Tag: seniors
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Savvy Senior: How seniors can get help paying for everyday needs
Dear Savvy Senior, SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. — Searching Senior Dear Searching, I’m very sorry for your…
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Missing Cimarron Hills senior found safe
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that a senior who went missing in the Cimarron Hills area has been found safe as of Wednesday night. The Sheriff’s Office said earlier in the evening that William Copeland walked away from his home on Allens Park Drive in the unincorporated community east of…
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Savvy Senior: What to look out for with misleading Medicare Advantage ads
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? — Considering a Switch…
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Savvy Senior: Top TV remotes for elderly seniors
getty images getty images Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidently reprograming his TV set. — Searching Son Dear Searching, Most…
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Savvy Senior: Protecting your pets after you’re gone
getty images getty images Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. — Solo Senior Dear Solo,…
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Savvy Senior: How to find a medical escort after a procedure
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I live alone with no…
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Savvy Senior: Three vaccines seniors should consider getting this fall
Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this flu season? — Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, There are actually three different types of vaccines seniors should consider getting this fall to protect against a repeat of last winter’s “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses, which included flu, RSV and coronavirus. Here’s a rundown…
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Savvy Senior: Do you need life insurance after you retire?
Dear Savvy Senior, Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea? — Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, It depends on your family and financial situation. While many retirees choose to stop paying their life insurance premiums when they no…
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Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover second medical opinions?
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me? — Limping Larry Dear Larry, Getting a second medical opinion from another doctor is a smart idea…
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Savvy Senior: Best stair lifts of 2023
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? — Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course! A good home stair lift is a great mobility…