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NATIONWIDE — Actor Bruce Willis’s family recently announced that his aphasia has progressed, and that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, also known as frontotemporal …
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2/19/23
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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 …
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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 community …
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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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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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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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REGION — While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be challenging for many Americans.
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1/18/23
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NATIONWIDE — The holiday season can be a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months.
Because …
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12/29/22
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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 …
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12/1/22
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NATIONWIDE — Caregiving for someone with dementia can be overwhelming, especially for first-time caregivers. These caregivers not only experience the emotional impact that occurs when a close …
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11/18/22
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Writing dementia down
REGION — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco said that her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s, when her aunt was diagnosed with …
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11/16/22
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Masturbation.
Got your attention? Thought so. Which is probably why a newly self-published book set in our neighborhood starts the same way.
The book, “Your Number’s Up,” by …
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By LEAH CASNER
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11/16/22
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 94 older adults for their volunteerism in every region of the state as part of NYSOFA’s annual …
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By ROGER L. NOYES
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11/16/22
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REGION — “There has been a huge uptick to ‘unretire,’ according to the labor market statistics,” said Loreen Gebelein, director of Sullivan County’s Center for …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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11/16/22
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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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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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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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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, …
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9/10/22
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EVERYWHERE — Flu vaccines are now available for patients at the Wright Center for Community Health’s network of community health centers in northeast Pennsylvania. Most people are …
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9/5/22
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NATIONWIDE — Extreme heat poses risks for loved ones with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association suggests ways to keep people safe and comfortable. The heat can be especially stressful and …
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9/2/22
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