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Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I worry she’s falling behind. How can I help her manage her finances without upsetting her? — Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, You’re not alone – lots of adult children step
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m
Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The worldwide population of older adults has eclipsed that of younger children, the U.S. Census Bureau said in a new report. The percentage of the global
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Studies estimating the effectiveness of the flu vaccine have a significant flaw, according to a new paper. The studies are biased because of how they handle
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Federal regulators have cleared a blood test aimed at detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Food and Drug Administration cleared a blood test known as Elecsys
News release THOUSAND OAKS — Adults 50 and older looking to learn something new or stay active this fall can choose from a broad range of offerings through California Lutheran
Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mom just upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring it out. Is there a way to make it easier
By Kate Vidimos Contributing Writer In his short story “A Fine Old Man,” Mark Twain pokes fun at the typical inspirational stories found in the newspapers about old men achieving a
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A group of Catholic physicians and a bishop filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois on Tuesday, challenging the state’s assisted suicide law. The End-of-Life
Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A drug manufacturer is recalling more than 5,000 packages of a heart and blood-thinning medication due to purity concerns, according to the Food and Drug Administration. According to
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth
Dear Savvy Senior, After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten
Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech-savvy. How does Medicare cover
Summer is here and recent high temperatures have seen the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issue several hot weather advisories. L.A. Public Health has collaborated with the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for
Dear Savvy Senior, I had a living will/advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can you tell