78% of the nursing homes in Upstate are operating at losses, says Loretto CEO. ‘It’s reached a crisis point,” she says By Deborah Jeanne
Golden Years
Former Auburn Nurse to Turn 102 in December
By Dawn Wightman Perrault Meet Stella Zanowick Chalanick served as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-46. Chalanick served as a
New Alzheimer’s Association Director Optimistic About New Treatments
Based in Syracuse, new director will lead three Upstate New York chapters of Alzheimer’s Association, following a new leadership restructuring, which previously had individual
What’s New for Medicare in 2024
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you receive Medicare, look for these changes coming in 2024: • Premium increases “As far as it relates to
Strong Bones from the Inside Out
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although fall prevention is important, keeping bones strong in case of a fall represents another vital strategy for avoiding bone
CDC: 28% of Americans Over 65 Will Fall This Year
Experts provide tips on how not to be part of this group By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Easier Pet Care for Older Adults
Some older adults find caring for their cat or dog more challenging By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although pets bring many mental and physical health
Exercise Beneficial for People Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Alzheimer’s is an incurable degenerative disease of the brain. However, people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can benefit from exercise. A growing
Brain Protective Foods: Do They Really Help?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet for brain health. Avoiding Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia isn’t as simple as, “Eat
How Nutrition Needs Change as We Age
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many aspects of health change as you enter older adulthood, including nutritional needs. With lessening activity, caloric needs may decrease,