By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I have thought about purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea
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Tips for Staying Active and Engaged During Quarantine
By Patty Finnigan Being in quarantine due to COVID-19 is the perfect opportunity to approach daily life more intentionally. Allowing curiosity to lead the
An Antidote for Hard Times: Build a Home in Your Heart
By Gwenn Voelckers “Build thy home in thy heart and be forever sheltered.” – Anonymous This is one of my favorite quotes. It captures
Profits for Major Insurers Double This Year. Does it Mean We Will Get a Premium Rebate?
By George W. Chapman The short answer is: don’t hold your breath. A recent article in the New York Times by Reed Abelson explained.
Clear Choice Hearing & Balance
Founded in 2008 by Christine Tirk, Clear Choice Hearing and Balance is a private, full-scope audiology practice that serves patients from infants to geriatrics
The Nutritious Perks of Whole-Grain Rice Noodles
By Anne Palumbo A popular takeout during normal times, pad Thai — a beloved Thai noodle dish — has skyrocketed in popularity, according to
How Does a ‘Continuum of Care’ Benefit Seniors?
By Nichole Tyler For many seniors, moving to a retirement community is the perfect way to simplify their lives. Finding a community that offers
An Executor’s Guide to Settling A Loved One’s Estate
Dear Savvy Senior, My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but
Top 10 Reasons to Get Good at Living Alone . . . During the COVID Pandemic
By Gwenn Voelckers “Why in the world would I want to get good at living alone?” scowled my discontented divorced friend, weary of sheltering-in-place
Hospitals Struggling Big Time
By George W. Chapman What tends to get lost in all the headline-grabbing news related to the pandemic (PPE shortages, morbidity, testing, lingering long