Local professionals say new national campaign to curb use of opioid won’t work By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Remember the public service announcements (PSAs) from
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Café Offers Respite for Caregivers, Those Suffering from Memory Problems
Syracuse Memory Café in DeWitt gathers 30 to 40 people each month. They come for socialization, relaxation By Mary Beth Roach It’s late morning
Upstate Medical Opens Geriatric Department
Geriatrics is now a department of its own at Upstate Medical University By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In consideration of the ever-growing baby boomer population,
Excessive Heat Poses Risks for Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For most people, extremely hot weather is a bit of a nuisance and fodder for light conversation. For elderly people,
Hidden Problem: Mental Health Problems Among Seniors
Mental issues affecting senior population are largely overlooked By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant More than 15 percent of adults aged 60 and older experience mental
Geriatric Syndromes Require Special Care
As we age, we become more likely to develop several co-occurring health problems that feed each other. These are called ‘geriatric syndromes’ By Deborah
Healthy Monday: Syracuse event continues to make an impact
Program encourages people to exercise, eat less meat and practice yoga and meditation, among other things By Maria Pericozzi People view Monday — more
‘Uno A La Vez’
Syracuse surgeon leads group that provides free orthopedic services in the Dominican Republic. The group wants to raise more funds to buy additional medical
Natural Prevention of Insect-Borne Diseases
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated in May that insect-borne disease increased from 27,000 in 2004 to
M.D. Vs. D.O.
The rise of osteopathic doctors: medical students pursuing a D.O. degree has increased by 85 percent in the past decade By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant