By Gwenn Voelckers “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to attend but have another commitment. So sorry.” Do you
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Writer on the Run: 2021 in Review
By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com With the first snowfall of the season behind us and the holidays ahead, 2021 is officially history. Next month, the
Great Reasons to Eat More Almonds
By Anne Palumbo Every day, I eat a handful of almonds. While I’m certainly crazy about this nut’s yum-factor, I confess to being absolutely
Social Security Can Help You Start of Return to Work
If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and want to start or return to work,
How to Help Your Overmedicated Parent
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 75-year-old mother is currently taking 16 different prescription and OTC medications and I’m worried she’s taking way
Cost, Confusing Technology, Poor Provider Information: Telehealth Dissatisfaction
By George W. Chapman Undoubtedly, the pandemic fostered a surge in virtual care or telehealth. In 2019, 7% of patients reported using it. In 2020,
Falling in Love With Running
Every now and then, I strike up a conversation with someone who seems genuinely interested in starting to run. Their stories always sound similar:
Simple and Inexpensive Final Farewells
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are looking for the simplest and least expensive way to dispose of our bodies
The Superfood to Eat Year-Round: Sweet Potatoes
By Anne Palumbo The problem with sweet potatoes is this: Many people think of sweet potatoes only when Thanksgiving rolls around. That’s a problem
Healthcare Social Worker’s Role Results in Better Patient Outcomes
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A vital cog in how healthcare organizations function, healthcare social workers’ role improves patient outcomes, reduces rehospitalizations and promotes better