Gazette Mature Lifestyles

CENTRE COUNTY — I’m sitting in the front passenger seat of our SUV writing this on my laptop as my husband is driving us to our son’s MBA graduation ceremony in Frostburg, Maryland. I’m feeling lots of pride and awe at what our son has accomplished in his five-and-a-half years as a student athlete, beginning…

CENTRE COUNTY — On one of our morning walks last week, I asked my husband if he saw the articles about Penn State students coming together for a vigil to mourn the sale and closing of the downtown McDonalds. He responded that he had. I replied, “I’m going to write about that.” I’ve heard some…

CENTRE COUNTY — Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are seniors more at risk for falls, but when they do fall, they are at a greater risk for injuries, hospitalization and complications. Medical experts noted…

CENTRE COUNTY — In today’s fast-paced, digital world, there are many gift-giving options for loved ones far and wide, from sending e-gift cards to their favorite shops and restaurants to creating custom video messages. However, a new survey from Duck brand, a leading maker of mailing and shipping products, discovered that the festive fun of…

CENTRE COUNTY — Taking the proper steps to weatherproof your rental is a simple way to stay snug this cold-weather season — while also resulting in notable savings on heating and energy bills. In fact, a Duck brand survey found that 80% of people noticed a decrease in their heating bill after using affordable weatherization…

STATE COLLEGE — Adult Children of Aging Parents Centre County, an organization dedicated to supporting adult children who are caregivers for their aging parents, will host a free educational event on the importance of end-of-life conversations on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 at the Centre Region Active Adult Center in the Nittany Mall. “Having conversations…

Submitted by Penn Highlands Healthcare CENTRE COUNTY — Patients visit a pharmacy an average of 35 times a year, and there are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing a pharmacy. There are the big chains, the pharmacies in grocery stores and supercenters as well as the independently owned community pharmacies. While you can…

CENTRE COUNTY — My husband and I had the incredible privilege of spending two weeks in Scotland earlier this fall. It was a glorious time filled with friendly people, beautiful scenery, an intriguing pace, history and lots of liminal spaces. Liminal spaces mean different things to different people. It can be about transitions, transformations and…

CENTRE COUNTY — Adult Children of Aging Parents Centre County is offering a free educational program with this month’s topic being “Communicating with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias.” The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Centre Region Active Adult Center in the Nittany Mall in State College. The program…

CENTRE COUNTY — Identity theft is reportedly a growing threat as fraudsters evolve to be savvier and more sophisticated. There have been more than 1,300 data breaches already in 2024, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. It’s no surprise an Experian survey found that many consumers are wising up to the risk, with over…