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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).
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11/20/24
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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 …
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11/20/24
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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.
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By FAMILY FEATURES
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11/20/24
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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.
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11/20/24
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“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 …
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By MICHELLE WOODBREY
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11/20/24
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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 …
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By RYANNE JENNINGS
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11/20/24
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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 …
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By LLEWELLYN KING for Inside Sources
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11/20/24
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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 …
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By BENITA GOLDSTEIN
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11/20/24
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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 …
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9/18/24
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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 …
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9/4/24
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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 …
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9/2/24
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If you are going to build or assemble something, you need tools. There are specific tools for specific jobs, and people …
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By MICHELLE WOODBREY
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9/1/24
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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 …
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8/14/24
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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 …
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8/14/24
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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 …
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By the COCHECTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS
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8/14/24
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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 …
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By Terri Miller, consumer education specialist, FTC
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8/14/24
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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 …
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By RYANNE JENNINGS
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8/14/24
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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 …
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By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D.
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8/14/24
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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 …
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By EUGENE HSU, M.D.
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5/31/24
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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
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5/29/24
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