By Barbara Pierce “The pandemic amplified just how dire personal finances are in today’s society,” said financial coach Christine Spiak, founder and CEO of
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What Caregivers Should Know About Medicare
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I am the caregiver for my 81-year-old mother, who recently fell and broke her hip, and have a
What is true unity?
By Brooke Stacia DeMott ‘No doubt, unity is something to be desired, to be striven for, but it cannot be willed by mere declarations.’
Make your New Year’s resolution stick
By Barbara Pierce Picture this drawing: A woman jogging, carrying weights. In the next drawing, she is sitting in a chair working the remote
Calling 911: What you need to know
By Barbara Pierce “911. What is the nature of your emergency?” came the reassuring voice of the 911 operator at 2:15 a.m. My husband
Incontinence
A common issue not commonly discussed By Barbara Pierce Have you noticed that you’re often racing to the bathroom, sometimes leak when you laugh,
Surprising Benefits of Rye Bread
By Anne Palumbo Tasteless, white Wonder bread was not the only bread I consumed during my growing years. Our family also ate a lot
Menopause: What to expect
By Megan Plete Postol Although menopause is natural, this does not mean it’s easy. Menopause is the gradual (inevitable) process of period cycles ending
Are you at risk for breast cancer?
By Barbara Pierce One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Your individual risk depends on several things:
Meet new secretary of Health and Human Services
By George W. Chapman President-elect Biden has nominated current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for the post of secretary at Health and Human Services.