Audiologists weigh in on the new hearing aid devices By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Availability of over-the-counter hearing aids may become reality sometime this year.
Golden Years
Medicare Parts
Here’s what you should consider when picking a plan By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The various “parts” of Medicare may seem confusing; however, learning a
How to Choose a Quality Nursing Home
Each facility can be very different, which is a big factor By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About half of people will need long-term care eventually.
Long-term Care Can Sap Assets
Start planning now for your later care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some people assume that Medicare or their health insurance will entirely cover their
The Medical Power of Attorney
It’s not always deciding whether to ‘pull the plug’ By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As part of end-of-life planning, it is important to complete a
Francis House: Helping 3,300 End-of-Life Residents in 30 Years
Home on the North Side of Syracuse provides comfort to people with terminal illnesses so they can die with dignity and experience unconditional love
Right to Die in New York
Group pushes for legislators to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act. By Barbara Pierce “There comes a time when enough is enough!” said
What Causes Your Hearing Loss
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One out of eight people in the U.S aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears, according to
Why Visit a Hearing Specialist?
Expert says some people with hearing loss won’t admit the problem and wait years to look for treatment By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Specialists in
Aging in Place
More accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house. How seniors can make their bathrooms safer and easier