by Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last
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How to Arrange Your Own Cremation Service
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of
This is Not a Scam: Social Security Needs You to Update Your Online Account
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this
How to Handle Your Medicare Coverage if You Move
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are moving to a different area of the country to be near our daughter.
How to Replace Important Documents That Are Lost or Missing
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me what I need to do to replace a variety of important documents? Our house
The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How can you know when someone has sleep apnea? My husband has become such a terrible snorer that
Coping with COVID-Exacerbated Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus — ringing in my ears — for years, but when I got COVID-19 in
Medicare Coverage Options for Retirees Eager to Travel
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-19 vaccinated retirees who are eager to travel? My wife
A Social Security Perk for Older Parents
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been told that my two children, ages 14 and 16, may be eligible for Social Security when
How to Choose a Hospice Care Program
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to find a good Medicare-covered hospice provider? My husband’s mother has a terminal condition