By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Why my loved one? Why my friend? What could have kept him from taking his own life? Preventing death by
Author: admin
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
What Wheelchair Users Wish You Knew…
By Barbara Pierce “Where are you going?” Marcus Johnson is asked this question regularly as he gets on the bus each day to go