By Teresa Plumeri When I meet prospective residents and their families, our conversations are rarely about square footage or floor plans. More often,
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The Letter Your Loved Ones Will Treasure
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve
Assisted Living Today: The Freedom of Choice with the Support You Need
By Rene Barnes For most of us, the goal as we age is simple: remain as independent as possible for as long as
Odd Disparity: What Hospitals Charge, What Insurers Pay
By George W. Chapman If you have received an explanation of benefits from your insurer after a hospital procedure or inpatient episode, you
Home Sweet Home: How to Create a Joyful Place on Your Own
Reflections on authenticity, aging and our wild and precious days ahead By Gwenn Voelckers There’s a moment that often comes after a divorce,
Smart Reasons to Get Hooked on Salmon
By Anne Palumbo For over 20 years now, experts have been recommending that we eat salmon twice a week to maximize health benefits:
Our Elusive Goal to Lower Healthcare Costs
By George W. Chapman Over the past five national elections, healthcare costs have been in the public’s top 5 concerns. The only notable
Scurvy and the Importance of Vitamin C Consumption
Now uncommon in the U.S., scurvy was a common affliction for sailors during the age of exploration By Eva Briggs, MD I’m halfway
May’s Message: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers May has a way of waking things up. After months
Delicate Raspberries Offer Robust Benefits
By Anne Palumbo I’m always thrilled when foods as dainty and luscious as raspberries turn out to be nutrient-dense powerhouses. I confess, their