Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare
By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is scheduled to host a Veterans Days celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the main dining room, during the
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic
News release The Bella Vida Senior Center on Golden Valley Road will provide the site for the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club’s second annual Veterans Outreach Program, which will
Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my
By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal Hundreds of seniors gathered Thursday morning at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center for the Senior Fair, hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and Sen.
Dear Savvy Senior, Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea?
By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, are inviting seniors to attend a Senior Fair on from 9 a.m. to 2
Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this flu season? — Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, There are actually three different types
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 get some other treatment options
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my
Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But
Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips
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 honored guests attending. Attendees were
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 little saved for retirement. — Financially
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, who lives alone, has fallen
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 to find out what I’ll
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible.
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 it, but it’s gotten worse