PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe and volunteers recently celebrated the program’s 10th anniversary with a trip on the Hiawatha in Williamsport. The group enjoyed a nice trip up and down the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Prior to the boat ride, the group held a picnic lunch ...
Alzheimer’s Disease affects millions of Americans and can diminish the ability to manage financial matters, including the ability to pay household bills. While some bills can be paid via auto payment or directly debited from a bank account, others — such as real estate taxes — may ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe’s July session enjoyed a celebration of National Ice Cream Day and were visited by a local historical figure. Volunteer Pam Blesh, dressed as Dolley Madison for the celebration. She read the Declaration of Ice Cream Day for the participants ...
Many people believe that once they sign a Power of Attorney, it can be used whenever it is needed. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but there are situations where a bank, investment company or other institution may refuse to accept or delay acting on it. Understanding these issues before an emergency occurs can save your family time, money and frustration. 1. Your Power of Attorney Does Not Include the Required Notice Pennsylvania law requires every Financial Power of Attorney to ...
METRO — The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may be true, but for seniors, enjoying that apple at a hotel or on a cruise may be even more healthy than having it at home. Travel can be an important component of healthy aging. Travel provides many benefits across multiple areas of life. According to The Senior List, around 70 percent of seniors (adults age 50 and up) travel regularly. Seniors are a target demographic for the travel industry, accounting for roughly one-third of all travelers. Seniors spend almost one month each year traveling. Here are a few of the ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Volunteer Pam Blesh and her therapy dog, Foxy Lady, put on a “Celebrating the Seasons Through a Dog’s Eye” fashion show for attendees at the June 16 Covenant Cafe session. Also, volunteer Roberta Muthler, bottom right, brought with her collection of puppets for ...
