Dear Savvy Senior, I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for finding affordable
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare
Santa Clarita Valley resident and self-taught cook Merry Graham has been competing in cooking competitions for years. Now as a champion of numerous competitions including the show “Chopped,” Graham has
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past
Cornerstones Companions founder Britany Morano and her mentor Cindy Toganazzini made their way to Sunrise Senior Living in Santa Clarita with Wilma, a certified therapy rescue horse, on Thursday to
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offer all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? — New Beneficiaries Dear
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is preparing for its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter, with the theme “California Dreamin’” on Saturday, April 27, at the Senior Center
Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. — Planning
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has introduced Assembly Bill 2233, aimed at updating the California Building Standards Code to improve public restroom facilities for individuals with ambulatory challenges,
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive
The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club held its monthly dance session at Valencia United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, with this month’s dance having a “St. Patrick’s Day” theme. “It’s
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on divvying up my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot
Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affect my grip strength and make brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Celebrity Waiter fundraiser is scheduled Saturday, April 27, celebrating the theme, “California Dreamin’.” Celebrity Waiter is the signature fundraising event for
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, What safety tips can you recommend for older drivers? My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about