Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? — Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year. — Need
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts – email, banking and
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Bella Vida Meals on Wheels program received a donation Friday from Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, to support its ongoing efforts in providing hot meals to homebound seniors. Whitesides donated the salary
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive.
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida and the SCV/Castaic Lions Club hosted their annual Thanksgiving feast with over 700 meals being served at the center and through
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs. — Curious
Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as
Brad Berens, who led the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center for approximately 20 years and became involved in multiple community projects, died Wednesday. He was 74. During his years of social work in the
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and want to get my affairs organized, but I hate
Dear Savvy Senior, What simple tips can you recommend for making a home age-friendly? My husband and I are in our late-60s and want to remain living in our home
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Monthly Social Security payments for tens of millions of retired Americans are set to receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment increase throughout 2026, the Social Security Administration announced
Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A new study has found that America’s seniors are also hard-hit by the ongoing fentanyl crisis. A report issued by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, analyzing federal health data,
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration said Tuesday that it will release its cost-of-living adjustment for next year’s payments and confirmed the ongoing government shutdown won’t impact payments
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, hosted her third annual Senior Resource Fair at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida on Thursday morning. The event featured 30 different vendors
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy
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