Grandma was right: Many of her home remedies are sound By Barbara Pierce Grandma was wise in the ways of the world—especially when you’re
Golden Years
Angela Brown
Manager, companion care: Assisting seniors to remain in their homes By Barbara Pierce Mohawk Valley in Good Health newspaper senior staff correspondent Barbara Pierce
Home sweet home
Should you consider aging in place? By Barbara Pierce Given the choice, most of us prefer to stay in our own homes as we
Decisions, decisions
What are my long-term care options? By Barbara Pierce As we age, most of us want is to stay in our own home as
Seize the Moment
Elderly are more prone to seizures; caretakers need to be prepared By Barbara Pierce “Having a single seizure doesn’t mean you have epilepsy. At
All that Glitters is not Golden
Perception of the ‘golden years’ has changed through time By David L. Podos The term “golden years” has been around since 1959 and was
Rekindle that spark
As you age, don’t settle for declining energy By Barbara Pierce Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you need to feel older. Far
Now hear this!
Hearing loss common problem for older adults By Barbara Pierce Hearing may be the most underappreciated of the five senses. If you can’t see
Hang on to those memories
Memory hacks to help you remember things By Barbara Pierce The average person squanders 40 days a year trying to remember things he or
Winter mood lifters
Got cabin fever and a bit of the blues? Get up and move! By Barbara Pierce It’s February. It’s the month to hunker down