Finding a Good Handyman
posted 8 months ago and has 2 comments
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you offer any tips on finding a good, dependable handyman to do some work around my house?
All Thumbs,
Dear Thumbs,
Hiring a local handyman can be a crapshoot. How do you find someone who will return your calls, show up on...
Can you offer any tips on finding a good, dependable handyman to do some work around my house?
All Thumbs,
Dear Thumbs,
Hiring a local handyman can be a crapshoot. How do you find someone who will return your calls, show up on...
New Knees: What’s the best way to get them?
posted 8 months ago and has 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior
My arthritic knee is killing me most of the time and my family doctor thinks it may be time for a new one. I understand there’s a new total knee replacement procedure that provides a much faster recovery. What can you tell me abo...
My arthritic knee is killing me most of the time and my family doctor thinks it may be time for a new one. I understand there’s a new total knee replacement procedure that provides a much faster recovery. What can you tell me abo...
Planning for Retirement - Psychologically
posted 8 months ago and has 1 comment
Dear Savvy Senior
My 60-year-old husband is nearing retirement and I’m very concerned about it. Financially we’ve planned and saved well and are in good shape, but it’s the day-to-day reality of what he’ll do with his time and how it will affect o...
My 60-year-old husband is nearing retirement and I’m very concerned about it. Financially we’ve planned and saved well and are in good shape, but it’s the day-to-day reality of what he’ll do with his time and how it will affect o...
Coping with Low Vision
posted 8 months ago and has 0 comments
Dear Savvy Senior
What kinds of resources are available to help seniors with severe vision impairment? My wife has macular degeneration and has become very discouraged. What can you tell us?
Looking for Help
Dear Looking
Unfortunately, there are ...
What kinds of resources are available to help seniors with severe vision impairment? My wife has macular degeneration and has become very discouraged. What can you tell us?
Looking for Help
Dear Looking
Unfortunately, there are ...
Co-housing: An old-fashioned sense of neighborhood
posted 8 months ago and has 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 9 months ago and has 2 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 9 months ago and has 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 9 months ago, updated 1 minute later and has 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 9 months ago and has 0 comments
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 9 months ago and has 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...
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