By George W. Chapman There are the bills you receive unexpectedly from “out-of-network” providers. The best example is when you go to your participating “in-network” hospital
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‘Tis the Travel Season: Be it Near or Far — Go It Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s that time of year — the travel season — and I’m already contemplating an August adventure with just “me, myself
Pharmacy Technician: Promising Career in Healthcare
Career accepts high school graduates with no experience. The annual mean wage in the Rochester area is $32,240 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The outlook
Why Cherry Tomatoes Are So Good for You
Cherry tomatoes, like all tomatoes, often make superfood lists, a designation that cheers my heart, my eyes, my skin and my constant worry about
What is Recreation Therapy?
By Heather Wyffels Recreation therapy gives seniors daily opportunities to participate in meaningful activities that promote: • mental health • physical well-being • cognitive
Simple Gadgets That Can Help Older Drivers
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any specific auto gadgets you can recommend that can help senior drivers? Both of my parents
Right to Try: New Law May Help Patients — to a Certain Point
By George W. Chapman Recently signed as law, the Right to Try legislation allows patients with life threatening conditions to “request” medicines that have
Living Alone Can Be Simply Beautiful!
By Gwenn Voelckers One of the beauties (and benefits) of getting older is that I’ve gained enough self-knowledge and confidence to figure out what
Crack a Crab for Lean Protein and More
Some people see crab the same way they do white pants: a summertime fancy to be enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Me?
How to Make a Living Will
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to