Ask St. Ann’s – How Many Prescription Medications Are Too Many?

Deprescribing helps patients back off medications if they are no longer required By Rebecca Conklin, D.O. Nearly 40% of adults over 65 use five or more prescription medications, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). So how can people be sure they’re genuinely being helped — and not harmed — when taking […]

Ask St. Ann’s – Internet Safety Tips for Seniors

By Aaron Fields and Chelsi Santiago Sometimes the world wide web can seem like the wild west. With stories regularly in the news about online scams, identity theft and dangerous emails, it’s easy to feel intimidated about going online. If you’re a senior who’s new to technology, it can be especially scary. But there are […]

Cherish the Blessings That Mean the Most

By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityDecember 21st, 2022 This time of year is one of reflection, of taking stock of what’s important in our lives. As I get older, I find myself realizing this: I have my health and my family, and with those two blessings I can handle anything else that […]

Ask St. Ann’s – How to Plan When Choosing a Retirement Community

Our lives are filled with big decisions. For seniors, there’s one decision that’s nearly universal: should I consider moving to a senior living community? Everyone approaches the topic in their own way. Some with the help of friends and family — others through inward reflection. For almost everyone, though, it comes with a lot of […]

A Little Appreciation Can Go a Long Way

By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community November 16th, 2022 If I were an electric car, say a Tesla, how far could I get before my battery needed charging? Well, if my battery ran on energy from the elders of St. Ann’s Community, I could make a cross-country trip on a single […]

Plan for the future when choosing a retirement community

Our lives are filled with big decisions. For seniors, there’s one decision that’s nearly universal: should I consider moving to a senior living community? Everyone approaches the topic in their own way – some with the help of friends and family and others through inward reflection. For almost everyone, though, it comes with a lot […]

A Place To Build Your Career

By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityOctober 21st, 2022 “You feel part of a team, part of a family.” “I’m not just swept under the rug. They hear me.” “It’s easy to go to work when you enjoy not only what you do, but also who you work with.” Those are comments from […]

Ask St. Ann’s – Why Should Seniors See A Geriatrician?

By Brian Heppard, medical doctor and certified medical director at St. Ann’s Community and Pillar Medical Associates, PC Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just as pediatricians specialize in the growth and development of newborns through young adulthood, geriatricians help the elderly […]

John Hayes Announced as Chairman of St. Ann’s Of Greater Rochester Board of Directors

St. Ann’s of Greater Rochester is pleased to announce the appointment of John Hayes as Chairman of St. Ann’s Board of Directors. The SAGRI (St. Ann’s of Greater Rochester Incorporated) Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated team of community leaders committed to St. Ann’s mission to promote the highest level of independence and […]