By George W. Chapman On Feb. 22, 2024, the giant healthcare billing clearinghouse “Change Healthcare” (owned by United Healthcare Group) was hacked. It is
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Spring Cleaning SOS: Asking for Help When You Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers It wasn’t easy. As a woman who lived through the challenges of divorce, I understand first hand how difficult it can
Delicious Leeks Deserve a Closer Look
By Anne Palumbo Oh, the heartbreak of being overlooked for your better-known cousins, garlic and onions. There they sit, all full of themselves for
How to Get ‘Extra Help’ Paying for Prescriptions
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled
Wellness: It’s More Than Just Physical Health
By Mindy Sawnor When we talk about “health,” we’re most often talking about physical health: how our bodies are doing in terms of things
My Social Security: It’s Not Just for Retirees
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse A personal My Social Security account can be helpful in so many ways. You can
‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
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
Skilled Nursing Facilities in Dire Financial Straits
Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
Overlooked Peanut Packs Plenty of Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor peanut. Despite being America’s most popular nut, peanuts rarely get the nutritional shout-out its trendier cousins get. Perhaps
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