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Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look into? — Heart Worried Dear Worried, You’re smart to be thinking about this now. For years, cholesterol numbers have been the main way to estimate heart disease risk.
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman who can help with small jobs around the house? — Almost 75 Dear
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration will not phase out the sending of paper benefit checks to all recipients by Sept. 30, a spokesperson confirmed. In a statement
Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home, but just received a hefty $1,050
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. — Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda,
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housing? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Some Social Security recipients could experience a payment garnishment as an agency clawback policy on previous overpayments doled out to seniors goes into effect later in
Twenty members of the Walkie Talkie Communications team from Friendly Valley — an over-55 community in Newhall — took a tour of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The Walkie
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty to running a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded many elderly and vulnerable people in the United States, the Department
Florence Holmes doesn’t let her age stop her from looking good every day. Born on July 30, 1925, the almost-100-year-old made sure to apply a fresh layer of lipstick before
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
Anyone walking past the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Wednesday afternoon could hear the echo of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sung by high school students, seniors, and
News release Olive Branch Theatricals announced it is launching The Encore Society’s “Guys & Dolls” workshop, a seniors-only musical theater program. This initiative, designed for participants ages 55 and
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Medicare and Social Security funds are now expected to drain out earlier than previous estimates, according to two new reports. Social Security is made up of
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I