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Medicare beneficiaries can buy Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, to help cover certain out- of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Part A and/or Part B. (If you’re shopping during open enrollment, through Dec. 7, remember that people with Medicare Advantage can’t buy Medigap plans.) Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. — Searching Senior Read more
Rajee Narinesingh faced struggles throughout her life as a transgender woman, from workplace discrimination to the lasting effects of black-market injections that scarred her face and caused chronic infections. Read more
Like many others of his generation, 64-year-old Charles Davis felt intimidated by the digital world and fearful of putting his trust in technology. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? — Considering a Switch Read more
Consumers know it’s fall when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots — and airwaves and mailboxes are filled with advertisements for Medicare options. Read more
David Mays, 69, has been living in his Chevy Malibu for nearly two years, and he can’t help but dream about the day when he gets off the waiting list for housing. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidentally reprogramming his TV set. — Searching Son Read more
When his wife, Anne Maple, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Scott Carpenter soon discovered there were no really effective products to help caregivers monitor the safety of loved ones with dementia. Read more
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When Janet Ha, 65, first tried online dating in February, she found it “confusing and weird.” Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? Read more
At some point most older people will need help getting through the day. Read more
A couple of weeks ago, as the network fall television season got underway, ABC began airing “The Golden Bachelor,” a spinoff of “The Bachelor” that centers on an offbeat twist: The competition centers on a 72-year-old man, and the 22 women vying for his affection range in age from 60 to 75. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: What is the best way to ensure my pets are cared for after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. — Solo Senior Read more
Drivers in Los Angeles heading north on La Cienega Boulevard these days might notice a bronzed gentleman smiling down at them from billboards poised on either side of the street. Read more
I was in the supermarket recently when a woman came running toward me. “Jancee!” she said. “How are you?” Read more
Judy Govatos has heard that magical phrase “you’re in remission” twice, in 2015 and again in 2019. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea? — Approaching Retirement Read more
Elaine LaLanne’s morning exercises often begin before she’s even out of bed. Lying on top of the covers, she does two dozen jackknifes. At the bathroom sink, she does incline pushups. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Which vaccines are recommended for seniors with Medicare this flu season? Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me? — Limping Larry Read more
