Tag: seniors
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Savvy Senior: How to protect yourself from cyber crimes
Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and I just found out some cyber crook opened up a credit card using my identity…
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Savvy Senior: How to save on prescription drug costs
Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help cut my costs? — Tapped Out Tina Dear Tina, The high cost of prescription drugs is an ongoing problem that stings everyone, but…
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Savvy Senior: Retirement planning tips for single women
Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old women with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement. — Financially Vulnerable Dear Vulnerable, It’s an unfortunate reality, but many single women — whether they’re divorced, widowed or never married — face much greater financial…
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Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear
getty images getty images Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but doesn’t like wearing an SOS pendant button. — Searching daughter Dear Searching, Yes, there are…
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Savvy Senior: How to plan a green funeral
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible. — Old Environmentalist Dear Environmentalist, Great question! Green funeral options are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. as more Americans are looking for environmentally friendly alternatives…
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Savvy Senior: Hidden danger of untreated heartburn
getty images getty images Dear Savvy Senior, Is regular heartburn or acid reflux anything to worry about? I eat a lot of Rolaids throughout the day to help manage it, but it’s gotten worse with age and it keeps me up at night too. What can you tell me? — Belching Bob Dear Bob, Almost…
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Savvy Senior: Elder mediation can help families navigate thorny caregiving issues
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My 86-year-old father was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and to make matters worse, my sister and brother and I have been perpetually arguing about how to handle his future caregiving and financial needs. —…
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Savvy Senior: Tips and tools for coping with vision loss
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s become very discouraged. — Worried Wife Dear Worried, I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s eye condition. Unfortunately, there are about 20 million Americans…
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Savvy Senior: How to handle Social Security benefits when a loved one dies
Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going forward, including what to do about my dad’s Social Security after he passes away but could use some help.…
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Voice of the Consumer: Silver Key holding Senior Summit
This week, older adults and caregivers have a chance to check out dozens of resources in our area at a one-stop shop. It’s part of the Silver Key Senior Summit. The Senior Summit is taking place Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Antlers in downtown Colorado Springs. “It’s going to be one…