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~ by Richard Sgaglio
Over the past nearly three years, so many of us have been so concerned with COVID-19 that to some, the risk of flu has taken a bit of a back seat. Chances are, you’ve been asked that question recently; it pops up frequently in conversations this time of year, people will ask “Did you get your...
~ 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.
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...
