Opinions
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last.
One Move...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare?
New Beneficiaries
Dear New,
All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Do you always stir coffee with your right hand?
Yes, I’m right-handed.
Try using a spoon next time.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. When the sun rises and sets, it makes my day...
Week Twelve
The focus at the Capitol is shifting from policy bills and floor debate to budgets. Our 100th day of session is Aprill 16, and it is encouraging to see the House has set budget targets. The House is moving forward with a state budget of $8.955 billion, that is an increase of $402...
Soups, Stews and Chowders are all first cousins, related but definitely not identical. We are quickly coming out of the season of warm comfort foods but there is nothing to say we can’t be warmed and comforted during unpredictable spring weather. I remember snow in late April! “100 Favorite Soups...
WEEK ELEVEN – AEA BILL, AGAIN
What we thought might be a short week as we waited for bills to be debated by the Senate, turned into a long Thursday. The AEA bill was once again revised by the House, after the Senate passed their unacceptable amended version of the earlier House bill. After...
“Low Carb Smoothies” is not a cookbook. Written by Linda Gassenheimer, this is a beautiful set of recipe cards in a slipcase. Each card has a full-color picture of the smoothie on the front with a description, shopping list, recipe, nutritional information and helpful hints on the back. Published...
With Easter on the way Sunday, many are preparing for family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, church services and other holiday events.
Here is some eggs-ceptional information about the holiday:
Unique Easter traditions from around the globe
Easter Sunday is a significant day on the Christian...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I never know when it’s raining hard enough to turn on my lights.
By law, you have to turn on your headlights when it’s raining in Sweden.
That’s a good law, but how do I know when it’s raining in Sweden?
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her find one that she would like.
Searching Daughter
Dear Searching,
For older adults, choosing a cell phone is not a one-size-fits-all...