By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan
Features
Finding Peace and Meaning Through Hospice Care
By Marguerite Janto and Jessica Kelly November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to pause and reflect on those we
Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says
Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don’t get the same
Newsweek ranks Jewish Home No. 1 nursing home
For the second year in a row, Jewish Home has been ranked the No. 1 nursing home in New York state on Newsweek’s America’s
The Growing Popularity of Essential Oils
These potent oils can support good health in many ways By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It may seem hard to believe that a tiny
Physicians join Thompson Health
Thompson Health recently announced several physicians have joined its staff. • Physician Michelle Prong Geiger joined UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Canandaigua Medical Group.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Helps Cancer Patients
Complementary and alternative medicine includes practices such as massage, acupuncture, tai chi, and drinking green tea Submitted by the National Cancer Institute Complementary
RRH nursing homes among America’s best
Rochester Regional Health (RRH) announced that both Park Ridge Living Center and Edna Tina Wilson Living Center have again been ranked among the best
Are Your Fruits and Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes
Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the
Thompson’s Sweet Arrival Soirée Raises $200K
The Sweet Arrival Soirée hosted by the F.F. Thompson Foundation raised approximately $200,000 to benefit a $2.5 million expansion and renovation of the Birthing