By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parents’ financial situation or their wishes if something
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Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will turn 65 in a few months and will be enrolling in Medicare, but I am concerned
How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease,
How Medicare Covers Diabetes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that
Simple Gadgets That Can Help Older Drivers
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any specific auto gadgets you can recommend that can help senior drivers? Both of my parents
How to Make a Living Will
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to
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

