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~ by Carol Vartuli
Babies don't worry about their bladders, and we don't expect them to. In the first few years of life, a complex interplay between muscles, brain, and nervous system develops, so toddlers are eventually able to shed their Pampers.
Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
~ by Carol Vartuli & Richard Sgaglio
November is Diabetes Awareness month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes and 90-95% of them are living with type 2 diabetes which often occurs as we age and can be brought on by our lifestyle rather than...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Many people struggle with finances because they are not prepared for the future. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help correct this. October is National Financial Planning Month, and it's the perfect time to review your finances and take action that can lead to better financial...
What To Know about Breast Cancer
~ by Carol Vartuli
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than awareness of the disease. It needs to be a catalyst for removing barriers to care for the people it affects. It should also be about removing the disparities that exist across races, genders, and ethnicities.
Apply Wisdom to Avoid Being Scammed
~ by Carol Vartuli
Being older does not necessarily make you wiser when it comes to financial scams. In 2021, losses from romance scams alone hit a record $547 million -- a staggering 80% year-to-year increase. While all age groups are targets of this kind of fraud, individuals over the age of 70 reported the highest...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Healthy aging? What does that mean?
The idea to accentuating the positives of aging was introduced a couple of decades ago, as Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) began to turn 50. That post-war generation didn’t accept the status quo in the 1960s, and they were determined to debunk myths about aging as they approached their...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
One of the downsides of aging is the lessening of our ability to see small print or make out objects in the dark. We may have to reach for our reading glasses when reading a menu in a dimly lit restaurant. That’s a normal process called presbyopia when you can’t see small print clearly.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Many of us take prescription medications to manage chronic health issues or to prevent them from occurring in the future. We are fortunate that we have access to many drugs that just were not available a few years ago. And new drugs are being approved each year to help us live longer, healthier...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Splish, Splash: Swimming for Exercise
How can you exercise all your muscles, avoid injury, and not break a sweat? If you guessed walking, biking, or weight lifting, you’re mistaken.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Summertime is fun time. It’s a great season to be outdoors enjoying the sun, fresh air and comradery of others. However, when spending time outdoors in the summer months, one should be careful about not overheating – especially as we age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC...
Jonathan Carafa brings culinary creativity to senior living community
The Osborn Pavilion announced it has received an overall 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rating is based on a nursing home's performance on health...
The Rotary Club of Rye has announced its new slate of officers for the 2022-2023 year. Michele Thomas of Osborn Home Care was installed as the new president on June 29, 2022 in a ceremony at...