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Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife has Alzheimer’s disease and I worry about her wandering off. What tips or resources can you recommend to help me with this? Always Moving Dear Always, Wandering is a ver...
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Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get Social Security disability? I’m 58 years old and have back problems that are keeping me from doing my job, but I’ve heard it’s very difficult to actu...
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Dear Savvy Senior, Is pill splitting safe? I have several friends who split their prescription pills to save money, and several who don’t because they don’t think it’s safe. What can you tell me? ...
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Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any organizations that you know of that offer low-cost hearing aids to seniors on a very tight budget? Hard of Hearing Dear Hard, Unfortunately, there are millions o...
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Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in learning more about cremation and would like to know what religions allow it. I understand cremation is a lot cheaper than a standard burial, but born and rai...
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Dear Savvy Senior, Where is the best place to find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons and amplified sound? My 78-year-old mother has a difficult time hearing over the phone anymore,...
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by Jim Miller
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there are some government programs that help seniors make home improvements to reduce their energy bills this year. What can you tell me about this? Conservativ...
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by Dr. Jim Miller
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been searching on the Internet for retirement planning tools and calculators and am not sure where to turn. Which sites can you recommend that are easy to use, provide good...
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by Dr. Jim Miller
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there are different gadgets or devices you can buy for your car that can help older drivers. I’ve lost a lot of flexibility over the years and have a hard time g...
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I’ve heard that there are prescription medication discount programs out there to help those in need. I’m 63 years old and currently take three drugs that I can barely afford. What can you tell me...
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by Dr. Jim Miller
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Dear Savvy Senior, It seems like senior discounts have been dwindling over the past few years. What’s the best way to find them? Penny Pincher Dear Penny, One of the great perks of growing ...
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by Jim Miller
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Dear Savvy Senior, Where can grandparents raising grandchildren find help? My two grandkids are about to move in with me indefinitely, and I’m looking to find out what resources are available that...