CDC: More than 14 million older people (25%) report falling — it has become the top cause of injury-related death for people over 65
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Oldest Boomers About to Turn 80
Is the Rochester area ready? Born between 1946 and 1964, the oldest members of the baby boomer generation will turn 80 starting in
Top 10 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults
Nearly 95% of adults 60 and older have at least one chronic condition, while nearly 80% have two or more Age, family genetics
See the Truth About Vision Supplements
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Perhaps you notice a vision supplement at your local drugstore or in a commercial on TV. Will this product
Underused Medicare Benefits
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Medicare benefits can be confusing, especially as plan benefits can change from year to year and among different insurance
What’s New for Medicare in 2024?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you receive Medicare, look for these changes coming in 2024: • No more coverage gap–doughnut hole “The stage
Nursing Homes on the Brink
Senior facilities in Rochester have 1,600 vacant beds because of lack of workers to care for patients By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant All areas
5 Things You Should Know About Cataracts
By Ernst Lamothe Jr As you get older your eyes age as well. The most common eye ailment is cataracts, a prevalent vision-related
Here’s 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life
Eight healthy habits could add years to your life. A new study of more than 700,000 U.S. veterans breaks down the habits that when
Brain Protective Foods. Do They Really Help?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet for brain health. Avoiding Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia isn’t as simple as,