Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affect my grip strength and make brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Celebrity Waiter fundraiser is scheduled Saturday, April 27, celebrating the theme, “California Dreamin’.” Celebrity Waiter is the signature fundraising event for
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, What safety tips can you recommend for older drivers? My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about
News release High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can earn up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Contest. Students can enter
Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been
Sitting between her daughter, Agi Flesch, and granddaughter, Jacqueline Hickerson, Margo Rothenberg celebrated her hundredth year with a beige, sparkly dress, sunglasses on her face and a piña colada in
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had
With the grace of a movie star, it’s surprising that Shirley O’Connell, who turned 102 years old on Tuesday, only moved to California when she was 25 in 1947. Born
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parents’ financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work, too, and it’s wearing me out. — Worn Out
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fifties and are looking for creative ways to
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you
Picture this. You’re at a party you organized and all of a sudden you see this girl. You two get to talking and one thing leads to another — you
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and her team conducted their annual “Day of Giving” event at multiple locations throughout Barger’s district on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.
The Castaic Lions Club, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, hosted its annual Thanksgiving meal at the SCV Senior Center on Thursday afternoon. Every year on Thanksgiving
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