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
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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
Spiritual Health Helps Seniors Thrive
By Sister Mary Lou Mitchell Everyone has an inner spirit, that vital energy that animates our humanity as we move through life. Seniors that
Medicare: More Than $59 Billion Lost to Fraud
By George W. Chapman The lead article in the current AARP Bulletin explains Medicare fraud. Last year, Medicare spent $591 billion on claims. Medicare
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening season has finally arrived, as witnessed by the abundance of daffodils, forsythia and gorgeous flowering trees. June is the perfect
Boost Vitamin C with Sugar Snap Peas
A cross between snow peas and regular green peas, sugar snap peas have a lot going for them. One, the entire pea is edible,
What is Naturopathy?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Since New York doesn’t license or regulate naturopathic medicine, few in the state know what it’s about. People like Sean
New Shingles Vaccine Provides Better Protection for Seniors
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A good friend of mine got a bad case of shingles last year and has been urging me
Is Music Therapy Beneficial for Seniors
By Kim Petrone, MD “Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.” —Ronald Reagan As we age, we can have days filled