By Nicole Urbanczyk As we age, we have a lower threshold for illness or injury. Weakness caused by surgeries or other medical conditions may impact
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‘Experimental’ Treatment: Jury Awards $25.5 M to Family
By George W. Chapman Insurance companies typically will not pay for procedures/treatment that they consider to be “experimental” or “investigational,” even in cases where
Asking for Help: It Brings Blessings, Not Burdens
By Gwenn Voelckers Help with hanging holiday lights. A ride to the doctor’s office. Help with moving a heavy piece of furniture. An emergency
Lactation Consultants
Profession expected to experience a 15 percent job growth rate from 2016 to 2026 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects
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