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 noon –  Tim Bartos, President and CEO of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center joined Liz Bishop for more information on how to improve your hearing so you don’t miss a beat!

Following the noon newscast was the weekly LIVE Six on Seniors WebChat on CBS6Albany.com

Tim was joined by Darren Barkman, A Board Certified Hearing Healthcare Specialist from Hear For You to discuss advances in hearing aids and answered viewer questions related to this topic.

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 the weekly Six on Seniors LIVE WebChat, Tim Bartos of Baptist Health Systems was joined by Lt. Mark McCracken of the Schenectady Police Department to talk more about New York’s ‘Move Over’ law as well as common scams targeting seniors and ways to avoid becoming a victim.

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 Ruth was joined by Dr. Rich Rubin, Chief Medical Officer of Seton Health, for the  Six on Seniors weekly Live WebChat to discuss the warning signs, what to do if you think you’re having a heart attack, and much more.

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 Center discussed what managed care means and how to approach it.

Right after the noon newscast, Tim was joined with Patrick Cucinelli, Director of Public Policy Solutions at Leading Age New York for the LIVE Webchat on CBS6Albany.com to further discuss managed care.

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 Health shared a comprehensive overview of mobility, what options are available, and where you or your caregiver can go for help.

Following the newscast Ruth was joined by the Director of Operations at Monroe Wheelchairs, Dave Torncello, for the Six on Seniors weekly Live WebChat for more on what options are available for anyone struggling to get around.

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.

Following the newscast Tim was joined by Sharon Tuszynski, A Medicaid Consultant from STARS for Seniors, for the Six on Seniors weekly Live WebChat on CBS6Albany.com. They discussed the health services that are covered under Medicaid, what you can do as a caregiver to assist in this process, and where you should go for help.

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 Diet.

Tim was joined by Shaw H. Rabadi, owner of BFS Restaurant and Catering, for the Six on Seniors weekly Live WebChat on the benefits of a Mediterranean Diet and how it’s a safe option for seniors looking to reach their target weight in 2012.