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December 2, 2017December 2, 2017

Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love

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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
October 29, 2017October 30, 2017

A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science

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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about body donation programs? With little to no savings, I’m looking for a

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

How to Find a Better Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I think I’m paying too much for the medications I take. I have a Medicare Part D prescription

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids

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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

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
July 30, 2017

New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year

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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
July 2, 2017

How to Hire a Home Helper

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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

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
May 31, 2017

Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?

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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

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
May 14, 2017May 14, 2017

What to Do with Cremated Ashes?

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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what

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Columnists Savvy Seniors 
April 6, 2017May 22, 2017

How to Help Older Drivers Give Up the Car Keys

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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,

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INSIDE THE HEALTHCARE GUIDE 2026:

Feature Stories:
8 Nutritious Nuts that Boost Health
Meeting Stress Head On…
Tough Times for Rural Hospitals
Health Insurance Updates for 2026
Chances Are If You’re Poor, You Will Die Sooner
Telehealth: Bust or Boom?
E-cigarettes: High Among Those Aged 18-24, Becoming More Common among Women

Leaders in Healthcare: Greater Rochester
Albert S. Hartel • Anne Gallese
Barry Howard • David E. Baum
Deidre Klapka • Deirdre Salanger
E. Kate Valcin • Edith M. Williams
Hazel Robertshaw • Jane Ahrens
Jennifer Dabu • Jennifer Faringer
Jill Graziano • Joseph Murabito
Kathy Parrinello • Kim K. Petrone
Lizz Ortolani • Michael Apostolakos
Michael E. McRae • Michael F. Stapleton, Jr.
Michael Rulffes • Michael S. King
Paige Helfer • Richard “Chip” Davis
Richard Kim • Robert Mayo
Sharon M. Grasta (Russo) • Tammy Snyder

Hospitals in Greater Rochester
Auburn Community Hospital
Clifton Springs Hospital • F.F. Thompson Hospital
Finger Lakes Health • Highland Hospital
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Rochester General Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital
United Memorial Medical Center Bank St. Campus
Unity Hospital of Rochester

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