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Kitchen ideas for aging-in-place
An older couple prepares homemade pastries at home. | Envato stock images Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What...
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This is not a scam: Social Security needs you to update your online account
Adobe Stock image Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam? Suspicious Susan Dear Susan, The Social...
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Paying for nursing home care with Medicaid
Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking, The rules and...
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Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
A patient preparing to undergo eye surgery. | Envato Elements stock image Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should...
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What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes?
A doctor injects insulin into a diabetic patient’s abdomen. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was...
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How to find legal help when you can’t afford a lawyer
Numerous resources exist to help you obtain free legal advice. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to...
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Health insurance options for early retirees
Early retirees have plenty of options to find health insurance. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can...
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How to assess what you need in a walker
Walkers can provide much-need support to an aging relative. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance...
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How to arrange your own cremation service
White flowers rest alongside a mortuary urn. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips...
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How SSI benefits can help struggling seniors and the disabled
How can you know if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income? | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program, and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors?...
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