By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Speech language pathologists do far more than teach preschoolers how to say the letter “r.” They assist with all sorts
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Bushels of Nutrition in Green Beans
By Anne Palumbo Every early November, my family has the most absurd conversation. We talk about Thanksgiving sides as if they were open for
Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any good online hearing tests? My husband has hearing loss, but I can’t get him
New Start Dates for Medicare Part B Coverage Coming In 2023
What is not changing: If you are eligible at age 65, your initial enrollment period (IEP): • Begins three months before your 65th birthday.
Hospitals Facing Shaky Finances. Outlook: From ‘Neutral’ to ‘Deteriorating’
By George W. Chapman After slowly climbing back from the devastation caused by the pandemic, July median hospital operating margins plunged a staggering 64%
What Makes Apples Such a Nutritious Fruit?
By Anne Palumbo When my kids were young, I used to call all fruit “nature’s candy.” The nickname won them over, especially when it
October: The Perfect Time to Turn Over a New Leaf
By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy
Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200
Finally, Lower Drug Prices. But Wait…
By George W. Chapman It’s a victory, but don’t get too excited. After years of frustration, Congress has passed a bill allowing Medicare to
Creating a Safe Haven
By Gwenn Voelckers As summer transitions to fall, I welcome a respite from gardening. I’m ready to embrace the change of season, the crisp