Depending on your status, a do-it-yourself will may suffice
Dear Savvy Senior: I would like to make my last will and testament. Can I do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? — Don’t Have Much Read more
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At 81, Ann-Margret is finally living her rock ’n’ roll dream
Ann-Margret has always spoken in a voice that falls somewhere between a purr and a coo. But at her home on a recent rainy day in Los Angeles, she broke up her usual gauzy tones with deep and gutsy growls. Read more
How to choose and use a walking cane
Dear Savvy Senior: I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? — Limping Linda Read more
Pickleball fever spreading fast across U.S.
The joy of whacking a green plastic orb first struck Richard and Mary Jo Panettieri in 2017, before the nationwide pickleball mania started spreading faster than spilled paint. Read more
Recommendations for taking trips with grandchildren
Dear Savvy Senior: My husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on a big trip this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Can you recommend some travel companies that offer special travel packages for grandparents and grandkids? — Doting Grandmother Read more
What causes fatigue in seniors?
Nothing prepared Linda C. Johnson of Indianapolis for the fatigue that descended on her after a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer in early 2020. Read more
Use retirement account as ‘bridge’ to Social Security
Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive bad investment markets and reduce the risk they’ll run short of money Read more
Be aware: COVID boosts risk of developing diabetes
According to a new study in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, people who test positive for COVID-19 have a 40% greater likelihood of developing diabetes than those who didn’t catch the virus. Read more
New rules in 2023 for IRA, 401(k) required minimum distributions
Dear Savvy Senior: What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from individual retirement accounts and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m required to do. — Planning Ahead Read more
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‘Small-wave surfer,’ 89, enjoys new challenges
A busy business owner for the early part of his life, Seiichi Sano began anew at 80 by climbing Mount Fuji. Apparently not challenged enough by Japan’s highest peak, he almost immediately took up surfing. Read more
Here’s a little motivation to get up and take a walk
Like so many of us, I spend too much time hunched over a computer. So throughout my day I ask myself, Can this activity be done while walking? Read more
Think of your skills and what you enjoy when looking for a part-time job
Dear Savvy Senior: As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees? — Part-Time Retiree Read more
Should you rent in retirement?
Some people rent in retirement because they don’t have much choice; they can’t afford to own homes. But financial planners say renting can make more sense than owning in some circumstances. Read more
The unsinkable Marilyn Maye
Turning the corner of 54th Street in a New York City taxi, the peerless nightclub singer Marilyn Maye is reminded of an early moment in her career. Read more
Find an assisted-living facility that’s right for your family
Dear Savvy Senior: What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted-living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point that he can’t live at home anymore, but he isn’t ready for a nursing home either. — Searching Susan Read more
William Shatner, 92, is living long and taking it all in
It’s 8 a.m. California time in early March and William Shatner is on the phone from — well, it’s probably best if Shatner tells it himself. Read more
Learning to become a better grandfather
When Ted Page became a grandfather in 2014, he wanted to hear other men’s stories, “real experiences that hopefully would guide newcomers,” he recalled. Read more
Keep an aging body fit
When we’re young, exercise can enable us to run a race after an all-nighter or snowboard on a diet of Doritos. But as we age, fitness has a much more far-reaching impact, boosting our energy levels, preventing injuries and keeping us mentally sharp. Read more
Americans born before 1980 are at greater risk for shingles
Anyone who has contracted the shingles virus knows how excruciatingly painful it can be: About 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
Appeal Medicare surcharge for life-changing reasons
Dear Savvy Senior: Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50 a month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options? — Overcharged Andy Read more
‘Village’ keeps seniors engaged
An icy wind sweeps across the grounds of the busiest mosque in the Baltimore area, swirling up little patches of snow, but the atmosphere inside a ranch house on the 8-acre campus is as warm and friendly as a neighbor’s kitchen. Read more
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