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Dear Savvy Senior,
I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair?
Need a Ride
Dear Need,
If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electric-powered mobility...
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know.
Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.
A lot of people think it’s “...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I visited family in western Alaska.
Nome?
They’re my family. Of course, I know them.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The Wunderle Candy Company of Philadelphia invented candy...
Dear Savvy Senior,
When my dad died, we thought he had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Any suggestions?
Searching Son
Dear Searching,
Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the U.S. According to a study by Consumer Reports, 1 out of every...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I remember everything that happened when I was four years old as if it were yesterday.
What happened yesterday?
I don’t remember.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. “Que pasa,...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help.
Burned-Out Brenda
Dear Brenda,
Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any financial assistance programs that can help seniors with home improvement projects? I would like to help my grandparents make a few modifications to their house so they can continue living there safely, but money is tight.
Searching Grandson
Dear Searching,...
Old Mother Hubbard’s squash
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I watched people jogging by my house yesterday. It gave me the energy to finally do it.
To take up jogging?
No, to get up from the sofa and close the blinds.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce....
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Dan Block, whose family has recently dealt with the tragic loss of their son David to suicide.
There are a number of online, phone and text options for adults, parents, young people and others who are worried about loved ones or are facing issues...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
There are no leaves on your lawn.
I bought a leaf blower.
But your roof has leaves a foot deep on it.
They go there to hide from me.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I...