By Gwenn Voelckers Ahhhhhh … summer. Long, luxurious days that stretch into equally lovely and languid evenings. Vacations by the shore. Hours at the
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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
How Do I Interact with a Loved One Who Has Dementia?
By Diane Kane, MD “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.” These words of wisdom
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening is ripe with life lessons for those of us who live alone. It has taught me the value of planning,
Healthcare in a Minute – July 2017
By George W. Chapman TrumpCare The Republican-controlled Senate is planning to vote on a revised American Health Care Act bill by the end of
Relieving Nausea Just One of Ginger’s Powers
Does ginger really help you lose weight? Recent research gives it a thumbs-up. The new studies, published in the Annals of the New York
Beat the Heat: Stay Hydrated
By Diane Kane, MD “It’s too darn hot.” Those words were sung by Ella Fitzgerald in 1956, as penned by Cole Porter. During the
How to Hire a Home Helper
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to hire a personal assistant/home helper for my mom to assist with some simple household
Healthcare in a Minute – June 2017
By George W. Chapman Understanding Trumpcare It took over seven years, but the House finally managed to get enough votes, barely, to repeal the