Gazette Mature Lifestyles

A few weeks ago on May 3, my husband and I drove down narrow single track roads in County Donegal, Ireland in search of the Beltany Stone Circle. This stone circle is one of Ireland’s National Heritage sites, in the care of the Office of Public Works, but there were few road signs acknowledging its…

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and roughly one in five adults live with some form of the condition. It is not just older adults who are affected either. Hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents have arthritis as well. While arthritis…

The next time you are in a store, park or crowded room, look around. Chances are there is someone nearby that is living with diabetes. That is because approximately one in eight people in the U.S. have the disease. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, occurring when the pancreas…

Recently I asked several online AI apps the question, “What matters most?” The answers varied slightly, and acknowledged individual preferences, but what was consistently first in each listing of options were mentions of connections and relationships. I like those words. Connection is from the Latin connexionem meaning “a binding or joining together.” And relationship means…

April is Volunteer Recognition Month, and Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, gratefully acknowledges the dedicated volunteers who support Family Hospice patients and family members. Volunteers provide essential comfort and compassion for patients who have life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. “Volunteers are an integral part of the Family Hospice team,” says Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator Carole…

BELLEFONTE — Marine veteran Jared Winn recently received a free new roof installed by Cenvar Roofing & Solar’s State College branch after being selected as a winner in the 2025 QXO for Veterans program. Jared was nominated by his close friend and fellow Marine, Clayton, a Marine combat correspondent and U.S. Air Force member with…

 Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day or two of the prep than months of cancer therapy? Colorectal cancers are the second leading cause of death in the U.S., but according to the American Cancer Society, colonoscopies reduce the number of…

I recently facilitated a class at a retirement community around the topic of awe. When I asked for examples of awe experiences, tears came to my eyes multiple times as participants talked about how they felt when they saw newborn babies, watched their children get married, visited beautiful spots in nature, spent time with animals,…

STATE COLLEGE — It’s time to change the conversation about menopause — again. But this time, with a little more depth, a little more connection, and a whole lot more honesty. Pause Party Remix — Menopause Reimagined will take place on Monday, April 27 at the Innovation Hub (Room 603) in downtown State College. The…

Many seniors ages 60 and older have special physical and mental health needs. While some people suffer from dementia and cognitive decline, others face life changes that can lead to grief, depression, anxiety and loss of independence. Often seniors can benefit from mental health services provided by geriatric behavioral health experts. “While certain situations such…