By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Half of non-drivers who are 65 and older stay home because they lack transportation options, according to www.seniorliving.org. This means
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Yoga. Is It Time to Try?
Yoga: It should be fun and make you feel good By Jana Eisenberg Have you tried yoga? Have you wanted to, but not known
Could You Have Glaucoma?
By Jim Miller It’s called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. With no early warning signs or pain, most people who have
Exercise After Heart Attack Reduces Risk
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Exercise after recovery from a heart attack may improve long-term survival rates, according to several sources. The American Heart Association
Fiber May Delay Cognitive Decline
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Need another reason to eat a fiber-rich diet? It may be associated with delaying onset of dementia. A study recently
Exercise Intensity Matters
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While a casual stroll down the block is better than doing nothing (and may represent a good, first step toward
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Simple steps can help seniors build more muscle strength By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you don’t feel as strong as you used to, it’s
Trend: Living-Apart-Together Couples
Ebeth,81, and John, 82, are just not ready to live together By Deborah J. Sergeant Elizabeth “Ebeth” Merkle and John Denninger of Rochester go
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,
Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
By Jim Miller Many people use the words “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In fact, you can