By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Losing your hearing can be a scary experience. The unknown or panic of decreasing hearing ability can send many people
Golden Years
Could You Have Glaucoma?
By Jim Miller It’s called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. With no early warning signs or pain, most people who have
How Pets Can Benefit Senior Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Perhaps you always had pets as a kid but haven’t for years. Or maybe your cat or dog died a
Need a Ride? You Have Options
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Half of non-drivers who are 65 and older stay home because they lack transportation options, according to www.seniorliving.org. This means
When it’s Time to Give Up Driving
By Christine Green Not many people can say they have a completely clean driving record with no tickets or accidents whatsoever unless you are
Weight Affects Heart Failure Risk
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, a condition that contributes
10 Tips to Live a Long, Healthy Life
By Susan Friedman, MD Special for In Good Health, Rochester’s Healthcare Newspaper The best estimates are that only about a third of health is
Excessive Heat Poses Risks for Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For most people, extremely hot weather is a bit of a nuisance and fodder for light conversation. For elderly people,
Geriatric Syndromes Require Special Care
As we age, we become more likely to develop several co-occurring health problems that feed each other. These are called ‘geriatric syndromes’ By Deborah
Hidden Problem: Mental Health Problems Among Seniors
Mental issues affecting senior population is largely overlooked By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant More than 15 percent of adults aged 60 and older experience mental