Placerita Canyon: Walking in nature’s footsteps
April 21, 2026
Judy McClure became a docent at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center in 2003 following her husband’s footsteps. “He spent so much time here that I decided to become a docent so I
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Review: Class of Alzheimer’s drugs has no ‘meaningful effect’
April 21, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A class of Alzheimer’s drugs that have only been available for several years did not appear to have any “clinically meaningful effects,” according to a new
Cowboy preacher coming to Friendly Valley
April 15, 2026
News release Pastor Stephen Meadors, a “cowboy preacher,” is scheduled to speak 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church. In times past Meadors herded cattle on the Bar H Ranch between Nocona, Texas, and the Red River, and worked his family
The Savvy Senior | Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors
April 15, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month
Seniors group predicts COLA for next year’s Social Security payments
April 14, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A prominent seniors’ advocacy group has predicted that next year’s Social Security payments will likely increase by 2.8% under the annual cost-of-living adjustment, as the inflation metric rose 0.9% month over month. In a
Child & Family Center launches PEARLS program to support older adults
April 14, 2026
News release Child & Family Center has launched its PEARLS program — Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives — expanding the center’s longstanding commitment to supporting the whole family across generations, the nonprofit announced in a
The Savvy Senior | Where to Get Help with Medicare Decisions
April 8, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help
Social Security commissioner details efforts to modernize systems, reduce fraud and abuse
April 7, 2026
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer According to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, the agency under President Donald Trump is taking major steps to modernize its systems and
CMS boosts 2027 Medicare Advantage payments
April 7, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The federal government will increase payments to private Medicare insurers by 2.48% in 2027, far more than it initially proposed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Savvy Senior | What Causes Dizziness and How to Fix It
April 1, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it.
Senior Center in final prep for ‘Golden Gala’
March 27, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Golden Gala,” formerly “Celebrity Waiter,” is undergoing final preparations to celebrate the SCV Senior Center on its 50th anniversary. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SCV Senior Center
The Savvy Senior | What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
March 25, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one? — Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without
The Savvy Senior | Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
March 18, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? — Almost 80
Blood test helps predict dementia up to 25 years in advance, study suggests
March 17, 2026
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A simple blood test opens the possibility of helping to predict dementia in women by up to 25 years before the onset of symptoms, according to
Social Security payment adjustment predicted to be 2.8% in 2027
March 17, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A seniors group said it is forecasting the cost-of-living adjustment for next year’s Social Security payments to remain steady at 2.8% as U.S. officials released the latest
The Savvy Senior | Is Your Aging Parent Safe at Home?
March 11, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without
PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Sock Hop” draws a swinging crowd to the dance floor
March 10, 2026
The SCV Senior Center’s ’50s-themed Sock Hop hosted dozens of seniors in fine midcentury attire, with a playlist featuring Elvis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Attendees were also treated to
The Savvy Senior | Medicare can help older smokers kick the habit
March 4, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? — New Beneficiary Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up
These Arizona seniors show you’re never too old for police work
March 3, 2026
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer SHOW LOW, Ariz. — Beverly Graham spent years analyzing data in California’s prison system, and at 67 and retired, she isn’t yet done with law enforcement. These days, as a
The Savvy Senior | How To Navigate Inheriting an IRA From a Parent
February 25, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? My brother and I recently inherited our father’s IRA when he passed away late last year and would like to know what