By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Why my loved one? Why my friend? What could have kept him from taking his own life? Preventing death by
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Two Years Later, 988 Crisis Line Has Answered 10 Million Requests
Just two years after the launch of the nation’s three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded
New Partnership Helps Those with Chronic Kidney Disease
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be eligible for a new program, REACH Kidney Care, which
Resources You May Need If You Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s
By Barbara Pierce Caring for someone with dementia is challenging. Not only do they have memory problems, but they lack the ability to care
Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented or Even Reversed?
By Barbara Pierce “Today, getting off the road to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is so much simpler than we previously thought…The evidence is
A Little Bit of Heart and Soul
By Deborah Dittner Your heart is the muscular organ located mid-chest between the lungs, pumping blood through your blood vessels of the circulatory system,
This is Not a Scam: Social Security Needs You to Update Your Online Account
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this
Council Provides End-of-Life-Doula Services for Madison, Oneida County
The End-of-Life Doula Network, a program of the Madison County Rural Health Council, has been established to offer doula services to support a dying
Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Cardiologists Despite High Need
Where you live plays a vital role in how easy it is to receive care for heart problems. Nearly half of U.S. counties don’t
Is the Term ‘Special Needs’ Derogatory?
The term has been criticized as patronizing and vague and is falling out of favors By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The euphemism “special needs” has