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Baldwin High School alumna Leanne Zick completed her first half-marathon in September.

Leanne Zick, a Baldwin High School alumna, is preparing to run the New York City Marathon on Sunday to raise money for cancer research with a team of colleagues from her employer, Perkins Eastman — … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/31/19

Baldwinite Ida Genna Scaduto turned 106 on Sept. 25. Her family and friends threw her a party at the Baldwin Senior Center on Sept. 24.

Baldwinite turns 106

“There’s no secret,” Ida Genna Scaduto said the day before her 106th birthday, when her family and friends threw her a party at the Baldwin Senior Center and inevitably asked for the recipe for … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/3/19

Oral Health and Your Overall Health

When thinking about staying healthy as you age, the state of your oral health may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, in fact, your oral health can provide clues as to your overall … more

Andrea Monitto, RDH, BS | 8/22/19

Be alert to elder abuse

Every June 15 we commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is important that we speak openly about elder abuse, because it is a hidden crime that most Americans are reluctant to talk about or even acknowledge. more

By Madeline Singas | 7/6/19

Herald, RichnerLive teaming up to host Senior Expo in August

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive will host a summer Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This free event is dedicated … more

7/5/19

Volunteering: The Icing on the Cupcake

Are you among the recently (or not so recently) retired? People who have spent years in their various professions often look forward with anticipation to lazy mornings, casual clothing and lunch with … more

By Kathleen Donnelly, LETTERS Chief Volunteer Officer | 6/26/19

7 Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Everyday Challenges

As we age, performing ordinary everyday tasks once taken for granted often becomes more challenging due to arthritis, vision or balance issues, reduced range of motion and other health issues related … more

by Wendy Gurtman, OT and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation | 5/23/19

Vincent “Bobby” Ferrari, 99, played the clarinet during the Golden Tone Orchestra’s monthly performance at the Merrick Golf Course. The Baldwinite has an ear for music, despite being hard of hearing in his advanced age.

‘The music is my company’

Baldwinite Vincent “Bobby” Ferrari has a difficult time hearing those who are talking right in front of him — the 99-year-old often has to ask people to raise their voices, or repeat … more

5/16/19

One more shameless appointment by town GOP

Town of Hempstead Republicans practically swelled with pride on April 16, after the Town Board unanimously passed a revamped ethics code. more

4/25/19

The Scoop on Whole Grains for Optimal Health

It’s National Nutrition Month and the mantra for March is “Eat more whole grains, less refined grains!” This is sound advice that applies to kids, adults and senior citizens, but … more

Angela Komis, RD, CDN Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3/13/19

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