By Deborah Banikowski “Rosie the Riveter” is an American icon representing women working in factories during World War II. These women learned new jobs
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Healthcare in a Minute – December
By George W. Chapman Insurance Market Dominance Critics of the Affordable Care Act have been quick to point out that insurance choices on the
Surviving the Holidays: 12 Tempting Tips
By Gwenn Voelckers Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the winter solstice, the holidays can be anything but merry if you are newly
Pistachios Do a Heart Good
Every December, my husband and I get a gift tin of roasted pistachios from my aunt. No surprise, they’re gone in a day, what
Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love
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
Healthcare in a Minute – November 2017
By George W. Chapman ACA in Flux Again The Graham-Cassidy bill was last attempt by the Senate to repeal and replace the ACA and
This Thanksgiving: See the Glass Half Full!
By Gwenn Voelckers Every one of us has been given a great gift: the cup of life. It is half full and half empty.
Little Cannellinis Dish Out Big Benefits
Beans are a big part of my weekly diet, for many reasons. But there was a time when I could barely imagine eating them,
A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science
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
Healthcare in a Minute – October 2017
By George W. Chapman Hospitals Fail to Meet Expectations A report published by Kaufman, Hall and Associates revealed only 8 percent of 125 healthcare