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Why newspapers? 84%

of Baby Boomers have taken action as a result of seeing an ad in a print newspaper in the past 30 days.2

Because in print or online, newspapers are the most trusted source

of news and information among all age groups.1

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Free Workshops Address Chronic Pain

The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a chronic pain selfmanagement program starting Sept. 3.

These free workshops will be held virtually from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Friday, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8. You must have internet access and a computer to participate.

Adults age 60 and older who are living with chronic pain, and 60plus caregivers caring for someone living with chronic pain, are invited to participate in the interactive program, which spans six workshops, once a week.

Taught by certified instructors through the agency, this healthpromotion program provides tools for managing your health, dealing with difficult emotions, and living a better life with chronic pain.

The program introduces participants to self-management tools like healthy eating, exercise, action planning, and dealing with difficult emotions, among others. A companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain, and an exercise CD will be provided for all participants.

There is no charge for the workshops. Preregistration is required by calling Megan Craley at (717) 771-9610.

“Learn how to live a better life with ”chronic pain.

Telepsychiatry a Boon for Patients during Pandemic

The COVID19 pandemic forced many healthcare workers into virtual mode, offering their services via Zoom or other video outlets.

Mental health services were among those embracing the technology. A survey of clinicians at 18 mental health centers in 11 states, reported on the Psychiatry Advisor website, found that 73% who used two-way video to treat patients found the experience “excellent” or “good.”

Sixty-six percent who used phonebased services said the same. Only 4% who used video, and 3% who relied on phones, rated the experience “poor” or “very poor.” Overall, the most common advantages cited by providers were flexible scheduling or rescheduling (77%), timely appointment starts (68%), and a decline in no-shows (52%). There were some disadvantages, including technical difficulties by patients using devices (52%), lack of closeness or connection with patients (46%), and technical difficulties on the provider end (39%).

Still, 64% of providers in the survey plan to continue using telepsychiatry in some capacity after the end of the pandemic.