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
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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
Healthcare in a Minute – May 2018
Physicians Rated: Patients Give Their Doctors 4 Out of 5 Stars By George W. Chapman The online ratings site “Healthgrades” and the Medical Group
Embracing Faith: ‘You Are Never Alone’
By Gwenn Voelckers This year, Easter and Passover overlapped. While the two celebrations are very different, they share common themes: spring and hope. The
Slim Down with Shiitake Mushrooms
With swimsuit season right around the corner, many of us are looking to drop a few pounds. But how do we stick to our
What to Know About the New Medicare Cards
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the new Medicare cards? I’ve heard there are a lot of scams
What is Caregiver Burnout?
By Kim Petrone, MD Caring for an older adult has its rewards, but it can also be exhaustingand frustrating, even in the most loving
April Showers Bring May Flowers… and So Much More!
By Gwenn Voelckers Oh, the promise of spring! The warmer weather makes me want to bust open my windows and break out my spring
Healthcare in a Minute – April 2018
Survey Shows Toughest Healthcare Jobs to Fill By George W. Chapman Of the top 10 hardest jobs to fill in the U.S., half are