By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The incidence of pain affecting older adults is widespread: half of this population who live independently and about 80% of
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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
End-of-Life Plans
Baby boomers reflect the ‘I did it my way’ anthem of their generation even in funeral pre-planning By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Fewer people are
Caregiver Relief
Nonprofit Healing Hands for Helping Hearts offers massage relief to those giving care to loved ones By Rebecca Leclair Imagine taking care of a
5 Things You Need to Know About Hearing Loss
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Losing your hearing can be a scary experience. The unknown or panic of decreasing hearing ability can send many people
Sleep Difficult for Children on Autism Spectrum
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Recent research published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are at double the risk
5 Things You Need to Know About Autism
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. There has been a ten-fold increase of autism prevalence in the last 40 years, according to the Centers for Disease
E-cigarettes: A New Form of Addiction
By Daniel Croft, MD Since the introduction of electronic cigarettes several years ago, it’s been suggested that these electronic nicotine delivery devices could help
Hilton Parma Group Sets Example of How to Fight Addiction
Mission of Hilton Parma Drug Intervention Community Education is to educate the public about the dangers and risks of substance abuse, end the stigma
Good Night, Sleep Tight: Helping Baby Sleep Better
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant New parents realize that their new baby’s needs will likely curtail their own sleep at night for the weeks and