~ by Richard Sgaglio
February is designated as American Heart Month by the federal government to encourage individuals to learn about, prevent, and treat heart disease. According to the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/), more than 17 million deaths each year are caused by heart disease.
~ by Carol Vartuli & Richard Sgaglio
January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month so it’s a great time to learn more about this tiny but important gland. According to Medicinenet.com, one in five women over the age of 65 have some form of thyroid dysfunction.
~ by Jennifer Christensen
Feeling great in 2020 is about listening to how your body feels and creating new habits that will serve you every day.
The New Years Eve party hats are barely stowed when we are inundated with advertising for diet programs and packaged meal plans. “Overindulged during the holiday season?
~ by Richard Sgaglio
The holiday season offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. If you are a caregiver or family member of an aging loved one, you may notice a change in their mood or behavior during the holidays. You may even see signs of sadness or depression.
~ by Carol Vartuli
Getting a flu shot can help seniors stay healthier during the winter months.
Chances are, you’ve been asked that question recently; it pops up frequently in conversations this time of year. It’s also impossible to avoid reminders, in local pharmacies, ‘minute’ clinics, and even big box stores.
~ by Carol Vartuli
November is not just Thanksgiving time; it also marks National Diabetes month. As we age, the prevalence and risk factors of the disease rises.
Let’s see how much you know about diabetes:
~ by Jennifer Christensen
When Betsy’s Dad fell, she moved in with her parents to help out around the house and make sure they were taking their medications and getting proper meals. With a full time job to manage, what started out as a good deed soon became overwhelming as her parents’ health declined.
~ by Carol Vartuli
For seniors, physical therapy can play a role in maintaining strength and flexibility. It can help them remain independent and agile as we age. We should not just think about physical therapy following an injury or illness.
~ by Jennifer Christensen
The challenges of co-existing with siblings are well documented – from the temperamental daughters in Shakespeare’s King Lear to The Kardashians of reality TV. Rarely is it more fraught than when family members are trying to help an older parent navigate the lifestyle changes associated with...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. The number of people living with dementia around the world is over 50 million, which is expected to almost double every 20 years, reaching 152 million by 2050. The annual global cost of dementia is over $US one trillion annually, which will...
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...
