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Sadie Says … Frequently asked questions about older adult issues

Q. “What is a living will?” A. There are two main types of advance directives — the “Living Will” and the “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.” A Living Will is the oldest type of health care advance directive. It is a signed, witnessed (or notarized) document called a “declaration” (directive). A Living Will allows you to document your wishes concerning medical treatments at the end of life. Most declarations instruct an attending physician to withhold or withdraw medical interventions from its signer if he/she is in a terminal condition and is unable ...

Wolf Run Village to introduce new townhouses

HUGHESVILLE — On June 20, Wolf Run Village, Route 220, announced they will be introducing independent living townhouses for those 55 years or older looking for “maintenance-free living” to their campus through a groundbreaking ceremony, Wolf Run Village said. Working on the project with ...

Senior menus

(EDITORS NOTE: For the nearest senior center in Lycoming and Clinton counties, call 570-323-3096. In Bradford, Tioga and Sullivan counties, call 570-723-0782. For Meals on Wheels, service and transportation, call the Lycoming-Clinton Bicounty Office of Aging-STEP at 570-323-3096.) Week beginning July 16 Wednesday — Sausage patty with peppers and onions, sandwich roll, German potato salad, green beans, carrot and raisin salad. Thursday — Breaded chicken, molasses baked beans, garlic mashed cauliflower, pasta salad. Friday — Macaroni ham and cheese, stewed tomatoes, peas, ...

Upcoming senior center activities

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Most senior centers have daily events. Senior Sun highlights events that may be of greater interest and importance to local seniors. For the nearest senior center in Lycoming and Clinton counties, call 570-323-3096. In Bradford, Tioga and Sullivan counties, call 570-723-0782. For Meals on Wheels, service and transportation, call the Lycoming/ Clinton Bi-county Office of Aging - STEP at 570-323-3096.) Clinton County Community Center 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven 570-858-5820 Weekly events Daily: Walking Club, indoors, all day. Mondays: Drawing with George, 10 ...

STEP Office of Aging distributes 2,000 fruit and vegetable vouchers

STEP has concluded its distribution of Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers, also called Veggie Vouchers, for 2018. This year, 2,000 vouchers were distributed to older adults in Lycoming and Clinton counties in a little over a month, and are able to be used for Pa.-grown fruits and veggies at participating farm stands and markets until November. No more vouchers are available. “I think this program is great, it helps a lot of seniors to get fresh fruit and vegetables,” said Lycoming County resident Bonnie Coup. “The purpose of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition ...

State Rep. Jeff Wheeland to host Senior Fair

State Rep. Jeff Wheeland, R-Loyalsock Township, will host a Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at Old Lycoming Township Firehall, 1600 Dewey Ave. The fair will include information on government services, health screenings, fitness and nutrition, volunteer opportunities, health and elder care, insurance, wills and estate planning, senior housing alternatives, funeral homes, and transportation and recreation. Free refreshments will be available.