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Misusing Prescription Medications: An Epidemic?

Epidemic may be a strong word, but it got your attention right? Although I have not heard anyone officially call misusing medications in...

New Hoarding Task Force Makes the News

In April, PA Link hosted an organizational meeting to begin creating a Regional Hoarding Task Force. Over 40 community members attended,...

Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Combatting Depression During the Month of Love

It’s February. It’s the time of the year when we see hearts and roses around every corner. It’s great to be in love for Valentine’s Day,...

What Is PA Link?

A good quality of life is important to everyone. This is especially true as we age and/or live every day with a physical or intellectual...

Free Event Looks to Tackle Senior Scams

We have all received those calls where someone on the other side of the phone may not be who they say they are. Maybe some of us have...

Making Aging Easier in the River Valley – New Senior Resource Guides Available

A big part of my job as the PA Link to Aging and Disability Lead Coordinator is to educate seniors and those with disabilities about the...

When Memory Loss is More than Normal Aging

Sometimes I worry that I have Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia. As soon as I have that thought, I quickly discount it and I can...

Understanding the Value of Respite Care

The summer travel season is quickly approaching. We are all excited about packing up the car for a long vacation at the beach or maybe a...

Spring Cleaning: Not So Easy for Hoarders

Spring is finally here, I think. The flowers are beginning to blossom, days are getting longer and the weather is becoming warmer. ...

April is National Health Care Decision Day. Are you Prepared?

Imagine being a 27 year old married woman, working as a bookkeeper in Florida and enjoying life. One early morning, you collapse in your...

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