8 Sep 2016
0 Commentschess mates
What do you get when you pair up a Westchester teen with an older adult who’s looking for a weekly chess game?More
7 Sep 2016
a loving memoir for your family
Ever wonder what will happen to all those wonderful stories behind your wordless photo albums and shoe boxes full of memorabilia? More
3 Sep 2016
sharing care
Caring for a parent can be challenging. I know this to be true from my own personal experience. Many issues arise that can fracture family relationships. More
3 Sep 2016
and the beat goes on…
The instinctual comfort of rhythm, originating, perhaps, from an unborn’s earliest sense of a mother’s heartbeat, remains with us throughout life.More
3 Sep 2016
the real cost of unpaid caregiving
A 2011 MetLife study on the cost of caregiving revealed some startling statistics. Namely, about a quarter of adult children, primarily baby boomersMore
2 Sep 2016
project lifesaver
Westchester County’s Project Lifesaver has been operational since 2008 and is a perfect example of the “It takes a village” philosophy in action. More
2 Sep 2016
0 Commentscaring for yourself when you’re caring for others
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can leave caregivers exhausted, overwhelmed, and isolated. But you don’t have to go it alone, says Sallie Carlin, More
24 Aug 2016
returning home after knee surgery
You’ve finally decided to move ahead with the elective knee replacement surgery you’ve been avoiding for the past two years.More
24 Aug 2016
the 60+cycling group of westchester
On a brisk mid-April morning, members of the 60+ Cycling Group of Westchester gathered in the parking lot behind the UPS Customer Center More
24 Aug 2016
caring for your skin
Summer brings longer days and more time spent outside. It’s also the season to be even more aware and vigilant about caring for our skin, More
24 Aug 2016
total knee replacement
Hundreds of thousands of knee replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year. Knee replacement specialist and orthopaedic surgeon More
24 Aug 2016
vestibular therapy to restore balance
You roll out of bed and the room begins to spin. You bend over to tie your shoes and suddenly you’re dizzy. More
24 Aug 2016
medicaid asset protection trusts
Many people recognize the importance of implementing traditional estate planning techniques such as having a will or revocable trust, executing a durable More
9 Sep 2016
the sound of music
The healing power of music is universal. It transcends time and prompts listeners to relive their first love, a youthful adventure, or other meaningful memories. More