If a loved one is exhibiting signs of mental illness, have an open, honest discussion By Mary Zagari K. MacLeod, Ph.D. Mental health includes
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How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease,
Can Everyday Foods Affect My Medications?
By Katie Gleason Eating nutritious foods every day is a well-known prescription for maintaining health and happiness at any age. If you take medications,
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Trillium Health chief medical officer talks about the ‘unfortunate’ stigma against HIV patients and the agency’s effort to help those with substance abuse disorders
Need a Health Coach?
Most will reinforce the importance of wellness, nutrition. But they come at a cost. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Health coaching rides the trend of
Alone on Thanksgiving? We’re in This Together
By Gwenn Voelckers For the first time in 64 years, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving alone. My parents have passed on and my sister
The Importance of Being Heard
The local chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America is in its 35th year of connecting those with hearing loss to resources — and
Commercial Insurance Premiums Up Again
By George W. Chapman More than 150 million people are on commercial insurance through their employer. Despite the elimination of some ACA taxes, premiums
5 Things You Should Know About Quitting Smoking
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Smoking rates in the U.S. have declined in recent decades. However, about 15.5 percent of the population — or about