By Deborah Banikowski We encourage you not to carry your Social Security card with you every day. The best way to guard your card
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Moving Past the Guilt: Transitioning a Loved One Into Senior Living
By: David Heisig, M.D. Placing a loved one in a senior community like a senior living community in Encinitas, CA is a tough decision
What to Do with Cremated Ashes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated,
How Dietary Needs Change with Age
Nutritional needs shift as we grow older By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant There’s a reason that pet food companies make kitten food, adult cat food
Understanding How Genetic Information Impacts Lives
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people think of genetic counselors as only pertaining to couples having a baby. However, their work spans the lifetime
Excellus: Partnership to Increase Access to Affordable Insulin
Objective is to manufacture and distribute three insulins for $30 or less per vial Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Upstate Foundation Gets Grant to Improve Treatment of Patients with Mental Health Problems
Funds to aid area primary care physicians in diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in patients A $100,000 grant by a Buffalo-based foundation
Signs You’re in Need of Mental Healthcare
Friends, partners often are the first to notice you may have a problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Everyone occasionally feels blue, upset, worried or
Trigger Point Therapy Offers Pain Relief
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Whether it’s a frozen joint or localized pain, trigger point therapy from a licensed massage therapist (LMT) can help. “I’ve
Supplements Affect Heart Health
Check with your health care provider to see what’s right for you By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Maintaining heart health is vital for healthy longevity.