Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
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‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom
The Sneeze Season Approaches
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Overlooked Peanut Packs Plenty of Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor peanut. Despite being America’s most popular nut, peanuts rarely get the nutritional shout-out its trendier cousins get. Perhaps
When Is the Last Time You…?
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com If you’re a fellow parent, your day might have looked something like mine. It was likely just as crazy, because
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
A Bad Rap: Gentle Parenting
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Recently, my family was sitting around the dinner table. My 12-year-old daughter had just joined us, fresh from an hour
Do You Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card? We’re Making It Easier!
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse If you need a new or replacement Social Security card, we’ve got great news!
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
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








