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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Healthcare in a Minute – July 2017
By George W. Chapman TrumpCare The Republican-controlled Senate is planning to vote on a revised American Health Care Act bill by the end of
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening is ripe with life lessons for those of us who live alone. It has taught me the value of planning,
Relieving Nausea Just One of Ginger’s Powers
Does ginger really help you lose weight? Recent research gives it a thumbs-up. The new studies, published in the Annals of the New York
How to Hire a Home Helper
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
New One-Day ‘Live Alone and Thrive’ Workshop: Registration Now Open
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,
Healthcare in a Minute – June 2017
By George W. Chapman Understanding Trumpcare It took over seven years, but the House finally managed to get enough votes, barely, to repeal the
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
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