By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
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Health Secrets of Buckwheat
Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also
What to Do with Cremated Ashes?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what
Healthcare in a Minute – April 2017
By George W. Chapman Social media. Social media (SM) is having more and more of an impact on consumers and their behaviors every year.
Being Your Own Sole Supporter Can be Taxing
By Gwenn Voelckers Well, tis’ the season . . . the tax season that is. This time of year always reminds me how important
Cheers for Nutrient-Rich Cheddar
Has your relationship with dairy products soured? You’re not alone, especially when it comes to cheese. Fearing the relatively high fat, calorie and sodium
How to Help Older Drivers Give Up the Car Keys
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,
Healthcare in a Minute – March 2017
By George W. Chapman New HHS Secretary The Senate recently confirmed physician Tom Price, a 12-year republican congressman from Georgia, as secretary of health
Embrace the ‘Ides of March’
Often associated with Julius Caesar (and his untimely demise), the month of March has gotten a bad rap. Sure, it’s cold, it’s gray, it’s
Go Crazy for Cantaloupes
Some fruits are so fragrant and luscious and yummy that we don’t think twice about their nutritional value. For many, including me, a cantaloupe