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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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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NARROWSBURG, NY — Pedro Boregaard believes in turning ideas into reality.
“The world is full of people who have all these plans which never see the light of day,” Boregaard …
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By EVA BEDNAR
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8/16/23
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Each of us is by now accustomed to hearing “crisis” applied to a wide range of problems the world faces, from climate change to immigration. The Greek root of the word meant …
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By BRIAN C. SCANLAN, M.D.
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8/16/23
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MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults on Wednesday, October 11 at …
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10/3/23
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The term “successful aging” entered the healthcare literature more than 30 years ago. Since then, the search for the determinants of living well into old age has grown in intensity as our …
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By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D.
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2/15/23
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HAWLEY, PA — For many people, February 1 is one step closer to spring, or it’s the eve of Groundhog Day. But for Ray Naholnik, it has a more personal meaning—it’s his …
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By JEFFREY SIDLE
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2/15/23
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PIKE COUNTY, PA — A global pandemic and the outcome might be prompting some to think about refocusing their life plans.
If you are thinking along these lines, consider helping your …
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2/15/23
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Preventing elder abuse
PIKE COUNTY, PA — Every person, no matter how old, deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or have daily contact with them.
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2/15/23
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Lacking social connection increases the risk of premature death by more than 60 percent, according to the Surgeon General’s advisory on the devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and …
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By ROBIN CARUSO
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2/20/24
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Sunday, September 10 is Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their …
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By MARIE GARCEAU
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9/9/23
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ONLINE — In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free live webinar, “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of …
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1/31/23
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PORT JERVIS, NY — St. Josephs Place, located on the campus of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, recently received a five-star nursing home rating from the …
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9/6/23
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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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Dear Members of the SC Legislature, NYS DOH, Residents of Sullivan County and the State of New York,
Good Morning,
Thank you for listening to our letter that is being read. Yes, our letter …
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4/1/24
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Valentine’s Day will have just passed as this paper reaches readers. Days celebrating love and togetherness can be particularly challenging for some seniors—and the thoughts of what they …
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By VICKY GEMME
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2/14/24
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NATIONWIDE — When you’re not streaming your favorite detective program—when you’ve switched to network television—it’s hard to miss all those drug ads hawking the …
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By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D.
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2/14/24
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NORTHEAST PA — There’s an old adage that age is just a number and does not define who you are.
In most cases, that saying is very accurate, as the date on your birth …
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By TANUREET KOCHAR, M.D.
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2/14/24
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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 …
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2/14/24
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