By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A good friend of mine got a bad case of shingles last year and has been urging me
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What to Know About the New Medicare Cards
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the new Medicare cards? I’ve heard there are a lot of scams
How to Choose a Memory Care Unit
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My mom has Alzheimer’s disease and has gotten to the point that she can’t live at home any
Three Ways to Cut Hearing Aid Costs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter and will be much cheaper than they currently
What To Do When a Loved One Dies
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, This may seem like a strange question, but can you tell me what steps need to be taken
Recognizing and Treating Depression in Retirement
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Since retiring a few years ago, my husband has become increasingly irritable and apathetic. I’m concerned that he’s
Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple
A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about body donation programs? With little to no savings, I’m looking for a
How to Find a Better Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I think I’m paying too much for the medications I take. I have a Medicare Part D prescription
Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and