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How to prevent falls at home

Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mother, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past year. Are there any extra precautions we should take ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, September 1, 2016 10:00 pm

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Donating old hearing aids, eyeglasses and mobility equipment

Dear Savvy Senior, Where are some good places to donate old hearing aids, eyeglasses and mobility equipment? My uncle passed away a few months ago ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:00 pm

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Medicare coverage for non-working spouses

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover spouses who have not worked? I have worked all my life, but my spouse worked only for a few ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:30 pm

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How to find financial assistance for elderly parents

Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I go to locate financial assistance programs for seniors? I have been helping support my 70-year-old mother the past couple ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:00 pm

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Acupuncture can help relieve pain and many other ailments

Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, July 28, 2016 9:30 pm

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10 ways seniors can avoid identity theft

Dear Savvy Senior, What can seniors do to protect themselves from identity theft? My brother-in-law, who’s 77, recently had his identity stolen and I want ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:00 pm

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How to choose an adult day care service

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips on finding and choosing a good adult day care service for an elderly parent? My 82-year-old mother, ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:00 pm

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Great gadgets for aging golfers

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any products that can help older golfers? I love to play golf, but at age 74, I have hip ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:00 pm

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Who’s eligible for Social Security survivor benefits?

Dear Savvy Senior, Who all is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year at the age of 59, and I would ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:00 pm

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How Medicare handles second medical opinions

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to get ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, June 23, 2016 10:00 pm

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