http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior Savvy Senior RSS Feed http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2010-09-16_savvy_senior Important Health Screenings for Seniors http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2010-09-16_savvy_senior http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2010-02-18_savvy_senior___how_to_create_a_senior_friendly_bathroom Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or products can you recommend to make a bathroom more senior-friendly? My husband and I are looking to adapt our home for our elderly years and would like to start with the bathroom. What can you tell us? Aging Gracefully http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2010-02-18_savvy_senior___how_to_create_a_senior_friendly_bathroom http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-08-19-auto-aids-that-can-help-senior-drivers Dear Savvy Senior,Ive heard that there are different gadgets or devices you can buy for your car that can help older drivers. Ive lost a lot of flexibility... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-08-19-auto-aids-that-can-help-senior-drivers http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-07-22-how-to-find-cheaper-prescription-drugs Dear Savvy SeniorIve heard that there are prescription medication discount programs out there to help those in need? Im 63 years old and currently take... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-07-22-how-to-find-cheaper-prescription-drugs http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-07-22-how-to-find-senior-discounts Dear Savvy Senior,It seems like senior discounts have been dwindling over the past few years. Whats the best way to find them?Penny PincherDear Penny,One... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-07-22-how-to-find-senior-discounts http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-06-17-savvy-senior-how-to-boost-your-social-security Dear Savvy SeniorI know that the size of a persons Social Security retirement benefit is based on how much they earn over their lifetime. But beyond earning... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-06-17-savvy-senior-how-to-boost-your-social-security http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-05-20-savvy-senior-downsizing-for-dollar Dear Savvy SeniorOver the years, my husband and I have acquired a house and garage full of stuff, and would like to start downsizing before we get too ... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-05-20-savvy-senior-downsizing-for-dollar http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-05-20-savvy-senior-cell-phone-savings-for-seniors Dear Savvy SeniorA few months ago you wrote a column on simple cell phones for seniors. Can you now write one on cheaper cell phones for seniors on a budget... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-05-20-savvy-senior-cell-phone-savings-for-seniors http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-04-22-savvy-senior-grand-vacations-for-grandparents-and-grandchildren Dear Savvy SeniorMy husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on vacation this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Do you know of... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-04-22-savvy-senior-grand-vacations-for-grandparents-and-grandchildren http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-04-22-savvy-senior-home-safety-solutions-for-seniors-who-live-alone Dear Savvy SeniorIm interested in getting my mother one of those emergency call systems with a wearable push-button for her home in case she falls or needs... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-04-22-savvy-senior-home-safety-solutions-for-seniors-who-live-alone http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-03-18-savvy-senior-senior-friendly-computers Savvy SeniorSenior-friendly computers Dear Savvy SeniorAre there any special computers out there designed for senior citizens? My 70-year-old mother would... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-03-18-savvy-senior-senior-friendly-computers http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-03-18-savvy-senior-pet-insurance-is-it-a-good-idea-for-seniors-on-a-budget- Dear Savvy SeniorMy widowed mother-in-law has two cats and a dog (her adopted family) and would be willing to spend her life savings to take care of them... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-03-18-savvy-senior-pet-insurance-is-it-a-good-idea-for-seniors-on-a-budget- http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-02-18-how-to-find-long-lost-friends How to Find Long Lost FriendsDear Savvy SeniorI just turned 60, and before I get any older I would like to get back in touch with some long-lost friends... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-02-18-how-to-find-long-lost-friends http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-02-18-acupuncture-an-effective-way-to-treat-arthritis-pain-and-more Dear Savvy SeniorWhat can you tell me about acupuncture? I have osteoarthritis and am looking for an alternative solution to ease my joint pain. Aching... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/savvy-senior/article.exm/2009-02-18-acupuncture-an-effective-way-to-treat-arthritis-pain-and-more