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Psoriasis Explained
~ by Carol Vartuli
Psoriasis (pronounced Sor-eye-ah-sis) comes from the ancient Greek word psora -- meaning itch. Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin disease. Its most prevalent form, plaque psoriasis, is characterized by raised, scaly patches of skin that can be itchy and painful.
Sun, Fun, and Safety
~ by Richard Sgaglio
August is Sun Safety Awareness Month and so it’s a good time to remind our readers about the dangers of sun exposure. Skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the United States. Repeated exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can cause skin cancer.
Being a Summer Snack
~ by Carol Vartuli
Summer. It's synonymous with snacks, like potato chips, ice cream, or strawberry shortcake. But while we're savoring those tidbits, we too are tasty snacks--for mosquitos, chiggers, ticks, and other pests. Some, like flies buzzing a plate of watermelon, are merely annoying.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
It’s summer and we will all be spending more time out of doors. Some of this will be in the heat of the day, so we want to make sure our older loved ones don’t become dehydrated. According to The Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, yet few Americans even know what aphasia is. According to the National Aphasia Association, 2 million people in the United States have aphasia, but 84.5% of Americans state that they’ve never heard the term aphasia.
Seeing Clearly Ahead
~ by Carol Vartuli
Most people associate the term 'cataract' with an eye condition in older people. That's because, according to the National Eye Institute, more than half of all Americans over age 80 have cataracts, or have had surgery to remove them...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Most of us are so comfortable in our own skin that we forget we’re encased, head-to-toe, in the body’s largest organ. Like other organs, the skin is susceptible to injury and disease; its largest threat is cancer. Although most skin cancers are treatable if diagnosed early, the risk is constant...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Many of today’s older adults grew up during a time when mental health issues were not as well understood as they are today. In years past, people didn’t discuss problems like loneliness or depression because many considered them a sign of weakness...
Stress Awareness Month: Tips to Help You Cope
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important. Although with COVID-19 vaccinations here, some of the stress associated with the pandemic may be dissipating – or at least we can hope.
Focus on Parkinson’s Disease
~ by Carol Vartuli
April is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) asks site visitors, “Why does that matter?” For APDA, every month of the year is about PD awareness, so whatever day, time, or month you need support, they’re available.
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...
