By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom
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Overlooked Peanut Packs Plenty of Nutrients
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Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve
Social Workers Make a New Environment Feel Like Home
By Danielle Guillemette Think of the last time you visited someplace you’d never been before. You don’t know the lay of the land, you
How We Protect You From Misleading Advertising And Communications
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you
Healthcare in a Minute: Excellus vs. WellNow
By George W. Chapman While I have no specifics regarding the stalemate as of this writing, I can offer my considered observations. Basically, unless
Create and Embrace a ‘Family of Friends’
By Gwenn Voelckers Living alone after a significant life change can be daunting. It was years ago, but I remember feeling lost and disoriented
Why Buckwheat Is This Year’s ‘Go-To’ Grain
By Anne Palumbo From meal-flavored cocktails to hybrid snacks, premium bottled waters to soothing soups, the predictions are out for what we will eat
How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife died