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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Arlene McCoy on Empathy, Resilience, and Life at The Osborn
The Osborn is home to an extraordinary community of residents whose wisdom, wit and passions bring energy and vibrancy to campus life. At its heart, The Osborn is about the people who live here – this is their home. In…
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Happy 80th Birthday: The Boomer Milestone That’s Reshaping Senior Living
The oldest members of the baby boom generation (those born in 1946) are turning 80 this year. While this itself is a milestone, it also ties into a bigger shift – a new vision of what “80” looks like and…
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Recognizing the Signs That It May Be Time for Home Care
For many older adults, home represents comfort, independence, and familiarity. The ability to remain in one’s own home while aging is something many people hope to maintain for as long as possible. Families often share that goal. However, as time…
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10 Tips for Siblings Making Caregiving Decisions Together
When a parent begins to need extra support, siblings often step into unfamiliar territory together. Old dynamics resurface. Emotions run high. One person may feel urgency, another hesitation. One may be hands-on…
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What Seniors Should Know About Heart Health
Heart health is central to healthy aging. While medical advancements have improved outcomes over the decades, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. For older adults in…
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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Want to Keep
This is the time we’re all thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The start of a new year often arrives with a mix of hope and pressure. Everywhere you look, there are messages…
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Home Care Myths and Facts: How Home Care Truly Works
When families first begin thinking about home care, the questions often come quickly. Is it too soon? Will it change daily life? Does needing help mean giving something up? These thoughts are…
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The Gift of Presence: Why Spending Time Together Matters More Than Presents
The holiday season brings a familiar rhythm of celebrating, gathering with friends, and finding joy in small moments. For many families, the weeks between late fall and early winter are filled with…
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Ways Families Can Stay Connected, Even from Afar
Staying connected to loved ones matters at every stage of life, but it becomes especially meaningful as parents and grandparents grow older. When families live far apart, it can be challenging to…
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Caregiver Holiday Guide: Tips for Reducing Stress and Overwhelm
The holiday season can be both beautiful and overwhelming. It’s a time that brings people together in meaningful connection, yet for caregivers, it can also bring added pressure and stress. Between managing…
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The Power of Gratitude: How Practicing Thankfulness Benefits Your Health
Practicing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to improve our well-being. It’s something we often feel in moments of reflection or celebration, but when nurtured as a daily…
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Is Home Care Right for My Family? Key Questions to Ask
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”~ Tia Walker That simple truth speaks to the heart of why so many families consider home care.…
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7 Ways to Embrace the Joys of Aging
Aging is a natural part of life, but how we approach it can make all the difference. While society often highlights the challenges that come with growing older, there’s another side to…
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Bucket List Ideas for Your Golden Years
Your golden years are the perfect time to lean into life. You’ve raised families, built careers, and made a difference. Now it’s time to rediscover yourself. Adventures are about living boldly, saying…
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Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Signs, Stages, and Support for Families
Dementia is more than occasional forgetfulness. It involves changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that can affect how someone functions day-to-day. These changes can be unsettling, not only for the person experiencing…
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The Differences Between For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Senior Living Communities
In addition to key factors such as location, price and lifestyle, active older adults should also consider whether a senior living community is for-profit or not-for-profit. While at a glance it may…
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Not-for-Profit CCRCs/LPCs and Novare What’s the difference between a not-for-profit and a for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Plan Community (LPC)? Do prospective residents know the difference? Is it important? Does it…
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Celebrating Valentines Day with an Aging Loved One
Just when you think the holidays are behind us, Valentine’s Day is here! Some people think this is the most romantic day of the year. However, for others it can be a…
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National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month and if you’ve ever been the primary caregiver for a child, parent, spouse or another relative or friend, you already know why National Family Caregivers Month…
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Attitudes About Alzheimer’s and Dementia
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month – a time to raise global awareness about Alzheimer’s’ related dementia, its devastating impact on families, and its societal cost. Since March of this year, our attention…
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Happy 80th Birthday: The Boomer Milestone That’s Reshaping Senior Living
The oldest members of the baby boom generation (those born in 1946) are turning 80 this year. While this itself is a milestone, it also ties into a bigger shift – a…
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Recognizing the Signs That It May Be Time for Home Care
For many older adults, home represents comfort, independence, and familiarity. The ability to remain in one’s own home while aging is something many people hope to maintain for as long as possible.…
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What Seniors Should Know About Heart Health
Heart health is central to healthy aging. While medical advancements have improved outcomes over the decades, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. For older adults in…
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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Want to Keep
This is the time we’re all thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The start of a new year often arrives with a mix of hope and pressure. Everywhere you look, there are messages…
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The Gift of Presence: Why Spending Time Together Matters More Than Presents
The holiday season brings a familiar rhythm of celebrating, gathering with friends, and finding joy in small moments. For many families, the weeks between late fall and early winter are filled with…
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Ways Families Can Stay Connected, Even from Afar
Staying connected to loved ones matters at every stage of life, but it becomes especially meaningful as parents and grandparents grow older. When families live far apart, it can be challenging to…
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Every Step Matters: Footwear and Foot Health in Aging – Fall Prevention
The Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY 10580 Falls Prevention Lecture: Every Step Matters: Footwear and Foot Health in Aging Presenter: Dr. Oh-Park Dr. Oh-Park is the Chief Medical Officer and SVP of…
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The Power of Gratitude: How Practicing Thankfulness Benefits Your Health
Practicing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to improve our well-being. It’s something we often feel in moments of reflection or celebration, but when nurtured as a daily…
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Is Home Care Right for My Family? Key Questions to Ask
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”~ Tia Walker That simple truth speaks to the heart of why so many families consider home care.…
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Understanding Hearing Loss in Seniors
Hearing is vital to staying connected with the people and moments that matter most. Conversations with friends, laughter from grandchildren, and the comfort of familiar music bring joy and a sense of…
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Happy 80th Birthday: The Boomer Milestone That’s Reshaping Senior Living
The oldest members of the baby boom generation (those born in 1946) are turning 80 this year. While this itself is a milestone, it also ties into a bigger shift – a…
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Recognizing the Signs That It May Be Time for Home Care
For many older adults, home represents comfort, independence, and familiarity. The ability to remain in one’s own home while aging is something many people hope to maintain for as long as possible.…
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What Seniors Should Know About Heart Health
Heart health is central to healthy aging. While medical advancements have improved outcomes over the decades, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. For older adults in…
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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Want to Keep
This is the time we’re all thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The start of a new year often arrives with a mix of hope and pressure. Everywhere you look, there are messages…
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The Gift of Presence: Why Spending Time Together Matters More Than Presents
The holiday season brings a familiar rhythm of celebrating, gathering with friends, and finding joy in small moments. For many families, the weeks between late fall and early winter are filled with…
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Ways Families Can Stay Connected, Even from Afar
Staying connected to loved ones matters at every stage of life, but it becomes especially meaningful as parents and grandparents grow older. When families live far apart, it can be challenging to…
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Every Step Matters: Footwear and Foot Health in Aging – Fall Prevention
The Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY 10580 Falls Prevention Lecture: Every Step Matters: Footwear and Foot Health in Aging Presenter: Dr. Oh-Park Dr. Oh-Park is the Chief Medical Officer and SVP of…
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The Power of Gratitude: How Practicing Thankfulness Benefits Your Health
Practicing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to improve our well-being. It’s something we often feel in moments of reflection or celebration, but when nurtured as a daily…
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Is Home Care Right for My Family? Key Questions to Ask
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”~ Tia Walker That simple truth speaks to the heart of why so many families consider home care.…
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Understanding Hearing Loss in Seniors
Hearing is vital to staying connected with the people and moments that matter most. Conversations with friends, laughter from grandchildren, and the comfort of familiar music bring joy and a sense of…
News from The Osborn
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Every Step Matters: Footwear and Foot Health in Aging – Fall Prevention
The Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY 10580 Falls Prevention Lecture: Every Step Matters: Footwear and…
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Wellness and Health Lecture Series – Fall Prevention
The Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY 10580 Falls Prevention Lecture: Why do we fall and what…
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The Osborn WellSpring Series Presents David Grann, Author of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
Launching the spring season of its WellSpring Series, The Osborn will present David Grann, author…