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Medicare premiums rise for 2026

Medicare is the vital healthcare program that covers most older Americans. It is a complicated program. Medicare Overview Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers people 65 and older and some younger adults with permanent disabilities and certain medical conditions. When Medicare was established in 1965 about half of American seniors had no health insurance. Today, virtually all Americans over age 65 have at least some health coverage through Medicare. Approximately 3 million Pennsylvania residents receive benefits through Medicare. Medicare does not cover all ...

Covenant Cafe learns about finches, enjoys fun games

PHOTOS PROVIDED It was a packed day for Covenant Cafe participants in their Oct. 7 meeting. The group heard from guest speaker Wayne Laubsher about finches and enjoyed a craft time with fall flower arrangements. The group also had the chance to take part in senior games, taught by guest ...

Should you buy long-term care insurance?

Long-term care insurance pays for nursing home care, assisted living care and often home care. It is particularly important for our aging population; the statistics indicate that 70% of individuals over age 65 will one day need some form of long-term care. The expense of long-term care increases each year, with the cost of a nursing home stay in excess of $12,000 per month in Pennsylvania. After years of fading as a popular method to pay for long-term care, there are signs that long-term care insurance is trying to make a comeback. Long-term care insurance is typically purchased by ...

New book aims to help family caregivers navigate incontinence care at home

A new book from Michele Mongillo, MSN, BSN, RN, clinical director at First Quality, aims to help family and professional caregivers navigate the daily challenges of caring for someone with bladder or bowel control issues. “Caring with Dignity: A Caregiver’s Guide to Incontinence” ...

Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so. He has served the world’s dignitaries and his art of sushi was featured in an award-winning film. After all these achievements and at the age of 100, he ...

Covenant Cafe enjoys fall crafts, exercises at September session

PHOTOS PROVIDED Though fall wasn’t quite official during Covenant Cafe’s recent meeting, the group got into the spirit anyway. Participants had the chance to take part in making a scarecrow craft with volunteers to prepare for the season. The group also took part in a pool noodle ...