Group pushes for legislators to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act By Barbara Pierce “There comes a time when enough is enough!” said
Golden Years
Why Visit a Hearing Specialist?
Expert says some people with hearing loss won’t admit the problem and wait years to look for treatment By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Specialists in
What Causes Your Hearing Loss
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One out of eight people in the U.S, aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears, according to
Food Insecurity: Nearly 200,000 People Affected in WNY
According to Feeding America, nearly 200,000 people in a 10-county Western New York area (Monroe County included) can experience by food insecurity. Seniors are
Transportation, Income Affects Senior Food Insecurity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Good nutrition supports good health; however, for some older adults — including in the Rochester area — obtaining sufficient healthful
Post-Heart Attack Rehab Saves Lives
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Cardiac rehabilitation can help patients who have experienced a heart attack reduce their risk of experiencing another heart attack and
Aging in Place
More accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house. How seniors can make their bathrooms safer and easier
5 Things You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when changes in the brain methodically stunt and slow down memory and cognitive thinking. It’s associate with
Longevity Gap
Wealthy Outlive Poor by Nearly 10 Years By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers with University College London recently published a study that correlates wealth as
Medicare 101
If the rules of Medicare confuse you, you are not alone By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Yes, it’s confusing. An entire industry has developed around