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Senior Health Expo makes May 24 stop at Penn College
May 18, 2011 The ninth Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. more »»
Closing the ‘doughnut hole’ in drug coverage
May 18, 2011 By RON POLLACK Special to the Sun-Gazette It seems like a bad dream: Your prescription drug coverage stops just when you need it the most. more »»
Much-deserved honor
April 20, 2011 WATSONTOWN — “I’ve never smoked, never drank anything worse than water, and I’ve never said a bad word.” If that’s the secret to longevity in life, Martha Sechler has it. more »»
Senior Health Expo makes 2 local stops
April 20, 2011 LEWISBURG — The ninth Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at the Silver Moon Banquet Hall. more »»
Quality care keeps seniors at home
April 20, 2011 By RON POLLACK Special to the Sun-Gazette There’s a saying that good help is hard to find. If you or someone you love has ever needed care at home, you know how true that i. more »»
Driver safety program scheduled in Lewisburg
April 20, 2011 LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital has scheduled AARP Driver Safety and Driver Safety Refresher programs during the month of Ma. more »»
Agency on Aging warns public of Medicare scam
April 20, 2011 TOWANDA — The Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga County Area Agency on Aging is warning the public of a new Medicare scam. more »»
Senior Health Expo makes 3 local stops
March 15, 2011 The ninth Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Industrial Arts Building at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. more »»
Long-term care: Planning for the future
March 15, 2011 It’s tax time, and that means it’s a good time to think about financial planning. more »»
Foster Grandparent program serves regional organizations
March 15, 2011 TOWANDA — The Foster Grandparent Program provides loving and experienced tutors and mentors for children and youth with special needs at volunteer stations in Tioga County. more »»
Agency on Aging warns public of Medicare scam
March 15, 2011 TOWANDA — The Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga County Area Agency on Aging is warning the public of a new Medicare scam. more »»
The 50-50 rule
March 15, 2011 You may not have much in common with your siblings now that you’re grown. But there’s still one thing you share: your mom and dad. more »»
‘99 bottles of beer on the wall’
February 16, 2011 It’s safe to say beer has changed a bit since residents of Sycamore Manor in Montoursville became of drinking age, but that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying the increasingly popular sweet taste of... more »»
‘I painted this’
February 16, 2011 Two Williamsport Home residents recently were honored at an artist’s reception for their work in the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania “Memories in the Making” program. more »»
Experts update Medicare brochure
February 16, 2011 The experts at ManorCare have updated their easy-to-read brochure, “Capture Your Benefits From Medicare — 2011,” that takes the guesswork out of what is, and what is not, covered by Medicare Part A... more »»
Senior Health Expo makes 3 local stops
February 16, 2011 The ninth Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Industrial Arts Building at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. more »»
Winter health tips to keep you safe
February 16, 2011 Pennsylvania is home to more than 1.9 million people older than 65. The Keystone State has a higher percentage of adults older than 65 than the national average (15.4 percent vs. 12.9 percent. more »»
Senior driving an individual issue
January 19, 2011 Q.: How do I know if my 86-year-old father is a good driver and should still be on the road? His doctor is starting to question whether he should be driving. A. more »»
Delving into the past
January 19, 2011 Jim and Bea Remick, of Trout Run, recently published a book, “History of Lewis Township. more »»
Health costs most significant factor in seniors’ well-being
December 15, 2010 Q. I’m curious; what are the biggest challenges that today’s seniors face and what can we older adults — particularly those like me who are living alone — do about it? A. more »» |
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