A half-dozen swimmers gathered at West Landing Beach in Hampton Bays on a September Tuesday near two swans and a bald eagle, set against the backdrop of the gray sky. The swimmers, in their late 50s ...

In July, Camp Beyond the Scars, an annual retreat for young burn survivors, offered kids and teens a chance to connect with others who have had to face similar physical and emotional healing.

Walking is widely praised for helping people over 60 stay in motion, improve circulation, and maintain mental well-being. Yet specialists say swimming offers something more complete for older people.