Tag: senior living
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Savvy Senior: Should you get a heart calcium scan?
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette 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…
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Savvy Senior: How to save on prescription eyeglasses
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my employer’s insurance plan but will lose it when I retire in a few months and sign up for Medicare. — Nearsighted Nancy Dear Nancy, You’re wise to plan ahead.…
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Savvy Senior: How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? — Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same…
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Savvy Senior: I have a will; do I also need a trust?
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? — Planning Ahead Dear Planning, That’s an excellent question. A will is one of the most important tools in…
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New Christian-based nonprofit retirement campus in Colorado Springs features novel approach
Selecting a place to land in retirement for Meg Burke wasn’t like closing her eyes, spinning around and jabbing a pushpin on a map. After the marine biologist, who spent 20 years working in California and abroad, beached her swim fins, she wanted to live somewhere that she knew she would enjoy and embrace as…
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Savvy Senior: Do men get osteoporosis?
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, Can men get osteoporosis or is it mostly a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the ER doctor told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never followed up. What can you tell me? — Almost 70 Dear Almost, A…
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Savvy Senior: How to save on your next trip with senior travel discounts
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are there worthwhile senior travel discounts you can tell us about, and at what age do they…
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Savvy Senior: Still working at 65? Here’s how to handle Medicare
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll in Medicare at this point? — Almost 65 Dear Almost, If you or your spouse is still working past age 65 and…
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Savvy Senior: The letter that your loved ones will treasure
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? — Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a wonderful…
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Savvy Senior: Understanding the silent warning signs of prediabetes
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes run in families, and what exactly does it mean? — Younger Sister Dear Younger,…