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Hearing from older adults
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults—a 10-year, … more
Young people always benefit from drug education 
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 … more
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St. Josephs Place in Port Jervis, NY, has received another five-star rating from CMS.
A five-star CMS rating for St. Josephs Place
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 … more
Where many of us will go
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 … more
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Pedro Boregaard at his home in Narrowsburg.
Stepping on stage
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 … more
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Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravaman performed at Lavapalooza on August 5.
Lavapalooza was a success
On August 5, Growing Older Together sponsored a 1950s rockabilly-style carnival and picnic fundraiser for the whole family. more
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Do something
There’s no reason to just give up because you’ve got some years behind you. If you’re looking for something fun to do, you should absolutely check out Tusten Social and Growing … more
Palliative care does not mean the end is imminent. It offers professionals who work with you to relieve pain and suffering from serious, chronic illnesses.
Palliative care
Former President Jimmy Carter recently elected hospice care after years of treatment for serious illness. It was a life-affirming decision, a choice to preserve his quality of life. He made the … more
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May is Older Americans Month
As the baby-boom generation continues to age, we in health care will be tasked with unprecedented challenges. I’m confident, though, that we can meet the growing and multifaceted needs of this … more
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A recent gathering of Tusten Social’s Sage Sessions.
Aging well, in place
With the advancement of medicine and increased emphasis on healthy lifestyles, Americans are living longer than ever before.  Since 1950, life expectancy in our country has increased by … more
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Public health helps ensure that we all have a chance to live a long, healthy life.
Addressing cultural health gaps
NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live long and healthy lives. That’s the point of this year’s National Public Health Week, which takes … more
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Dementia can strike even younger people, and the disease's effects are devastating.
Dementia can strike any of us
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 … more
Learning to paint at the Wayne County Adult Day Living Center.
A safe place for your loved one to stay and more
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. … more
Leave a legacy gift to the Greater Pike Community Foundation. It’s an act of generosity that benefits the community for generations to come.
Anyone can leave a legacy
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 … more
Raymond “Ray” Naholnik posed for photos with his three daughters and local officials at the celebration of his 100th birthday at the Adult Daily Living Center in Hawley, PA. Pictured are, in front: Sherrie Miller, left; Raymond; Jeannie Torrick; and Sandy Culp. In the back row are pictured PA Sen. Rosemary Brown, left; Hawley mayor John Nichols; Wayne County chief clerk Andrew Seder; and PA Rep. Joe Adams.
Celebrating a centennial
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 … more
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You can age and be healthy too.
Successful aging
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 … more
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Among Black Americans aged 70 or older, more than one in five (21 percent) are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
The changing role of race in dementia research
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 … more
Listening to music with your loved one is a great way to keep someone with dementia engaged this winter.
Keep your loved ones engaged this winter
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. … more
Holidays are a wonderful time for the family to get together. But they can also highlight memory problems in our elders.
Holidays and memory changes
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 … more
Tim Doak said music continues to move people with dementia even as other forms of communication become harder for them.
Connecting through music
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 … more
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