Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,  Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I

Dear Savvy Senior,  What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.    — Planning

Dear Savvy Senior,  Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club held its monthly dance session at Valencia United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, with this month’s dance having a “St. Patrick’s Day” theme.  “It’s

Dear Savvy Senior,  Do you have any suggestions on divvying up my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot

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

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

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

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

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,  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