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~ by Carol Vartuli
Summertime, and the livin' is easy. Or so the Gershwin song goes.
But easy doesn't mean living completely carefree. Longer days beckon us outdoors, exposing us to heavy doses of sun and heat. Add in physical exercise, and our bodies can dehydrate rapidly. Heat exhaustion - even heat stroke - are possible.
~ by Jennifer Christensen
As we imagine our future in retirement, our thoughts turn dreams of a stress-free life. Proper planning now can make that dream a reality.
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~ by Richard Sgaglio
June is National Aphasia Awareness month. Although about 2 million people in the U.S. are living with Aphasia, according to the National Aphasia Association, very few of us even know what the disorder is.
~ by Jennifer Christensen
Do you ever find yourself doing two things at once (or three or four)? The velocity of information and technology-enabled task management has made our lives more complicated than ever. Gone are the days when we just stirred the soup without listening to television, radio or talking on the phone at...
~ by Carol Vartuli
“I want to go home.” That’s a common plea from people with advancing dementia. Family members often take it literally, and try to convince Mom that she is indeed at home, or in a hospital, or visiting elsewhere. They’re responding to a seemingly logical question with a logical explanation.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy life without the burdens of owning a home. If you’re thinking about making the move to a Life Plan Community, then you’ll want to know about the choices that come with it.
~ by Carol Vartulli
You’re headed for fresh, new surroundings, where you’ll be free from the care of a house and yard. Yet, the transition can be bittersweet: You’ll need to shed belongings, and the task may seem overwhelming.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Searching for home care services for a loved one? As we age, we still want our independence. Many older Americans are choosing to stay in their homes longer and “age in place.” This trend allows people to remain in their family home surrounded by familiar furnishings that make them feel...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Many younger people do not think about the subtler signs of ageism. After all, Grandma is tiny, and she is cute. But when a grocery clerk refers to her as “young lady,” it is disrespectful. Likewise, when a younger man uses a parental voice and addresses an 80- year-old as “buddy,” it is...
Senior living should be relaxing and filled with enjoyable activities, but sometimes the unexpected can happen. If you have recently experienced a serious illness, injury, or surgery, you may find that you need help getting back on your feet.
Launching the spring season of its WellSpring Series, The Osborn will present David Grann, author of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 7:00 pm...
The Osborn in Rye has once again been named as one of the nation’s “Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities” (CCRCs) by Newsweek. It is the only CCRC in Westchester County and one of just...
The Osborn Pavilion in Rye has been recognized as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, receiving a 5/5 overall rating. It is one of only four skilled nursing facilities in...
