AMSTERDAM — Megan Worthy still recalls singing in a choir in the Australian capital, Canberra, as she was growing up. Now, as a rare form of early-onset dementia chips away at her vision and other brain functions, the 58-year-old is transported back to her musical youth as she and her ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their lives. Some research suggests that share may be as high as ...
The idiom, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is typically not expressed as a compliment and may or may not be true. The statement alludes to the premise that as we age, it is very difficult to learn or embrace new things. You will have to determine whether this is factual for the ...
ATLANTA — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your ...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my Medicare decisions? — Baffled Bob Dear Bob, With around 11,400 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day in 2026, ...
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Sarah U. Brumbaugh and Joshua B. Yasulitis, both of Ebensburg. Duke C. Brunner, Tyrone, and Sydney L. Starbird, Altoona. Maurice J. E. Bullett and Angela L. ...