By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
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AIDS Walk: May 6
Fight Against HIV/AIDS Continues: ‘Keep Walking, Keep Talking’ By Tim Fenster We have come a long way since Evergreen Health held its first-ever AIDS
Why Work as a Nurse?
National Nurses Week, May 6–12 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nursing is a field brimming with opportunities and challenges. Though to many outside nursing, it
Beyond the RN: Furthering Your Education
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some registered nurses view furthering their education as a means of opening doors of opportunity such as working in an
Health Secrets of Buckwheat
Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also
5 Things You Need to Know About Protecting Your Hearing
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Hearing loss can be so gradual that some people don’t notice the effects until it is too late. Hearing is
Tennis, Anyone?
Locals find tennis is a good way to stay active, social By Jana Eisenberg Judy Behr, 74, and her husband Dennis, 75, have a
Super Senior: Tony Agnello
A retired teacher who taught in Orchard Park hailed as a role model By Daniel Meyer As an active and dynamic senior citizen, Anthony
Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Volunteer
Local retirees say they find a more meaningful life as a result of their volunteering By Nancy Cardillo Jeri Mazur was a school librarian
What to Do with Cremated Ashes?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what