By Jim Miller ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently warned that this fall and winter could be the worst ever for public health.’
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Remaining Hopeful for the Holidays
By Sister Mary Louise Mitchell We all feel the collective grief that has come from placing our lives on pause due to COVID-19. The
Asking for Help: Don’t be Frightened by October Chores
By Gwenn Voelckers Happy October, dear readers! I love this time of year with all its fabulous autumn colors, cooler weather and cozy fall
Presidential Candidates’ Misleading Messages About Drug Prices
By George W. Chapman Elections are just around the corner and political ads, national and local, are rife with claims that their candidate is
Wound Care: A Medical Specialty
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant To an extent, medical professionals know how to care for wounds and ostomies; however, wound care also represents a medical
Why Brussels Sprouts Deserve a Shout-Out
America’s most-hated vegetable doesn’t deserve the bad rap By Anne Palumbo Staunchly refused by many and accused of smelling like old socks when boiled,
Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
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
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.