Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,   What types of financial resources are available to help seniors pay for long-term care? My 86-year-old mother will need either an assisted living facility or nursing

Dear Savvy Senior,   A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do a similar column for those

Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about selling unwanted burial plots in my hometown cemetery? When my parents died about 25 years ago my husband (at the time) and

Dear Savvy Senior,   I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because I have a family history of heart disease. But I recently read that using aspirin

Dear Savvy Senior,   A while back I read an article about some online tools that can help people search for lost or forgotten money left behind by their deceased

Dear Savvy Senior,   What can you tell me about electric trikes for semi-seniors? I used to cycle a lot in my younger years but have some balance problems and

Dear Savvy Senior,  Is skin cancer hereditary? My 63-year-old brother died of melanoma last year, and I’m wondering if I’m at higher risk.  Younger Sister  Dear Younger,  While long-term sun

Dear Savvy Senior,   I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a Medicare supplemental policy, too. Can

Dear Savvy Senior,   What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing?    — Looking for Mom   Dear Looking,    The chore of dressing

Dear Savvy Senior,   What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing?    — Looking for Mom   Dear Looking,    The

Dear Savvy Senior,   I recently saw a news segment on TV about a government funeral assistance program available to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic. What can

Dear Savvy Senior,   My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am

Dear Savvy Senior,   What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and I are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but

Dear Savvy Senior,   Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to find some help moving my mother from her four-bedroom