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The above is the fifth line of the first verse of what is known as The Marine Corps Hymn. I was a proud member of the Marine Corps from 1957-1963.
The United States of America and its military have always responded to defend and assist other nations who reportedly desired freedom as we know it to be, and have made the most profound impact in the many wars that have been fought.

Dear Savvy Senior,
What resources can you recommend for locating government assistance programs for seniors? My husband and I have been helping support his mother for the past three years and we can’t afford to do it any longer.
Tapped Out

Dear Tapped,
Locating government benefits and financial assistance programs for seniors is actually pretty easy to do thanks to two key resources created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). Here’s where you can turn to for help.

Dear Savvy Senior,
How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now.
Seem Fine

Dear Seems,
It’s very possible that your husband may have had a “mini-stroke” also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and if he hasn’t already done so, he needs to see a doctor pronto.