By Gwenn Voelckers “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to attend but have another commitment. So sorry.” Do you
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The Big Squeeze: Physicians’ Fees Cut Again While Operating Costs Go Up
Medicare is proposing to reduce physician payments in 2024 by 3.36%. That comes on the heels of a 2% reduction this year. The American
What to Do and Not to Do in Case of a Seizure
By Eva Briggs, MD Your brain’s nerve cells — neurons — communicate with one another via electrical impulses. If the electrical activity is temporarily
Embracing Solitude: A Journey Toward Contentment
By Gwenn Voelckers In a world that constantly moves at a breakneck pace, solitude can feel like an elusive luxury. Yet I’ve come to
Healthcare Workers on Strike
by George W. Chapman As of this writing in mid-October, more than 70,000 Kaiser Permanente are on strike. This past summer, RUNAP, the Rochester
AND, Save Us!
We have to coach our negatively wired brains to find and embrace the AND. When we find it, we need to say it out
Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads: What to Look Out For
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during
At Home or On The Go: Social Security Is Online
By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse When you retire, if you become disabled or if someone you depend on dies— we are
What’s in a Team?
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Our society is obsessed with superheroes. When it comes to idolization, many adults (and children alike), put superheroes
How Seniors Can Save on Prescription Drug Costs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare