By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How much does an average funeral and body burial cost? I need to make funeral arrangements for my
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Supporting Our Wounded Warriors
Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish.
Healthcare in a Minute
By George W. Chapman Hillary vs Donald. The Kaiser Foundation conducted a poll last month to determine which candidate people believed would do a
Living Alone Is No Laughing Matter . . . Or Is It?
By Gwenn Voelckers When is the last time you laughed till your side hurt? Enjoyed a carnival ride? Played with a puppy? Or acted
Whole Grain Bulgur Bursts with Goodness
True confession: For much of my life, I never gave a hoot about whole grains. Happily raised on white bread, white rice, white crackers,
Providing Disability Benefits For 60 Years
Aug. 1 marked the 60th anniversary of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956.
Meal Service Delivery Options for Seniors Who Don’t Cook
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What types of healthy meal delivery options can you recommend for seniors who live at home, but don’t
Healthcare in a Minute
By George W. Chapman Hospital rankings released After months of delay due to concerns about the methodology used, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Forging a New Life on Your Own. Need Some help?
For some women, living alone in mid-life is a welcome change, especially if they are coming out of an unhappy marriage. Being alone can
Good-For-You Grapes Burst with Benefits
Although grapes are available year-round, nothing heralds the start of fall in Upstate New York quite like grapes. From our grape festivals to our