care after years of treatment for serious illness. It was a life-affirming decision, a choice to preserve his quality of life. He made the … more

By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D. | 5/17/23

Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus visited St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and Schervier Pavilion in Warwick, meeting with veterans on November 9...

Neuhaus visits veterans

ORANGE COUNTY, NY — Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus visited skilled nursing facilities St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and Schervier Pavilion in … more

11/15/23

Do something

There’s no reason to just give up because you’ve got some years behind you. If you’re looking for something fun to do, you should absolutely check out Tusten Social and Growing … more

5/17/23

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