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By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration has announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools that will enable the agency to handle claims filed over the telephone. The new system launches this week and should be capable of handling all claims, the agency said in a Saturday press release. The new technology deployed by the SSA helps in
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years ago at age 75 but didn’t even know she had
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about replacing some important documents that were lost when our home of 50 years burned down? We lost everything, including our house
Atria resident, 90, and daughter create 110 unique lap quilts for seniors Anyone could use a hug, and in the case of Atria Senior Living residents, that “hug” is a
Dear Savvy Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Authorities have arrested 25 Canadian nationals for allegedly defrauding elderly Americans of millions of dollars in a fake bail bond scheme, according to U.S. Immigration and
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration, as of March 27, will again start holding back 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly benefits to recover overpayments. Prior to March last
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep
One of Elaine Swanson’s famous sayings is, “Happy as a clam,” said her son, Fred Swanson. And that’s exactly what she was on Wednesday afternoon as she celebrated her 100th
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has replaced the head of the Social Security Administration, the White House said on Tuesday. “The agency will be led by a career
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flax seeds, may slow down the body’s aging process, according to a new study. This week, a team of
The city of Santa Clarita is working on plans to build separate spaces at the former Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center site for two groups that you don’t always think
Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. – Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned,
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Trump administration is freezing nearly all federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance starting Tuesday afternoon, according to the Office of Management and Budget. The
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? – Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true!
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