A STEPS Home Care guide to 8 Gadgets to Help Seniors and Caregivers
"Turn down the TV Please!"I just spent a week visiting my 95 year old dad in Westchester and helping him with his daily activities. After a few stubborn moments leading to an argument, we both agreed...
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Join us for STEPPING Out Senior Social Activities in Westchester
We are excited to announce that our STEPPING Out Senior Social Activities Program in Westchester has returned. Launched in 2018, STEPPING Out was conceived to address isolation and loneliness of...
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What did you Say? A Guide To Hearing Aids & Audiologists in NY and CT
My 94 year old dad swears by his Costco hearing aids that he purchased at a substantial discount to leading brands available. I was curious if his hearing aids were as good, as durable and as...
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Traveling with Grandparents: 6 Tips for a Happy & Stress Free Trip
These past two years of the COVID pandemic have been so difficult for all of us, and more so for our aging parents in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. And many lament the lack of ability for all...
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Bruce Willis & Aphasia: Info for Seniors in Westchester & Fairfield
Today, we learned that beloved actor Bruce Willis (67) has been diagnosed with Aphasia and due to this impairment of his language abilities, he will be stepping down from acting.
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8 TAX TIPS THAT NY and CT SENIORS CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS
If you are 50 or older in Westchester, Fairfield and Nassau Counties, here are five tax tips and tax breaks you may be overlooking. Did you know you can deduct home care, crutches and .....
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Preventive Health Screenings and Tests: Are you up to date?
During the pandemic, we all seemed to put our preventive health care on hold and this includes delaying screenings, tests and immunizations for ourselves and senior loved ones in Westchester,...
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Discuss & Plan Final Wishes: Don't Forget Burial & Funeral Services
Unfortunately, after a senior loved one passes, family members are often left in the dark and unsure of what they would have wanted for a personal funeral or memorial service. Senior loved ones may...
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Discuss & Plan Final Wishes: Don't Forget Burial & Funeral Services
Unfortunately, after a senior loved one passes, family members are often left in the dark and unsure of what they would have wanted for a personal funeral or memorial service. Senior loved ones may...
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February is Heart Month: Can you spot a heart attack?
February is Heart Month and I was inspired to learn more about heart attacks when my 94 year old dad felt faint and called the emergency services at his assisted living community...for the second...
