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ElderONE: A Safe Nursing Home Alternative During COVID-19

Rochester Regional Health offers a safe, alternative solution to nursing homes with our ElderONE program.

Brain and Spine
Lifestyle Tips to Improve Cognitive Health

It’s common to experience some decline in cognitive function as we age. Dr. Marla Bruns gives us 5 lifestyle habits that can help reduce cognitive decline.

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Senior Care Staying Connected to the Elderly While Quarantining

For elder family members in long-term care facilities, quarantining because of COVID-19 can be lonely. Here's how you can stay in touch.

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Why Did Seniors 65+ Get COVID-19 Vaccinations First?

People over the age of 65 were among the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines in New York State. Learn why.

What Can You Do Once You’re Vaccinated?

Once you get vaccinated, what does it mean for mask-wearing, travel, social gatherings, herd immunity, and more? Drs. Maryrose Laguio-Vila and Robert Mayo provide their insight.

Maintaining Independence in Long-Term Care

Dr. Scott Schabel explains how long-term care facilities provide healthy, active, and safe programs that can help residents maintain their health without sacrificing their independence.

Effects of Coronavirus on Alzheimer’s Patients & Caregivers

The Memory Center's Marla Bruns, MD, discusses how Alzheimer’s patients & caregivers can manage during the coronavirus pandemic.

ElderONE Helps Couple Thrive

ElderONE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) that gives the elderly like the Kanaleys an alternative to nursing home placement with in-home care.

Ask a Doc: What is the Tingle from Shingles?

What exactly is “shingles” and are you at risk for getting it after being exposed? Dr. Nagpaul answers your questions.

Q&A: Osteoporosis Symptoms and Testing

Dr. Tara Gellasch answers questions about osteoporosis, the symptoms and when to get tested for bone health.

6 Vitamins that Help with Healthy Aging

Here's a list of 6 important vitamins you should take to help you age healthfully.

How Does Healthy Eating Effect Aging?

How to age healthfully by eating healthfully with tips on how to handle unplanned weight loss and weight gain.

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Flu Season Numbers for 2020/21

This year's flu season is more unique that any year before because of COVID-19. Here are the 2020/21 flu season numbers and final flu season numbers for 2019/20.

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Updates: Coronavirus in Our Region

Read the latest numbers on coronavirus cases in the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester, as well as local regulations and travel restrictions news.

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New Center for GERD & Foregut Disorders

We launched a specialty center focused on treating a range of esophageal and upper gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to esophageal cancer.

Diversity and Inclusion
Rochester Regional Health Celebrates Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month in 2021, Rochester Regional Health’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office created myriad educational resources, employee spotlights, interactive trivia and a virtual celebration.

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