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Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. — Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five legal documents to
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Social Security beneficiaries may see a modest increase in their benefits next year, with The Senior Citizens League forecasting that the cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 will
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
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The Social Security numbers of nearly one million Medicare beneficiaries may have been exposed in a data breach linked to a vulnerability in software used by
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, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What
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,
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam? – Suspicious Susan Dear
Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illiness. Can you write
Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen safer and
Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get
Summer has arrived and millions of grandparents across the United States are giving their children a break by hosting the grandkids for a special summer getaway. Traditionally, the grandchildren’s time
He said his father named him Rudolpho Valentino Freeman after the 1920s Hollywood sex symbol and popular Italian actor Rudolph Valentino. Little did his dad know his boy would grow
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the best way to do this? – Searching
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its recommendations regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccines for seniors ahead of the upcoming respiratory viral season and is
Dear Savvy Senior, Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefits and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so I don’t
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