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The Savvy Senior

The Savvy Senior | Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

Dear Savvy Senior,   What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is very difficult.   — Need Help   Dear Need,   Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits

Many people take fish oil supplements in place of fish to get the omega-3 fats in their diet. Photo by Grace Wu

Study: Daily Omega-3 supplements may slow aging 

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

City making plans for former senior center 

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

The Savvy Senior

The Savvy Senior | The Surprising Dangers of Earwax 

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!

Photos: Shirley O’Connell turns 103

Having met celebrities throughout her life, it was only natural for Shirley O’Connell to joke with the residents at Atria Senior Living if they wanted an autograph from her during

Newhall Elementary School second graders take turns to read “How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell” on Tuesday morning with SCV Education Foundation ‘Read with Me’ volunteer Michele Lobl. Dec. 3, 2024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy

On a recent Tuesday morning, Michele Lobl, a retired city employee, made her way to Newhall Elementary School to spend some time with Mrs. Katherine George’s second-grade class.   “How’s everybody

Bethel Billesbach (left) and Ellis Hallmark dance during the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club’s Ugly Sweater Square Dance held at the Valencia United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Ugly Sweater Square Dance

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invited the community to its ugly sweater-themed square dance last Sunday at the Valencia United Methodist Church. Attendees were encouraged to wear