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Misleading Medicare Advantage ads: What to look out for | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the M... — Updated 11/21/2023
Misleading Medicare Advantage ads: What to look out for
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the... — Updated 11/2/2023
3 vaccines seniors should get this fall | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this flu season? – Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, There are actually three different types of vaccines... — Updated 9/21/2023
How to plan a green funeral | Savvy Senior
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... — Updated 8/10/2023
How to handle Social Security benefits when a loved one dies | Savvy Senior
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... — Updated 7/6/2023
How to choose an assisted living facility
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point... — Updated 5/4/2023
A checklist of what to do when a loved one dies | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of... — Updated 2/2/2023
How to get help as an elder orphan | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health, and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m a 67-year-old... — Updated 1/19/2023
How to buy over-the-counter hearing aids | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in getting some of the new over-the-counter hearing aids that just became available a few months ago. Can you offer any tips to help me with... — Updated 1/12/2023
Specialized moving services that help seniors downsize and relocate | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to find some help moving my mother from her... — Updated 12/8/2022
Top financial scams targeting seniors today | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most common scams today that target elderly seniors? My 75-year-old mother has been swindled several times over the past year, so I’m being extra... — Updated 11/17/2022
Auto aids that make driving easier and safer | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back, and knees which limits my mobility... — Updated 10/20/2022
How to choose a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) policy | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a Medicare supplemental policy too. Can you offer any... — Updated 9/22/2022
Adaptive clothing takes the stress out of dressing | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing? Looking for Mom Dear Looking, The chore of... — Updated 8/25/2022
Super cheap smartphone plans for scrimping older adults | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don't use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but... — Updated 4/6/2022
Deciphering senior housing options | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my... — Updated 1/27/2022
Calculating when it's best to claim Social Security | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources that can help my wife and me determine the best claiming ages for maximizing our Social Security retirement benefits? ... — Updated 12/16/2021
Tips and tools for family caregivers | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. – Burned-Out... — Updated 11/18/2021
How Social Security works when a spouse or ex-spouse dies | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, Who qualifies for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year, so I would like to find out if I or my 17-year-old daughter are eligible for... — Updated 10/21/2021
Simple and inexpensive final farewells | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are looking for the simplest and least expensive way to dispose of our bodies when we die. We hate the idea of wasting a lot of money on... — Updated 10/14/2021
Obscure Social Security program helps seniors manage their money | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Social Security offer any special help to beneficiaries who struggle managing their benefits? My aunt, who has no children, has dementia and struggles... — Updated 9/16/2021
How to replace important documents that are lost or missing | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me what I need to do to replace a variety of important documents? Our house burned down a few months ago, and we lost everything including our home... — Updated 8/19/2021
Plenty of books, online resources to help you pick the best place to retire | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I will both be retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a warmer climate, but could use some help. What resources can you... — Updated 7/22/2021
How to downsize your home for a less stressful, easier move | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for downsizing? My husband and I would like to relocate from our house into a retirement community condo near our daughter, but need to ge... — Updated 6/17/2021
Medicare coverage options for retirees eager to travel | Prime Living
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-vaccinated retirees who are eager to travel? My wife and I will both turn 65 over the next few months and... — Updated 5/20/2021