Highland Hospital geriatrician a big proponent of plant-based diet. She explains why By Chris Motola Q: In addition to being a geriatrician, you’re a
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Dimitri House: Food, Shelter for Everyone
Rochester nonprofit about to expand services it provides to homeless people thanks to a $1.3 million grant By Christine Green John Mills of Rochester
America Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Its Aging Population
By George Chapman The New York Times recently ran an article on the pending healthcare crisis facing the country as we age. There is
Why Should Seniors See a Geriatrician?
By Brian Heppard, MD Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just
How to Choose the Right Hospital for You
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to get a hip replacement, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need By Jim Miller Millions of older Americans struggle with food costs — according to a recent
IRS Creates New Tax Form for Seniors
By Jim Miller The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older,
Q & A with Mary DeSantis from Baden Street Settlement, Inc.
Director of Behavioral Health and community services at Baden Street Settlement Interview by Mike Costanza Founded in 1901, the Baden Street Settlement, Inc. has
New Minimum Purchase Age for Tobacco Expected to Reduce Youth Use
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Access to tobacco just became more difficult for youth. New York increased its minimum purchase age for buying tobacco from
How to Be a Super Conqueror in Life
By William Stanley Ferris There we were standing in surgery with three surgeons, four nurses and a sedated patient lying on the operating table.