Forging a new life on your own. Need some help? By Gwenn Voelckers For some women, living alone in mid-life is a welcome change,
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The Audacity of Strawberries
How can such a sweet li’l thing be so nutritious? Who does it think it is having more vitamin C than an orange? Enough
Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and
What is HBOT?
By Kim Petrone, M.D. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the use of high-pressure oxygen to help treat chronic wounds and other conditions. It can
Dreams Dashed: Finding Your ‘Happily-ever-after’ On Your Own
By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
Healthcare in a Minute – May 2017
By George W. Chapman Trumpcare —“Take 2” There were 60 attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) while its namesake was president. The
Health Secrets of Buckwheat
Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also
What to Do with Cremated Ashes?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what
8 Tips for Avoiding Falls
By Diane Kane, MD Spring may be approaching but “fall” is always just around the corner. Falling is a serious concern for older adults
How to Help Older Drivers Give Up the Car Keys
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend that can help me deal with my mom’s bad driving? At age 83,