By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you want your property to look like the putting green at Pebble Beach, you might rid your lawn of
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How to Stop Frustrating Robocalls
By Jim Miller Robocalls make up around 50 percent of all phone calls today, and it’s only getting worse. Americans were hit with 26.3
Stroke: Death of TV Actor Confirms Trend
More young people are dying as a result of strokes, according to data By Ernst Lamothe Jr. The news of TV star Luke Perry’s
Safe Ways to Get Rid of Expired, Unused Medicine
By Jim Miller Cleaning out the medicine cabinet is a chore that most people don’t think about, but it’s an important task that can
Mom Nurse Inspires Daughter’s Career
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For pediatric nurse Jennifer Dedman, her mom, the late Karen Peters of Batavia, offered the perfect example of what a
Medical Marijuana: A Boon for Older Adults?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The incidence of pain affecting older adults is widespread: half of this population who live independently and about 80% of
Elder Abuse On the Rise in America
CDC: Family members commit most of the violence As the American population ages, elder abuse rates are increasing, particularly among men, federal health officials
Nearly 400 Cases of Abuse Registered in Monroe County
Experts say only one in 24 cases are usually reported By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Elder abuse is more prevalent in Rochester than many people
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Caregivers urged to get frequent breaks to avoid burnout By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you care for an elderly loved one at home, particularly