~ by Carol Vartuli
In case you haven’t been paying attention, flu season has arrived.
December 6th marks the start of National Influenza Vaccine Week. Its purpose is to remind us that the flu vaccine protects against flu illness and serious flu complications, including worsening of chronic conditions or pneumonia.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
November kicks off the holiday season. With all the baked goods, large meals, and holiday traditions that center around Thanksgiving, it’s hard to be concerned about maintaining an adequate weight and healthy lifestyle. Thankfully, with November as National Diabetes Month, we can re-focus our...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
November is National Homecare Month. What better way to celebrate it than to provide information about home care and how to know if it can be right 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.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
World Food Day is the most important day you’ve never heard of. Where would we be without access to proper food and nutrition? If the past several months have taught us anything, it’s not to take things for granted. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw shortages of paper products, cleaners, and...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
October is national Physical Therapy month. As a provider of both inpatient short-term rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services, The Osborn knows the importance of physical therapy (PT) following an injury, accident, or surgery. Just as importantly, physical therapy can also help older...
~ by Carol Vartuli
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.
~ by Carol Vartuli
If you’re a person of ‘Seniority’ you have probably walked many more miles than people do today—of necessity. In fact, you likely remember the old refrain: “When I was your age, I used to walk five miles to school, uphill, both ways.” Perhaps you even used that refrain on your own...
~ by Jennifer Christensen
Many of us take prescription medications to manage chronic health issues or to prevent them from happening in the future. We are fortunate that we have access to many tried and true ways to help us manage our health.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Pets can warm our hearts and enrich our lives. This can be especially true for older adults who sometimes feel isolated and alone. They can form strong, meaningful bonds with their four-legged companions and receive health benefits as well. These benefits are varied and differ from person to...
~ by Carol Vartuli
It’s July, and local markets are providing an abundance of produce that hasn’t flown halfway around the globe: fresh peas, green beans, tomatoes, and zucchini, to name a few. Summertime is synonymous with healthy eating, and much eating happens outdoors.
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...
