November is National Family Caregiver Month • Three caregivers share their experience By Christine Green Superheroes have out-of-this-world talents like flight, mind control and
Golden Years
Key Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
With doctor visits getting shorter and shorter, what are the key questions seniors should ask their doctors? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With electronic medical
Building Bridges with the Arts
Art teacher Tim Williams has rounded up a team of his most promising student artists to take part in the school’s portraiture project in
Hearing Aids: Coming Soon to a Drugstore Near You
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act, signed by President Trump in 2017, has started the process toward hearing aids
For Seniors, Walking the Dog Can Sometime Be a Dangerous Thing
Fall-related bone breaks involving senior dog walkers has risen substantially. But there are ways for seniors mitigate the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Owning
Foods for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the phrase “super foods” may create buzz around fad foods, it’s true that eating a healthful diet can help
Oh, the Aging Eyes
Droopy eyelids, dry eyes, floaters, cataracts, ocular migraines are just some of the eye problems we may have to deal with as we age
Medical Marijuana: A Boon for Older Adults?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The incidence of pain affecting older adults is widespread: half of this population who live independently and about 80% of
Elder Abuse On the Rise in America
CDC: Family members commit most of the violence As the American population ages, elder abuse rates are increasing, particularly among men, federal health officials
Nearly 400 Cases of Abuse Registered in Monroe County
Experts say only one in 24 cases are usually reported By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Elder abuse is more prevalent in Rochester than many people