Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing
Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids
Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance.
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Oakmont of Valencia hosted “Paint for a Cause” to raise money for the organization with both senior residents and
Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old woman with a teenaged son and have very
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father,
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make
Dear Savvy Senior, Is regular heartburn or acid reflux anything to worry about? I eat a lot of Rolaids throughout the day to help manage
News release On Sunday, Aug. 6, the Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will party with Arizona caller Rick Gittelman in their muumuus and Hawaiian shirts
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My 86-year-old father was recently diagnosed
Walking into Trash to Treasures at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is what one could call a feast of fabric: Pieces of different types of
News release Older adults who love to sing can join in song this fall with Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral arts
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated
Vibrant pink, yellow and blue balloons filling the room at Oakmont of Valencia were an accurate reflection of the bright disposition of Jeanne Yvonne Gierden,
Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to
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,
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a health alert warning residents that fentanyl and other illicit narcotics have been
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
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