Savvy Senior - Jim Miller

How to protect your eyes from macular degeneration

Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost her vision from it before she died a few years…

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How to choose the best place to retire

Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I will both be retiring in a year or two and are…

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When and how Social Security checks are delivered

Dear Savvy Senior, I plan to apply for my Social Security benefits in September. When can I expect…

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How seniors can tame pet care costs

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend to help senior pet owners with their veterinary bills? I…

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Helping seniors learn new technology

Dear Savvy Senior, What teaching resources can you recommend to help seniors learn how to use computers, tablets…

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Choosing a home blood pressure monitor

Can you offer me any tips on choosing a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I…

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How to compare and locate senior housing options

There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors, but what’s appropriate for your mom will depend…

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Home improvement assistance programs for seniors

There are actually a number of programs available that can help seniors with home repairs and improvement projects…

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How to find and choose a new doctor

What resources can you recommend to help me find and research some doctors in my area? I’m looking…

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How to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of a stroke? My 66-year-old aunt had a stroke a few…