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CORTLAND, NY — Dorothy Durkin, 67, is a swimmer from Lumberland that recently won a gold medal in the Empire State Senior Games for the 200 yard breaststroke.
The Empire State Senior Games are …
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By SONIA AHMED
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10/14/26
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MONTICELLO, NY — “What one change would most improve your ability to live well and independently in Sullivan County?” asks the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA).
That’s the last …
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10/13/26
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LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams in August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their …
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10/13/26
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WAYMART, PA — Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell and Sheriff Chris Rosler will host the 24th annual Senior Expo at the Ladore Pavilion, 287 Owego Tpk., on October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …
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10/13/26
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HONESDALE, PA — A free five-week workshop dedicated to helping people cope with the grieving process will take place at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., in October and November. The sessions …
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10/13/26
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When Ralph Richardson’s sister passed away, he tried to make sure everyone who cared about her heard the news. But he ran into a problem no address book could fix. There was no list. Who were the …
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10/13/26
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The term superaging is often used to describe people who maintain unusually strong cognitive abilities and functional capacity as they grow older. They may be in their 70s, 80s or even 90s, yet …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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10/13/26
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The audit’s stinging findings echo many of the failures Spotlight PA has documented in its investigation into Pennsylvania’s older adult protective services system.
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By ANGELA COULOUMBIS of SPOTLIGHT PA
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9/25/26
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What does it mean to be a “superager” ?
The term superaging is often used to describe people who maintain unusually strong cognitive abilities and functional capacity as they grow older. …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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9/6/26
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MONTICELLO, NY — Earlier this summer, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging held its second annual Volunteer Fair at the Monticello Firehouse.
The fair featured 23 organizations from …
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9/1/26
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HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Area Agency on Aging welcomes all to its monthly support groups. The meetings will be held at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center at 323 10th St., on the third Wednesday …
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8/18/26
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ELLENVILLE, NY — Saint Mary’s Saint Andrew’s Church will hold an ice cream social, created as an honor society project for seniors aged 65 and up, and guests. It takes place on Tuesday, August …
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8/18/26
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — UVA Health researchers have discovered how a form of delirium that often strikes older patients after surgery could set the stage for dementia—and identified a drug that …
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8/18/26
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NORTHEAST PA — Residents aged 55 and older in the 139th Legislative District are encouraged to join Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) at his free Senior Citizens Expos next month.
“My senior …
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8/18/26
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BUSHKILL, PA ― Thirty agencies and service providers have registered to participate in the upcoming Elder Justice Day on Tuesday, August 25. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bushkill Center …
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8/18/26
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro administration recently celebrated 30 older Pennsylvanians whose artwork was selected for the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase during a special reception …
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8/18/26
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Some of the biggest challenges for older adults are social isolation, financial insecurity and health issues. These can lead to loneliness, diffculty meeting basic needs and a reduced quality of …
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8/18/26
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There is a storm coming, and we are not prepared for it. By 2050, the number of Americans over the age of 65 will double and the number over 85 will triple.
Since 2012, 43.1 million people …
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By RABBI LAWRENCE S. ZIERLER
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8/18/26
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ELLENVILLE, NY — Let’s begin by wishing Shadowland Stages a happy 41st anniversary season. And then let’s say a hearty congratulations for opening this 2026 season with a play as …
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By CAROL MONTANA
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6/16/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Are you over 45, with a clean license, and want to help our seniors?
Or maybe you’re a senior yourself and have a little time on your hands?
The …
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6/16/26
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