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Posted on October 7, 2020 - Pain isn’t “all in your head,” as some people dismissively say. However, the way we think about our pain can make a big difference! In August 2020, a research team from Penn State University Center for Healthy Aging published a study on pain “catastrophizing.” They defined “catastrophizing” as “feeling an exaggerated helplessness or hopelessness” about pain, perhaps expressed in thought patterns like “the pain is terrible and it’s never going to get any better” or “I can’t stand the pain anymore.”

Posted on October 5, 2020 - The National Institutes of Health reminds us that for people with hearing loss, communication has become a real challenge now that we’re wearing masks. It’s not that easy even for people with average hearing! Here are some tips.

Posted on September 30, 2020 - Vision care experts say we should be taking extra care of our eyes these days.

Posted on September 28, 2020 - Each year during National Preparedness Month, we are reminded of steps for keeping safe during natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and extreme heat—along with power outages, fires, explosions, and other manmade emergencies.

Posted on September 23, 2020 - September 20 – 26, 2020 is National Employ Older Workers Week. Each year, this recognition event calls attention to the value of seniors in the workplace. Though older workers still may face age discrimination on the job or when seeking employment, today more employers are realizing how valuable these seasoned employees are, bringing their experience and productivity, mentoring younger employees, and modeling a good work ethic.