By Diane Kane, M.D. For many seniors, moving to a retirement community is the perfect way to simplify their lives. Finding a community that
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Healthcare in a Minute – September 2017
By George W. Chapman ACA Update It’s hard to report on the fate of this bill on a monthly basis because things are so
Living Alone Takes Courage
By Gwenn Voelckers I was inspired to write this column on courage after receiving the email below from a reader last month: Dear Gwenn,
4 Reasons to Eat Sesame Seeds
Although beloved on bagels, breadsticks and hamburger buns, many folks can’t say why sesame seeds are good for health. Too tiny to make a
Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and
Symptom or Side Effect?
Multi medications can cause confusion in elderly By Diane Kane, M.D. As we reach age 65, our risk of getting dementia increases. Of course
Healthcare in a Minute – August 2017
By George W. Chapman Five Health Insurance Myths Alexis Pozen is a professor of health economics at CUNY School of Public Health. She recently
Helpful Summer Reads for Those Who Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers Ahhhhhh … summer. Long, luxurious days that stretch into equally lovely and languid evenings. Vacations by the shore. Hours at the
What’s Great about Lean Ground Beef
When it comes to nutrition, lean ground beef — defined by the USDA as ground beef with no more than 10 percent fat —
New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number