Dear Savvy Senior, I’m getting ready to start my Social Security retirement benefits and have two children at home, ages 17 and 15. I’ve heard they may also be eligible
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, Rep. George Whitesides, D-Acton, and the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center hosted the Senior Resource Fair at the SCV Senior Center on Friday. With local nonprofits
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Tens of millions of retirees will see their Social Security benefits increase by 3.6% under a cost-of-living adjustment that goes into effect next year, the Social
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida held an open house event on Saturday to welcome older adults interested in the center and its programs. Local residents were
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Aging baby boomers and members of the Silent Generation are expected to release nearly 14 million homes back into the U.S. housing market over the next
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is scheduled Friday to host her annual Senior Resource Fair to connect seniors with valuable information, services, and resources to support healthy and safe
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities. I know she wants to stay at home as long
The 36th annual Art Classic, hosted by the Santa Clarita Artists Association, brought artists of all ages under one roof once again, to celebrate local art and connection on Saturday at The Centre. The professionally
Dear Savvy Senior, I’d like to make my end-of-life arrangements, but I want to keep things simple and affordable. What are my options? — 86-Year-Old Dear 86, Smart thinking! Planning
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is scheduled to open the doors of Bella Vida on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an open house designed
Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m retired and was a victim of identity theft a while back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is inviting the community to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary with an open house and orchestra performance on Oct. 10. The Santa
News release Reps. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, Maria Salazar, R-Florida, and Don Davis, D-North Carolina, have introduced the bipartisan Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act, legislation that would require financial
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Senior citizens group AARP last week forecast a 3.6% increase in Social Security payments for 2027, citing current inflation data. If the projection holds steady, it
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m
Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The worldwide population of older adults has eclipsed that of younger children, the U.S. Census Bureau said in a new report. The percentage of the global
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Studies estimating the effectiveness of the flu vaccine have a significant flaw, according to a new paper. The studies are biased because of how they handle