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Report: Inflation Reduction Act sent seniors health care costs surging

Wednesday, October 30 by The Center Square

Medicare premiums and senior citizens' prescription drug costs have surged since passage of the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, according to data compiled by an advocate... Read More.

Pickett invites seniors to fraud seminars on Feb. 23

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is co-hosting two financial fraud seminars in February.“The goal of our seminars is to make older residents aware of the latest scams... Read More.

Bradford County Seniors: Find Information Important to You at Senior Expo Hosted by Rep. Pickett

Thursday, July 21 by WEBO

Towanda, Pa.-- Pennsylvania seniors seeking information important to their well-being are invited to the 21st Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), which takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5, at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School, 253 Pennsylvania Ave., Athens, Pa. Attendees... Read More.

High School Seniors Awarded $3000.00 in Scholarships from Apalachin Lions

Friday, June 24 by WEBO

Apalachin, N.Y. -- The Apalachin Lions have announced three area high school seniors as the recipients of $3000.00 in scholarships awarded for outstanding contributions in service to their community and school. Receiving $1000.00 each, are Gavin Bowers of Owego Free Academy, Tyler Tebo from... Read More.

Jazz Comes Alive in April with Concerts for Seniors In Broome, Tompkins Counties

Monday, April 4 by WEBO

Binghamton, N.Y. -- Seniors in Broome and Tompkins counties will be able to enjoy free, live jazz performances throughout the month of April, which is Jazz Appreciation month, thanks to a collaboration between the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and Binghamton Local... Read More.

Four Tioga County High School Seniors Named Akshar All-Stars

Tuesday, March 29 by WEBO

(TIOGA COUNTY, NY) -- Four Tioga County high school seniors from Tioga Central, Candor, Waverly, and Spencer Van-Etten schools, were recognized recently as “Akshar’s All-Stars.” The student recognition program founded by Sen. Fred Akshar (R-Tioga and Broome) is in its fourth year of recognizing... Read More.

As Extreme Heat Continues, NY Office for Aging Issues Precautions for Seniors

Monday, July 20 by Bill Moyer

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is urging older New Yorkers and their family members to take precautions in extreme heat, as high temperatures and humidity, coupled with COVID-19, can create hazardous conditions for older adults. Exposure to extreme heat can cause... Read More.