Seniors

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

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

Dear Savvy Senior,  Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and

Dear Savvy Senior,  I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are

Dear Savvy Senior,   Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I believe I need some professional legal help but have

Dear Savvy Senior,  What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What

Commentary by Jeff Minick  Grandpa and Grandma, Pop-Pop and Nana, Granddaddy and Gran, Abuelito and Abuela, and in parts of the South, Papaw and Mamaw — these titles are badges

Dear Savvy Senior,  How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or

Dear Savvy Senior,   If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage?   – Caretaking Son   Dear Caretaking,