Why is the age for stroke patients skewing younger? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the
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Fighting Parkinson’s with a Paddle
By Mike Costanza Keith Boas hopes to slow the progress of his Parkinson’s disease by playing ping pong. “If you’re active in sports,
Surprise, Surprise: Auto Insurance Will Charge More as You Age
How seniors can save on auto insurance By Jim Miller As auto insurance rates across the country continue to rise for all drivers,
Warming Up to Death
A local discussion group meets regularly at the Irondequoit Public Library in Rochester to talk about death and dying, all led by a death
10 Tips for Senior Feet
Foot care matters more as you age By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If your feet hurt, not much else matters. As you grow older,
HCR Home Care appoints new director for diverse care project
HCR Home Care has hired Nathaniel V. Sheppard as its diverse care project director. In this role, Sheppard manages and coordinates HCR’s project to
Thompson names director of cardiopulmonary services
UR Medicine Thompson Health recently named Susan Bezek as its new director of cardiopulmonary services. Bezek, a resident of Naples, is now overseeing cardiology,
Health Plans and New York Delegation Call on Congress to Protect Older Adults in Upstate New York
Several nonprofit health plans are calling on Congress to protect older adults in Upstate New York. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, CDPHP and MVP Health Care
Thompson presents hospital nurse with award
Known for her ability to connect with patients who have been hospitalized for extended periods of time, Megan Gray of Geneva received the DAISY
11 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Asthma and Allergies WORSE
By Albert S. Hartel, M.D. Even though it is impossible to completely hide from the Rochester allergen onslaught, there are likely things you