Family Features — Rural America is experiencing a mental health emergency. For residents of rural communities, there is evidence of higher rates of mental illness compared to those in urban communities. Suicide rates are 64-68% higher in rural communities compared to urban areas, according ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Covenant Cafe had a busy May, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and more. To celebrate the holiday, participants enjoyed a Mexican hat dance and made Mother’s Day hats. Later in the month, participants had the opportunity to visit the STEP, Inc. center and heard ...
When your spouse passes away, the loss and change in your life is enough to deal with, but we know there are other items that you must address. The items concerning your estate planning can wait for a bit in most cases. Here is a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Do I have to ...
METRO — Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic highlights physical activity among its nine ways to prevent disease in an effort to live a long and rewarding life. Children, adolescents, young adults, and even men and women in middle age may not face too many physical hurdles when they try to exercise, but seniors are not always so lucky. Aging men and women with mobility issues may wonder if they can reap the rewards of physical activity, and thankfully there are many ways to exercise even if ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED The band Fishers of Men, comprised of Phil Reeder, Dawn Jeffries and Kim Barner, are pictured while entertaining the crowd at Covenant Cafe on April 1. As always, Pam Blesh was also on hand with her therapy dog, Foxy Lady.
BELLEFONTE — Independent Home Health, a growing provider of in-home care services across Pennsylvania, has opened a new office in Bellefonte, marking a major step in its mission to bring comprehensive home health services to seniors in rural communities too often overlooked by the ...
