By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200
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By Warren Beck This year, Oct. 12 is National Savings Day. This day serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future.
CarePatrol of Rochester-Syracuse
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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
Creating a Safe Haven
By Gwenn Voelckers As summer transitions to fall, I welcome a respite from gardening. I’m ready to embrace the change of season, the crisp
The Danger of Ingesting Plastics
By Eva Briggs, MD Would you eat a credit card worth of plastic? No? Actually, the average person may be consuming 5 grams of
Why You Should Go Nuts for Walnuts
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Maybe I Had One. Maybe I Didn’t.
By Melissa Stefanec elissaStefanec@yahoo.com As a woman and a parent, the last couple of months have been a dark time. I’ve felt hopeless, powerless,
Three Social Security Online Musts
It’s never been easier to do business with us online. Often there is no need to call or visit an office. Here are three
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