Ombudsman program, driven by volunteers, helps those in long-term health care facilities. By Colleen M. Farrell When Laura Humphreys introduces herself, not everyone is
Golden Years
93-year-old Shares Tips for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not polite to ask a lady her age. But Lucretia McClure, a resident at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Rochester,
Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
New parameters mean more Americans have high blood pressure By Jim Miller If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not
Rich Ord: Medic, Musician, Memory-Maker
As Alzheimer’s disease stakes its claim, Ord fights back By Melody Burri Rich Ord has done a lot of living in 70 years. He’s
4 Health Issues Affecting Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many issues affect the health of older adults. Area experts weighed in on four of them. 1.Hormone imbalance “Every cell
Elder Abuse Often Unseen
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2011, the New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study estimated more than 260,000 older adults have been victims of
New Comfort Care Home Taking Shape in Newark
Volunteers say new place to fill a gap in Ontario County By John Addyman Where do you want to die? At home? If that’s
Buffalo Resident Celebrates 105 Years
Mary Pecoraro has no major medical issues to date except she can no longer hear By Katie Coleman Celebrating 105 years of life was
Sex After 90?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Can older adults enjoy sexual intimacy? Local experts say yes. “Many people remain sexually active well into their 80s and
Too Many Meds = Increased Health Risks
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The older patients become, the more likely they need prescription medication. According to the AARP, people 45 and older on