By LARRY THAUL – Contributor Two experts presenting to The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 9, claim that Westchester County residents rank among the most protected in the United States. Our progress toward herd immunity has been outstanding over the past year given the wide administration of vaccines in […]
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Downsizing without the drama
The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]
Safer at work – Movement fights for lower nurse-to patient ratios
A group of nurses called The Last Pizza Party is working to make safe nurse-to-patient ratios a national law and help nurses unionize throughout the United States. This grassroots movement became a nationwide campaign and has reached like-minded nurses in other countries including Australia, England and Canada. In March leaders […]
ACS announces in-person breast cancer walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westchester, presented by Houlihan Lawrence, will return as an in-person walk on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Manhattanville College, providing reimagined and new ways to support and fund the future of breast cancer research and programs. This walk will be held in accordance with Centers […]
Ways to fend off caregiver distress
Caregiving can be overwhelming. To get through the ups and downs, resiliency can be learned. “People become sudden caregivers in at least two ways. Either they are thrust into the caregiving role due to the unexpected diagnosis of a loved one who has been, up that point, perfectly healthy; or […]
