The fall routine is in full swing. Schooling, including those home-schooled, private and public, is under way. Fall sports are also in full gear
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Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200
‘I’m a Survivor!’ Why it’s Important to Make This Your Mantra
By Barbara Pierce The little boy in the cart cried loudly as his mother wearily paid for her groceries. “Is he OK?” asked the
Finally, Lower Drug Prices. But Wait…
By George W. Chapman I t’s a victory, but don’t get too excited. After years of frustration, Congress has passed a bill allowing Medicare
‘Baby, Baby, Can’t You Hear My– Heartbeat?
By Deborah Dittner As you get older, supporting heart health is of utmost importance. But this support needs to begin at a young age
Why You Should Go Nuts for Walnuts
By Anne Palumbo Eat more walnuts and you just may live longer. That’s the message from a recent study at Harvard that explored the
The Surprising Power of Positive Reinforcement
By Barbara Pierce Your partner does or doesn’t do something that drives you crazy; maybe it’s one of your kids, your pet or a
Cheap Basic Cell Phone Plans for Penny Pinching Seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do
CMS Initiative Designed to Protect Local Rural Hospitals
By George W. Chapman One in five of us lives in a rural community. Since 2010, 138 rural hospitals have closed, typically for financial
Change Your Language, Change Your Life
The words we use when we talk to ourselves or others are important; they do directly influence us. Changing just a few of the