Seniors

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

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

Dear Savvy Senior,   What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter who are both financially inept. Before I die, I

Dear Savvy Senior,  What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband

Dear Savvy Senior,   I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare

Dear Savvy Senior,  Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all