Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,  I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart

Dear Savvy Senior,  What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my employer’s insurance plan but will lose it when I retire

Dear Savvy Senior,  I keep hearing about artificial intelligence in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech-savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself?  — Cautious Senior  Dear

Dear Savvy Senior.  My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need

Dear Savvy Senior,  My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll in Medicare at this point? 

Dear Savvy Senior,  I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing writer  Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen.   If you

Dear Savvy Senior,  My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes