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HONESDALE, PA — National Pharmacy Week was held October 20-26. It was a time to recognize the powerful impact the pharmacy department has on patients at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH).  … more
SCRANTON, PA — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) highlighted the accomplishments of two geriatricians with ties to the Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education in … more
NATIONWIDE — It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life.  … more
NATIONWIDE — As retirees step into their golden years, many might picture themselves tending to gardens, embarking on long-awaited travels, or savoring precious moments with family.  … more
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters,” Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said. Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during … more
Many of us who live in this area fear driving after dark for predominantly one reason—deer.  Hitting a deer can happen in a blink of an eye and with shorter days, there are more hours … more
I am approaching what may be thought of as a significant birthday next month. I’m not sure what makes it significant except the number attached to it.  If we don’t know how old … more
REGION — Pickleball could have inspired the book “Younger Next Year,” written by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge, M.D. As two devoted players share their experiences below, you judge … more
ONLINE — On Thursday, September 19, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) and ranking member Mike Braun (R-IN) will hold a hearing titled, “Fighting Fraud: How … more
PIKE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, PA — The numbers are up and the funding is down. Due to the rising cost of food the number of seniors who need home-delivered meals has grown in both Wayne and Pike … more
NATIONWIDE — Recognizing the need to address the inequities perpetuated by Medicaid Estate Recovery (MER) on marginalized communities, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded a … more
If you are going to build or assemble something, you need tools. There are specific tools for specific jobs, and people … more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing highlighting his efforts to lower health care costs for American … more
MILFORD, PA ― Elder Justice Day, held annually by the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), gathers professionals from across the state to provide presentations on various topics pertinent to … more
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Members of the community respect and look up to the volunteer Emergency Medical Responders at the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC).  They rely on you in the … more
You get a text message from a number you don’t know, asking when you’re free to catch up over a cup of coffee. Don’t perk up just yet. That invitation for a coffee date might sound … more
Do you have a will? That’s a pretty direct question, yes, I know—but it’s one that we at the Wayne County Community Foundation ask pretty regularly.  Did you know that … more
The wisdom and coolness of many of our older friends and family members astonishes. But staying cool through the heat of summer and early fall is a challenge. In the summer of 2003 a heatwave … more
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which will be observed on June 15, signifies our collective struggle against the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is not only an individual problem; it's a … more
NEW YORK STATE — On May 14, Older New Yorkers’ Day, the New York State Office for the Aging honored two Sullivan County residents for their volunteerism. Maureen Hopper As a … more
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