~ by Carol Vartuli
Many younger people do not think about the subtler signs of ageism. After all, Grandma is tiny, and she is cute. But when a grocery clerk refers to her as “young lady,” it is disrespectful. Likewise, when a younger man uses a parental voice and addresses an 80- year-old as “buddy,” it is...
Senior living should be relaxing and filled with enjoyable activities, but sometimes the unexpected can happen. If you have recently experienced a serious illness, injury, or surgery, you may find that you need help getting back on your feet.
~ by Jennifer Christensen
Everyone is talking about food these days! Heartfelt discussions about where the food is grown, how wide the chickens can roam and what exactly GMO stands for have replaced calorie and carb counting as topics for the lunch room. The good news is that being mindful of what we eat is helping more of...
~ by Jennifer Christensen
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. For some this conjures up images of high-school sweethearts or cartoon characters kissing against a Technicolor sunset. We may remember cutting out red paper hearts and gluing them together with paper doilies and glitter to present to our favorite...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
If you have an aging parent, you probably have already thought, “Is my mom or dad safe living home alone?” This is a difficult issue for many families. As people live longer lives, many older Americans want to stay in their homes as long as possible and caregiver children must be the catalyst...
~ by Deb Garvin
What happens when you are sitting all day? Do you fidget? You might be doing something that is actually good for your health! If you fidget it counts as exercise, no matter how slight. The best part - scientists will agree!
Get ready for a great show with Michele Thomas! Pour your coffee and get comfortable. Tune to AM1490WGCH on August 7th at 9:30am when Michele sits down with Sarah E. Buckingham, MD.
Clinical Physical Therapist Alicia Spiro MSPT, NCS, NDT, LSVT was Michele Thomas’ guest on the “Good Living” radio program on WGCH (1490 am) this week. Ms. Thomas is the Executive Vice President of Osborn Home Care (OHC), which offers professional home care services to residents of Fairfield...
Who doesn't forget a word every now and then? It's right on the tip of your tongue! Doesn't it just drive you crazy! There are technical reasons for these lapses. They are believed to be caused by disruptions in the brain which cuts the ability to access the word's sound.
Buckle up!! Tune in at 9:30am on AM1490WGCH! Michele will be sitting down with Detective Mark Solomon of the Greenwich, Connecticut Police Department. Detective Solomon is a 22-year veteran of the department, spending his last 15 years in the Criminal Investigation Division.
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...
