Tag: seniors
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Savvy Senior: Best meal delivery services for seniors who don’t cook
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health. — Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, There are actually a wide variety healthy meal delivery options that can help…
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Savvy Senior: Health insurance options after a spouse retires
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, My 63-year-old wife, who doesn’t work, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire next month and go on Medicare, what are our options for getting her health coverage until she turns 65? Is there some kind of Medicare coverage for dependent spouses? — Need Insurance Dear…
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Voice of the Consumer: Tips on guarding against elderly abuse
Katie Pelton On the heels of Elder Abuse Day, we want to raise awareness about what to watch for and how to report it. AARP ElderWatch Colorado is sharing smart tips to keep in mind in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. “This is not a holiday to celebrate, but one to recognize that…
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Savvy Senior: Best over-the-counter hearing aids for older adults
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them. — Hard of Hearing Dear Hard, The new FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that hit the market last October have become a very attractive alternative to millions…
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Savvy Senior: Can I collect social security from my ex-spouse?
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now. — Never Remarried Dear Never, Yes, depending on your specific circumstances, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouses Social Security benefits. Here’s what you…
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Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy services
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. — Worried Wife Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech…
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LIFE | Colorado College seniors celebrate end of year
Colorado College seniors spray champagne in celebration of the end of their undergraduate careers during the annual champagne shower at the flag pole on campus on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Graduation is set for Sunday, May 28 at Ed Robson Arena on the Colorado College campus.
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Savvy Senior: Best dating apps for retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. — Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to…
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Savvy Senior: How to prepare a will
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? — Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Very good question! Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of American have actually…
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Gazette to host Senior Life Expo on May 6
In response to popular demand, The Gazette is doubling up on its annual seminar for seniors and their families looking to navigate the various practical challenges that come with growing older. Originally called the Successful Aging Expo when it debuted in 2014, the Senior Life Expo has typically taken place once a year, in October.…