By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources
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How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom
Why Swiss Cheese Makes Healthiest-Cheese Lists
My cheese-loving friend has sworn off cheese for a while, saying it’s “too caloric, too fatty, too tempting.” She’s not the first to go
Adolescent Girls Are So …
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com What would you say if you were asked to finish that headline? Would you say difficult? Or maybe 13
The Pros and Cons of Electronic Health Records
When I started my career, there was no such thing as an electronic medical record. My hospital progress notes and office notes were handwritten.
How Content Are You?
A Quiz The Oxford English Dictionary defines contentment as “the state of being happy and satisfied.” This dictionary definition sounds like a nice way
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Guarded Optimism, Trepidation Among Providers
Artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), is being met by providers with the same guarded optimism and trepidation as the now firmly entrenched
Social Security Launches Redesigned Website at SSA.gov
Have you visited the redesigned SSA.gov yet? In December 2022, we updated our homepage with a new design to help you find what you
Donating Your Body to Science
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I pass away. What can you tell me about this,
A Little Amazing
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Words are powerful. They can hurt and heal. They can discourage or inspire — create or destroy. Throughout our lives,