By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years
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The SSI Doughnut Hole
What can people with disability do if they make enough money at a job that makes them ineligible to get SSI money? By Deborah
Volunteering Brings Healthy Rewards
By Colleen Holcomb When we hear the word “volunteering,” we think of helping others. That’s certainly true, and it’s the primary reason people
Calendar of Health Events
April 10 Medical society to host wellness symposium for health professionals, students The Monroe County Medical Society will host a Wellness Symposium from 12:30
You May Be Eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits
By Warren Beck You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you already receive Social Security benefits. About 2.5
CAREERS IN HEALTH: Physical Therapists
More PTs are needed to help aging population By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although physical therapists treat patients of all ages, American Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapists
Professionals help patients with activities of daily living By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant After learning about occupational therapy while a freshman in college, Kelly
Excessive Alcohol Use: A Public Health Concern
By Jennifer Faringer Alcohol Awareness Month in April is an opportunity to consider the risks associated with excessive alcohol use. According to the
Primary Care Shortage
The number of primary care providers continues to drop By George W. Chapman Lacking an organized approach to healthcare delivery in the U.S.,
Facing a Crisis Alone: What You Can Do
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers I remember the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as if