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
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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
Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit
By Jim Miller Studies have shown that patients who help their doctors by providing important health information and preparing themselves for appointments tend to
Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
By Jim Miller Many people use the words “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In fact, you can
Aerobic Exercise Key for Brain Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aerobic exercise may offer protection from cognitive decline. In 2017, researchers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles