Co-housing: An old-fashioned sense of neighborhood
posted over 4 years ago | 1 comment
A friend of mine was telling me about a old style housing option for aging boomers and seniors called co-housing, but I’ve never heard of it. What can you tell me about this?
Single Home Hunter
Dear Hunter
It’s called elder cohousing, a new housi...
Single Home Hunter
Dear Hunter
It’s called elder cohousing, a new housi...
Pet Trusts: How to ensure your pets are cared for
posted over 4 years ago | 3 comments
Dear Savvy Senior
When I read that Leona Helmsley (who recently died) left $12 million to take care of her dog, it got me thinking about my own pets. While I don’t have millions to leave my furry family, I want to make sure they’re well taken care...
When I read that Leona Helmsley (who recently died) left $12 million to take care of her dog, it got me thinking about my own pets. While I don’t have millions to leave my furry family, I want to make sure they’re well taken care...
Elderly Drivers: When to ask dad for the keys?
posted over 4 years ago | 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m worried about my dad’s driving abilities. He just turned 84 and is currently recovering from a broken hip, but can’t wait to get back behind the wheel again. He thinks he’s a great driver, but my sister and I think it’s time...
I’m worried about my dad’s driving abilities. He just turned 84 and is currently recovering from a broken hip, but can’t wait to get back behind the wheel again. He thinks he’s a great driver, but my sister and I think it’s time...
Medicare Primer: Tips to maximize your benefits
posted over 4 years ago, updated 1 minute later | 0 comments
If you’re approaching your 65th birthday, you’re about to enter the wonderful world of Medicare coverage. But beware! There are many choices, rules and timetables that can be complex and confusing, so do some homework to find the best plan for you...
Glaucoma – Are You At Risk?
posted over 4 years ago | 1 comment
Dear Savvy Senior,
My father lost his vision from glaucoma 20 years ago and my brother was recently diagnosed with it last month. With this strong family history of glaucoma, what can I do to protect my eyesight?
Seeing at 65
Dear Seeing,
Glauco...
My father lost his vision from glaucoma 20 years ago and my brother was recently diagnosed with it last month. With this strong family history of glaucoma, what can I do to protect my eyesight?
Seeing at 65
Dear Seeing,
Glauco...
Senior Scams: How to protect your elder loved one
posted over 4 years ago | 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior
Can you offer some tips on protecting seniors from financial scams? My next door neighbor’s elderly parents were recently swindled out of several thousand dollars and I want to make sure my own mother is protected.
Fraud Fightin...
Can you offer some tips on protecting seniors from financial scams? My next door neighbor’s elderly parents were recently swindled out of several thousand dollars and I want to make sure my own mother is protected.
Fraud Fightin...
Health Savings Accounts
posted over 4 years ago | 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior,
My wife and I would like to retire next year but are concerned about finding affordable health insurance. We are both in our late 50’s and will lose our company insurance when we retire. I’ve read that health-savings accounts ma...
My wife and I would like to retire next year but are concerned about finding affordable health insurance. We are both in our late 50’s and will lose our company insurance when we retire. I’ve read that health-savings accounts ma...
Gum Disease: A silent epidemic
posted over 4 years ago | 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior,
I recently read that gum disease can cause all different types of deadly health conditions. As a senior who brushes regularly and flosses occasionally, what can you tell me about this?
Hate to Floss
Dear Floss,
By taking bett...
I recently read that gum disease can cause all different types of deadly health conditions. As a senior who brushes regularly and flosses occasionally, what can you tell me about this?
Hate to Floss
Dear Floss,
By taking bett...
How to find senior (and boomer) discounts!
posted over 4 years ago | 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend a resource that lists the different discounts that are available to seniors today? I just turned 60 and live on a pretty tight budget and can use all the help I can get.
Bargain Hunting Brenda
Dear Brenda,
On...
Can you recommend a resource that lists the different discounts that are available to seniors today? I just turned 60 and live on a pretty tight budget and can use all the help I can get.
Bargain Hunting Brenda
Dear Brenda,
On...
Hospital Hunting: How to research your hospital
posted over 4 years ago | 1 comment
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good resources for researching hospitals? My family physician thinks I may need a hip replacement in a few years, so I want to do some hospital research before hand.
Limping Linda
Dear Linda,
You’re smar...
Can you recommend some good resources for researching hospitals? My family physician thinks I may need a hip replacement in a few years, so I want to do some hospital research before hand.
Limping Linda
Dear Linda,
You’re smar...
