~ by Richard Sgaglio
One of the downsides of aging is the lessening of our ability to see small print or make out objects in the dark. We may have to reach for our reading glasses when reading a menu in a dimly lit restaurant. That’s a normal process called presbyopia when you can’t see small print clearly.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Many of us take prescription medications to manage chronic health issues or to prevent them from occurring in the future. We are fortunate that we have access to many drugs that just were not available a few years ago. And new drugs are being approved each year to help us live longer, healthier...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Splish, Splash: Swimming for Exercise
How can you exercise all your muscles, avoid injury, and not break a sweat? If you guessed walking, biking, or weight lifting, you’re mistaken.
~ 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 Vartuli
Hernia is a common, yet commonly misunderstood word. Simply defined, hernia is a condition in which an organ or body part, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening in the body structure that normally contains it (The American Heritage Science Dictionary...
Real Men Take Care of Themselves
~ by Richard Sgaglio
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this important annual initiative, it’s a good time to provide you with some helpful information and reminders related to men’s health.
~ by Carol Vartuli
Many things get better with age: Cabernet, Parmigiano-Reggiano and classic movies like Casablanca.
Similarly, people get better with age when their cache of life experience is distilled into fine wisdom. Of course, the flip side of human aging involves worn-down body parts.
~ by Carol Vartuli
"Aaaaaaaah-choo! "
If that sounds like you, your eyes are itchy and your nose is runny, you may among more than 50 million Americans with allergic rhinitis.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
As we age we still want our independence. Many older Americans are choosing to stay in their homes longer and “age in place.” This trend allows people to remain in their family home surrounded by familiar furnishings that make them feel comfortable and safe.
~ by Carol Vartuli
News about progressive diseases that are incurable, and have limited treatment options, is often bleak. Parkinson's Disease (PD) is one of those diseases.
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...
