Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
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‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom
Overlooked Peanut Packs Plenty of Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor peanut. Despite being America’s most popular nut, peanuts rarely get the nutritional shout-out its trendier cousins get. Perhaps
Courage to Heal
Overcoming childhood trauma is work. It means rolling up your sleeves and gathering your resources By Barbara Pierce “On a cold day in the
Children and the Great Outdoors
Our children are missing time in the great outdoors where you get to soak up the sunshine and breathe in the fresh air By
Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve
Create and Embrace a ‘Family of Friends’
By Gwenn Voelckers Living alone after a significant life change can be daunting. It was years ago, but I remember feeling lost and disoriented
Why Buckwheat Is This Year’s ‘Go-To’ Grain
By Anne Palumbo From meal-flavored cocktails to hybrid snacks, premium bottled waters to soothing soups, the predictions are out for what we will eat
Making the Most of Your Golden Years
Golden years — what does that actually mean? By Deborah Dittner Back in the day, people looked at the later years of one’s life
How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife died