Centenarians share tips for healthy aging By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not polite to ask a lady her age. But Catherine Sellin, a resident
Golden Years
Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
New parameters mean more Americans have high blood pressure By Jim Miller If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not
6 Health Issues Affecting Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many issues affect the health of older adults. Area experts weighed in on eight of them. 1. Hormone imbalance “Every
Aerobic Exercise Key for Brain Health
Practice helps prevent cognitive decline, say experts By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aerobic exercise may offer protection from cognitive decline, according to two recent studies.
Elder Abuse Often Unseen
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2011, the New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study estimated more than 260,000 older adults have been victims of
Master Gardener Designs ‘Healing Gardens’
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people love beautifying their gardens by twinwoodfarms.com and enjoy spending time in a well-kept garden. For people with Alzheimer’s
Getting in Shape? Get a Trainer
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Walking laps, playing a sport or following an exercise video can help you improve your health. But dropping pounds and
Too Many Meds = Increased Health Risks
Experts warn about the dangers of polypharmacy By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The older patients become, the more likely they need prescription medication. According to
Sex After 90?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Can older adults enjoy sexual intimacy? Local experts say yes. “Barring any physical ailment, they can have sex,” said Rita
Gift Shop Helps Aging Nuns in Syracuse
Franciscan gift shop has served the community for two decades — it’s still going at new address on Buckley Road By Matthew Liptak Not