By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many aspects of health change as you enter older adulthood, including nutritional needs. With lessening activity, caloric needs may decrease,
Golden Years
Managing Diabetes as a Senior
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Managing Type-2 diabetes as an older adult is a little more complicated than with younger people. Often by this stage
$12,000. That’s How Much an Average Funeral Costs
By Jim Miller It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue and can
Q & A with Angela Marinucci
By Brenda Alesii Erie County commissioner of senior services: ‘Our senior services are not what people think. They’re fun and awesome’ Make no mistake:
Top Issues Affecting Seniors
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aging brings its own rewards—wisdom, experience and sense of accomplishment—along with a few challenges. With planning and a few community
Stay Busy, Stay Healthy: Why a Busy Retirement is Good for You
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Retirement is time to sit back, put up your feet and relax. Or is it? Watching TV all day or
When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys: Be Wise, Be a Role Model
It’s not always just because of age By Jana Eisenberg While December’s “Older Driver Awareness Week” has passed, it’s never too late (or too
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Coming
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.
The Medical Power of Attorney
The clearer you can be, the better By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As part of end-of-life planning, it is important to complete a healthcare proxy.
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