Tag: Senior Living
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Savvy Senior: What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs. — Curious Wife Dear Curious, Recognizing the early signs of Parkinson’s disease is challenging because the symptoms are often subtle and/or similar…
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Savvy Senior: Here are the best online will makers
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and want to get my affairs organized, but I hate paying a high-priced attorney fee if I can do it myself. — Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Having a last will and testament is an important…
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Savvy Senior: How to find affordable internet services?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71…
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Denver nonprofit program unites homeowners, renters — and creates friends
Marty Holmes pays monthly rent, does the laundry, fixes the car and shares his somewhat delicious leftovers. In return, Sally Collins is what Holmes describes as “my iconic mentor.” She pushed the Vietnam-era Navy veteran to embrace an exercise program, which manages his diabetes, helps him understand how to enjoy retirement and delivers the mail to his basement apartment. They…
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Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but doesn’t like wearing an SOS pendant button. — Searching daughter Dear Searching, Yes, there are actually several monitored medical…
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Savvy Senior: Best over-the-counter hearing aids for older adults
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them. — Hard of Hearing Dear Hard, The new…
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Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy services
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. — Worried Wife Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech…
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Savvy Senior: Best dating apps for retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. — Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to…
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Savvy Senior: How to prepare a will
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? — Don’t Have…
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Savvy Senior: 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 Dear Linda, When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should.…