By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Alzheimer’s is an incurable degenerative disease of the brain. However, people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can benefit from exercise. A growing
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Excellus BCBS Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Grants of up to $30K
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is once again inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award (HEIA) funding. The awards help fund health
Q & A with Michael McRae
President and CEO of St. Ann’s Community reflects on the 150th year of the organization, its mission and challenges By Mike Costanza Older adults
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
Calendar of Health Events
Sept. 24 Pittsford cancer walk to raise funds to Embrace Your Sisters Embrace Your Sisters, a local nonprofit, will hold its annual “Positively Pink in Pittsford
CDC: 28% of Americans Over 65 Will Fall This Year
Experts provide tips on how not to be part of this group By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Easier Pet Care for Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although pets bring many mental and physical health benefits, some older adults find caring for their cat or dog more
Give it a Shot: What You Need to Know About Adult Vaccines
By Kimberly Blaker When it comes to health, prevention is the best medicine. Many avoidable diseases can cause extensive damage to our health, especially
How to Plan a Green Funeral
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my
Five Benefits You Can Apply For Using ssa.gov
By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website