The Savvy Senior | The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023
January 25, 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
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Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center offers free swimming for seniors
January 18, 2023
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?
January 18, 2023
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
January 11, 2023
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
January 4, 2023
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
December 28, 2022
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
The Savvy Senior | Tips for Being a Long-Distance Caregiver
December 21, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from
After 22 years of creating published authors, Golden Pen Writer’s Guild disbands
December 17, 2022
What started as a meeting, where book coach and creative writing teacher Judith Cassis thought she was in trouble, became a 22-year-long commitment for Cassis teaching seniors that it is
AARP survey: Debt, inflation likely to impact holiday spending
December 15, 2022
News release AARP research found that 33% of adults age 30 and older said their financial situation is worse than it was a year ago, up from 22% in January.
CHP Newhall offering classes for seniors to improve driving skills
December 9, 2022
California Highway Patrol Newhall provides information about safe driving for residents aged 65 and older through their Age Well, Drive Smart classes. Age Well, Drive Smart provides education designed specifically
Salvation Army seeks donations for Adopt A Family/Senior Program and coats for students
December 8, 2022
News release The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is asking the community to consider taking part in their Adopt a Family and Adopt a Senior Programs this holiday season.
The Savvy Senior | Little Known Property-Tax Relief Programs Help Seniors Save
December 7, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country
SCV Senior Center launches annual appeal campaign
December 6, 2022
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida is launching its annual appeal campaign to raise much-needed funds for the SCV Senior Center. The campaign runs through
AARP Poll of 63 Most Competitive Congressional Districts Shows Older Voters Were the Deciders in 2022
December 1, 2022
News release WASHINGTON — AARP released the findings of a post-election survey of voters from the 63 most competitive congressional districts in 2022. The survey findings reveal the concerns
Buyer Beware: AARP report warns of scams targeting holiday shoppers
November 29, 2022
News release WASHINGTON – A new AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals may target holiday shoppers this year. Three out of four U.S. consumers have
A new family
November 24, 2022
SCV Senior Center hosts a family Thanksgiving On a holiday focused on spending time with family, many can feel lonely. At the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,
Encore Chorale offers free holiday concert
November 23, 2022
News release Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, is scheduled to host a free holiday concert Dec. 3 featuring holiday songs with live
The Savvy Senior | How Leg Pains Could be an Early Sign of Heart Attack or Stroke
November 23, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my
The Savvy Senior | Daily Money Managers Can Help Seniors with Financial Chores
November 16, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that can help my elderly mother with her financial chores? My dad always used to handle the bill paying and paperwork,
Senator Scott Wilk hosts Senior Scam Stopper seminar
November 12, 2022
Unknown numbers are calling and seniors are answering. To give seniors the resources to not be scammed over the phone, Sen. Scott Wilk and the Contractors State License Board are