Profession expected to experience a 15 percent job growth rate from 2016 to 2026 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects
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Mussels pack a mighty nutritious punch
My husband and I eat a lot of mussels throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. We like them because they’re inexpensive,
How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease,
Can Everyday Foods Affect My Medications?
By Katie Gleason Eating nutritious foods every day is a well-known prescription for maintaining health and happiness at any age. If you take medications,
Alone on Thanksgiving? We’re in This Together
By Gwenn Voelckers For the first time in 64 years, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving alone. My parents have passed on and my sister
Commercial Insurance Premiums Up Again
By George W. Chapman More than 150 million people are on commercial insurance through their employer. Despite the elimination of some ACA taxes, premiums
Little Kumquats Big on Vitamin C and Fiber
What’s a kumquat? If that question popped into your head, you’re not alone. My husband thought it was a root vegetable. My friend thought
Free Resources That Can Help with Your Medicare Decisions
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m considering making changes in my Medicare coverage during the open-enrollment period. Can you recommend any free resources
Why is foot care important to senior health?
By John Ellie, DMP Feet are the unsung heroes you count on every day to carry your weight, act as shock absorbers, help you
More NPs and PAs Assuming Role as Main Care Providers
By George W. Chapman The collective term “advanced practitioner” refers to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They are assuming an increasing role in the