Senior Centers
Nearly every community has a senior center, but most people have no idea what goes on there, or what they might be missing out on. Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health, has more on the...
View ArticleSeasonal Affect Disorder
SAD, or Seasonal Affect Disorder, is a type of depression that can take its toll on your daily life. Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health, has more on the changes in mood that can accompany...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and as many as 15 million family...
View ArticlePreparing for a Crisis
A huge concern when taking care of the elderly is their safety. Often times, families aren’t prepared when a crisis occurs. Instead of waiting, it’s a good idea to have a plan in place in the event...
View ArticleDivorcing Later in Life
More than half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. Anyone over the age of 50 will face unique aging -related issues that can factor into the decision to divorce. Baptist Health...
View ArticleWhat Exactly is “A Senior’s Choice?”
On Monday, 11/7/11, Clare Colamaria, Owner of A Senior’s Choice in Saratoga, NY joined Tim Bartos, President and CEO at Baptist Health, for a Six on Senior’s Live Web Chat on what to do to prepare your...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts for Seniors
It’s the season of gift giving, and Ruth Tietz from Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has some gift ideas for a special senior in your life. Ruth was also joined by Robyn Ringler from...
View ArticleVision Complications and Cataracts
By age 75, roughly 70 percent of seniors will have developed cataracts. During the CBS6 news at noon Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health and Nursing Rehabilitation Center, outlined...
View ArticleHome Care Options
When most seniors are asked where they want to live as they age, most say they want to live at their own homes. During the CBS6 news at noon, Ruth Tietz of Baptist Health shared information on how to...
View ArticleHoliday Visits
Tim Bartos from Baptist Health shares some tips about making the most of your visits with seniors over the holidays, especially if those living in senior facilities. Tim was also joined by Julie...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions
As 2011 winds down, we start to focus on the new year and making resolutions for 2012. Chances are they will either have something to do with shedding weight or saving money, the two that always top...
View ArticleHoliday Debt & Top Stories of 2011
Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, shares some tips to help you deal with your post-holiday debt and how to work towards saving more in 2012. After the...
View ArticleThe MeDi Diet
One great option for seniors looking to shed a few pounds in 2012 is the Mediterranean Diet. Tim Bartos of Baptist Health speaks with Liz during the CBS6 noon newscast about the benefits of the “MeDi...
View ArticleHome Heating Help
Many seniors live on tightly fixed incomes and with the temperatures dipping, home energy costs can be unmanageable for many. Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation...
View ArticleMedicaid Benefits
It’s one of the most pressing issues facing seniors today; Medicaid. Tim Bartos of Baptist Health speaks with Liz Bishop during the CBS6 noon newscast about Medicaid and how to properly file for it....
View ArticleMobility Assistance
As we age, it gets harder and harder to get around. Some of the seniors among us need mobility assistance with a cane, walker or even a wheelchair. During the CBS6 noon newscast, Ruth Tietz of Baptist...
View ArticleManaged Care
When Governor Cuomo created the Medicaid Redesign Team, he also introduced the term “managed care.” During the weekly Six on Seniors segment Tim Bartos of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation...
View ArticleHeart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Ruth Tietz of Baptist Health spoke about this disease with Liz Bishop during the CBS6 noon newscast. Following the newscast...
View Article‘Move Over’ and Senior Scams
Monday’s Six on Seniors segment with Tim Bartos of Baptist Health Systems tackled two important, but very different topics: New York’s new ‘Move Over’ law and fraud scams targeting seniors. For...
View ArticleAging, Hearing Loss & What to Expect
1/3 of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 75 — plus close to 1/2 of those older than 75 — have some degree of hearing loss. During Monday’s Six on Seniors segment on CBS6 news at...
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