9 Oct 2016
0 Commentseating smart
Diet and exercise play a major role in brain health. To preserve optimal brain function well into your older years, More
15 Sep 2016
1 Commentcandied ginger apple crisp
Spending time with a grandchild, niece or nephew in the kitchen not only nurtures your relationship but can also help them develop a variety of important More
12 Sep 2016
medicare basics
How much do we really have to know about Medicare and the intricacies of the health coverage for those aged 65 and older?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
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
15 Oct 2016
0 Commentssecond marriages
The complexities attending second marriages often times require special attention, particularly if there are children from a prior marriage, More