By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Good nutrition supports good health; however, for some older adults, obtaining sufficient healthful food is challenging. According to USDA data
Golden Years
COVID Still Causes Food Access Challenges for Seniors
A report by the Food Bank of Central New York shows 167,630 people in a 11-county area in CNY affected by food insecurity By
5 Things You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when changes in the brain methodically stunt and slow down memory and cognitive thinking. It’s associated with
Some Seniors Still Wary of Doctor’s Offices
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Social distancing may curtail the spread of COVID-19, but it brings its own drawbacks, one of which is the hesitancy
Technology and Social Media Helpful for Isolated Seniors
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Numerous studies and articles have lambasted misuse of social media for its ill effects on young people caught up in
Longevity Gap: Wealthy Outlive Poor by Nearly 10 Years
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers with University College London recently published a study that correlates wealth as the greatest factor that indicates when a
Medicare 101
If the rules of Medicare confuse you, you are not alone By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Yes, it’s confusing. An entire industry has developed around
Say Thanks to a Caregiver
November is National Family Caregiver Month. Three CNY women share the stories of their journeys as caregivers By Mary Beth Roach November is National
Key Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
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Oh, the Aging Eyes
Droopy eyelids, dry eyes, floaters, cataracts, ocular migraines are just some of the eye problems we may have to deal with as we age