By George W. Chapman The Trump Administration quietly launched a surveillance program aimed at collecting identifiable personal and health data of anyone receiving
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It’s October: Let’s Talk About Scary Stuff
By Gwenn Voelckers Every October, I put out a charming little stack of flat pumpkins. My neighbor, on the other hand, puts out
What’s Small But Mighty and Wildly Nutritious?
By Anne Palumbo My love affair with pumpkin seeds began innocently enough. I spotted them naked in a see-through bag at the grocery
Flu Shots for Seniors: What’s New This Fall
Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which
Balance Is a Skill, Not a Guessing Game
By Becky Carney Think about the last time you reached for something on a high shelf or turned quickly to answer someone calling
A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of
Social Security Survivor Benefits
Losing a spouse is difficult emotionally and financially. Social Security can help during this time. When your spouse dies, you may be able to
Rehab After Surgery: What Medicare Covers, and What Often Gets Missed
By Amita Connor-Williams Discharge from the hospital rarely means recovery is done. After a hip replacement, a stroke or a bad fall, many
2027 Insurance Premiums to Jump
By George Chapman In the insurance business, the more clients or members the better. Huge risk pools are far more financially viable than
Keep Marching!
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers If there is one essential ingredient to living alone with