By Jeff Minick Contributing Writer The alarm sounds every morning at 6, but as Anne Wagner explained, no one’s off to work or school in this Mocksville, North Carolina, household. Since
Dear Savvy Senior, I know there will be a small 2.5% cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will the Medicare Part B
The Castaic/SCV Lions Club and the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center hosted a Thanksgiving Day lunch on Thursday afternoon. Every year on Thanksgiving Day, the Castaic/SCV Lions Club partners with
Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and her team distributed Thanksgiving meals to the seniors at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida on Wednesday. Through Supervisor
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has dementia and has gotten to the point that he can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The vast majority of U.S. citizens are concerned about their future Social Security receipts, with such anxieties popping up amid the projected depletion of Social Security
Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any
By Autumn Spredemann Contributing Writer As a record number of Americans turn 65 this year, retiring abroad is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many. Former U.S. residents — or “expats”
News release The nonprofit Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is scheduled Saturday to host its quilt show, “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom.” The show is set to be held 10
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Scammers are targeting Americans receiving Social Security payments related to the annual cost of living adjustments, according to the Social Security Administration. The scammers are spreading
Gloria Cassidy enjoys creating mixed-media-style artwork filled with vibrant colors that tell a story. She submitted her piece titled “Heartbeat” to the 34th annual Art Classic Gala, a three-decade-long tradition
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? And if so, which type of vaccine do I
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Some people with Medicare will pay less out-of-pocket for prescription medications for the fourth quarter of this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips that can
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Multiple Social Security Administration policy updates, including rental and food calculations, which were designed to increase people’s access to federal benefits, took effect on Tuesday. From
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