By Gwenn Voelckers I’ve discovered that a key to living alone successfully is to determine who you really are and what you want from
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What Makes Comfort Foods So Comforting?
By Anne Palumbo Whether you’ve had a bad day, a painful break-up or a normal day dogged by the chills, we all have comfort
How to Reduce Your Medical Bills
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open
Competition in Healthcare
By George W. Chapman Why FTC Opposed to Upstate-Crouse Merger Proposal The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently opposed the Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA)
‘Tis the Season: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Those Who Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. In December, most folks look
Prime Rib: The Good, the Bad, and the Delicious
By Anne Palumbo Every December, my husband and I let down our “meat guard” and consume a cut of beef that we rarely eat:
Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Today
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most common scams today that target elderly seniors? My 75-year-old mother has been swindled several
Drug Costs Soar
By George W. Chapman Last year, we spent $603 billion on drugs. That’s about $1,800 per person in the US. Half of the $603
Are You Facing Thanksgiving Alone?
By Gwenn Voelckers If you are facing Thanksgiving alone for the first time, you may be anticipating a lonely and depressing fourth Thursday of
Speech Language Pathologist Helps
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Speech language pathologists do far more than teach preschoolers how to say the letter “r.” They assist with all sorts