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
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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
Keep Your Brain Alive: Develop Your Cognitive Reserve
By Barbara Pierce I’d just been hired by a retired scientist, Franz, to assist him. On my first day, the 91-year-old invited me to
Healthcare in a Minute: Excellus vs. WellNow
By George W. Chapman While I have no specifics regarding the stalemate as of this writing, I can offer my considered observations. Basically, unless
In This New Year, Resolve to ‘Let it Go’
By Gwenn Voelckers Are you convinced you’ll never find love again? Or regret the way you behaved in your marriage? Still angry at your
Here’s to a Happy and Healthy 2024
By Deborah Dittner As we begin a new year, many think of making New Year’s resolutions. When this occurs, many fall off the wagon
What Gives Spinach its ‘Superfood’ Status?
By Anne Palumbo I never liked spinach as a kid, despite my crush on Popeye. But now that I have more candles on my