By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight
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ACA Is at the Heart of Government Shutdown
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A Side of ‘No Thank You,’ Please
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Be Thankful for Cranberry’s Year-Round Benefits
By Anne Palumbo Despite its deep roots in Thanksgiving history, cranberry sauce is one of the least-liked Thanksgiving dishes. If you’re thinking “Oh,
The Golden Years
By Deborah Dittner Ahhh, the golden years! I find this to be an interesting phrase. This has typically been referred to as the
Being Grandparent to a Young Adult
By Barbara Pierce “I do expect to see you at my graduation!” read the text from Crystal, my 21-year-old granddaughter. So here I
How to Use Medicare’s Star Ratings System During Open Enrollment
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan
A Season for Change: Turning Over Your Own New Leaf
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Once a Mother, Always a Mother?
The challenges of being a mother of adult children By Barbara Pierce “Casey is moving to Mississippi this weekend,” said my daughter, in