When sun sets, dementia patients experience worsened symptoms By Barbara Pierce “Sometimes in the evening, my husband is agitated, confused, and a handful to
Golden Years
Protect your prostate
Screening key to detecting prostate cancer By Barbara Pierce All men are at risk for prostate problems. For such a little gland, the prostate
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
Manage, safeguard your medications properly By Barbara Pierce How many of us know exactly what’s in our bathroom medicine cabinets? For most us, a
Screen Time
Cancer screening may not be necessary for older adults By Barbara Pierce Our risk of cancer rises dramatically as we age — cancer is,
Lost in Loneliness?
To be happy in old age, you’ve got to get out of the house By Barbara Pierce Many of us feel alone. More seniors
The long and winding road
There is no way to predict outcome of your journey By Barbara Pierce “When you come to the edge, you must believe one of
Diabetes and the elderly
Diabetics in their golden years must stay vigilant By Barbara Pierce The bad news about diabetes and older folks: At least one in four
Support for the journey
Caring for a loved one with dementia By Barbara Pierce “Any of us, given a choice between having Alzheimer’s and caring for someone who
Giving Solace
The Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford opens its arms to the dying, their support networks By Patricia J. Malin Four spacious suites are awaiting
Hot flashes wreak havoc
Learn how to manage major menopausal symptoms By Barbara Pierce “I’ve reached the stage of menopause where I’m constantly either having a hot flash