
Seniors


The Savvy Senior | How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to

The Savvy Senior | How to Appeal Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B

Vista Valencia Senior Men’s Golf Club invites seniors to join
News release If you are recently retired or at least 55 years of age and looking to play golf in an organized club, the Vista Valencia Senior Men’s Golf

Senior Center to host lunch for vets on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and all Vietnam veterans and Vietnam-era veterans are invited to a free lunch at the Santa Clarita

The Savvy Senior | Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work

The Savvy Senior | How to Protect Seniors from Scam Calls
Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell

The Savvy Senior | Could You Have a Thyroid Problem and Not Know It?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently

The Savvy Senior | Retiring abroad? Tips and tools to help you make an informed decision
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the key factors to consider when contemplating retiring abroad? My husband and I will soon be retiring and are interested in moving abroad to

Love was in the air at the SCV Senior Center
News release Bright and early on Valentine’s morning, 19 Meals on Wheels vehicles delivering more than 500 meals were also packed with treats and cards for homebound seniors. “Thanks

The Savvy Senior | How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if

The Savvy Senior | How to Cover Dental Care in Retirement
Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care?

SCV Senior Center Celebrity Waiter fundraiser scheduled April 29
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Celebrity Waiter fundraiser is moving from its summer time slot to Saturday, April 29, with this year’s theme being “Springtime in Paris,”

The Savvy Senior | What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?
Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested in going back to work

The Savvy Senior | The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a

Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center offers free swimming for seniors
Janet Shigekawa, 70, was an avid user of the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center pool as a way to exercise in her senior age. The Santa Clarita Aquatics Center is currently

The Savvy Senior | When Can I Change My Medicare Coverage?
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are

The Savvy Senior | A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies
Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to

The Savvy Senior | Simple Home Safety Solutions for Aging-in-Place
Dear Savvy Senior, Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we

The Savvy Senior | How to Reduce Your Medical Bills
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical