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• How to prevent falls

  By Jim Miller - Aug 17
  Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on fall prevention tips for elderly seniors? My 81-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen ...
  

• Assistance programs for lower-income seniors

  By Jim Miller - Jun 15
  Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of programs are available to help low-income seniors with their Medicare costs and other expenses? My 81-year-old...
  

• Elder mediation can help adult families resolve conflicts

  By Jim Miller - Apr 20
  Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about elder mediation for resolving family conflicts? My mother has Alzheimer’s disease, and to make ...
  

• Do You Need To File a Tax Return This Year?

  By Jim Miller - Feb 16
  Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS filing requirements for seniors this year? I had to file income tax returns last year, but my income ...
  

• Recommended vaccinations for seniors this flu season

  By Jim Miller - Dec 15
  Dear Savvy Senior, Outside of a seasonal flu shot, which I usually get, are public health officials recommending any additional vaccinations ...
  

• Best cell phone plans for seldom calling seniors

  By Jim Miller - Oct 20
  Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolutely cheapest cell phone plans for seniors? I’ve had a cell phone for nearly four years that I rarely ...
  

• Important health screenings for seniors

  Aug 18
  Dear Savvy Senior, What health screenings are recommended for seniors? My husband and I are very proactive about staying healthy and are ...
  

• Driving helpers for aging drivers and concerned families

  By Jim Miller, the Savvy ... - Apr 21
  Dear Savvy Senior, What types of resources are available to help elderly drivers and their families? My 84-year-old mother still drives fairly ...
  

• Cremation: a popular end-of-life option

  By Jim Miller, Savvy Senior - Oct 21
  Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in learning more about cremation and would like to know what religions allow it. I understand cremation is a ...
  

• Auto aids that can help senior drivers

  By Jim Miller, The Savvy ... - Aug 19
  Dear Savvy Senior, I've heard that there are different gadgets or devices you can buy for your car that can help older drivers. I've lost a lot of ...
  

• Assistive listening devices can help seniors hear better

  Jul 20
  Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about assistive listening devices? My husband is hearing impaired but doesn’t like wearing his hearing ...
  

• How seniors can stop junk mail and prevent mail fraud

  By Jim Miller - May 18
  Dear Savvy Senior, How can I reduce the junk mail my elderly mother gets? She gets around 25 pieces of junk mail each day, and I just discovere...
  

• How to keep up with your medications

  By Jim Miller - Mar 16
  Dear Savvy Senior, What devices can you recommend to help forgetful seniors keep up with their medications? My 76-year-old mother takes nine ...
  

• Help for seniors facing foreclosure

  Jan 19
  Dear Savvy Senior, What kind of help is available to seniors who are facing foreclosure? My 76-year-old mother has fallen behind on her house ...
  

• Medicare’s Preventive Services are about to get better

  Nov 17
  Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that Medicare will soon be offering seniors free health screenings. What can you tell me about this?   -Search...
  

• Senior-friendly furniture

  Sep 15
  Dear Savvy Senior, I’m in the market for some senior-friendly furniture and could use some help. My husband and I have arthritis and have ...
  

• How to settle a loved one’s estate

  Jul 21
  Dear Savvy Senior,My 77-year-old aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her estate when she dies. I feel flattered that she asked, but I’m ...
  

• Savvy Senior - Alzheimer’s: wandering what to do

  Jan 22
  Dear Savvy SeniorMy wife has Alzheimer’s disease and I worry about her wandering off. What tips or resources can you recommend to help me with ...
  

• How to choose a senior-friendly home telephone

  By Jim Miller, Savvy Senior - Oct 21
  Normal 0 0 1 636 3627 30 7 4454 11.1282 0 0 0 Dear Savvy Senior Where is the best place to find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons ...
  

• How to find cheaper prescription drugs

  By Jim Miller, The Savvy ... - Jul 22
  Dear Savvy SeniorI've heard that there are prescription medication discount programs out there to help those in need? I'm 63 years old and ...