~ 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...
~ by Carol Vartulli
The older we grow, the more losses we experience. We lose our supple skin, our hair, our flexibility and muscle strength. And as years pass, we lose more people we love — spouses, siblings, colleagues, and friends.
~ by Kaki Zell
As the name implies, caregivers take care of others, often seniors or others who have a physical or cognitive issues that make it difficult for them to engage in everyday activities. While some caregivers are trained employees of home health agencies, like Osborn Home Care, far more are family...
~ by Carol Vartuli
If you’re over 40, you may be among the 54 million Americans who experience pain from arthritis. Studies indicate that this disease, with more than 100 known types, has affected humans for thousands of years, as suggested by paleopathological evidence...
~ by Jennifer Christensen
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, but far more people survive stroke than die from it. As many as nine out of 10 survivors have some paralysis immediately after. Thanks to medical advances in emergency treatment, recognizing a stroke immediately could make the...
~ by Carol Vartuli
April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to consider what OT is, and how it could benefit you or your loved one.
What exactly is occupational therapy? Is it help for those suffering from career change? Not exactly.
~ by Carol Vartuli
The phrase “social media” might seem like an oxymoron. Being ‘social’ is defined as ‘coming together in friendly companionship.’ That used to mean gathering in a common, physical space to socialize with friends, family, or acquaintances...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Spring can be a wonderful time of rebirth and fun. After a long, gray winter, sometimes the best medicine is spending time outdoors and feeling the sunshine on your face.
~ by Pippa Purdy, MS, RD, CDN
Nutrition is important at any age. As we get older however, we should be paying more attention to it and how it affects our overall health and well-being.
~ by Carol Vartuli
In the age of the Internet, we might expect fewer people to borrow books from libraries. On the contrary, Americans continue to love their public libraries.
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...
