Written by Mary E. Gilmer, M.D., of OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports Pickleball has gained significant popularity in recent years, attracting people of all ages to the addictive sport. A blen... Read more
By Joe Hobby It’s 86 degrees and I’m sitting, sweating, and swearing. I’m miserable. That’s because 86 degrees is the indoor temperature. You see, on one of the hottest, humid streaks of s... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible... Read more
By Ken Lass Let me apologize in advance if this column seems a bit incoherent. I just woke up from a nap. Which is weird. Because I didn’t plan to take a nap. It just sort of happened.... Read more
By Joe Hobby I’m not a handyman. I truly wish I was, but it’s just not in my DNA. I can’t make a straight cut on a 2×4 to save my dog’s life. If you give me a hammer and a handful of... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired l... Read more
By Ken Lass It is a breezy, summer, weekday morning in Trussville. I find myself sitting on a black metal bench behind the new Fallen Warriors Memorial in Veterans Park. Sharon and I attende... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For an inspiring example of starting at the bottom and working your way up, look no further than Chancelor (Chance)... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 63-year-old wife, who’s doesn’t work, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire next month and go on Medicare, what are our option... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The contribution Ericha Shelton-Nix continues to make to Alabama’s nongame wildlife populations has been recognized... Read more