How to Save on Auto Insurance

April 25, 2025
Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance?...

Where Solo Agers Can Find Help

April 18, 2025
I have been giving more thought to how to plan for the years ahead. As someone who may not have immediate family to rely on, what resources are available to me, for help with important matters such as an emergency contact, healthcare decisions, financial matters and living arrangements as I age?...

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

April 11, 2025
I am very concerned about identity theft. What can I do to protect myself?...

How to Choose a Volunteer Vacation

April 4, 2025
What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I am interested in doing some traveling but would like to connect it to something more meaningful...

Creating a Safe Home for Aging in Place

March 28, 2025
My spouse and I are thinking about making some modifications to our home so we can live here comfortably for as long as possible. Can you recommend some resources that can help us make our home safer as we grow older?...

Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?

March 21, 2025
What are the risk factors for kidney disease?...

Replacing Important Documents

March 14, 2025
How do I replace important documents that were lost when our home burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, tax returns, Social Security and Medicare cards, birth certificates, marriage license and passports...

When to Worry About Your Memory

March 7, 2025
I have become more forgetful and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services to help me determine if I have a problem before going to a neurologist?...

How Service Dogs Can Help

February 28, 2025
My parent suffers from chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I am considering getting an assistance dog to help. What are some considerations regarding service dogs?...

Do I Need to File a Tax Return in 2025?

February 21, 2025
What are the income tax filing requirements for this tax season? I retired last March and no longer have earned income. Am I still required to file a tax return this year?...

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Tips

February 14, 2025
Can you provide any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor?...

Safe Driving Tips

February 7, 2025
My parent is starting to experience memory issues but wishes to continue to drive. When is it time for someone to stop driving?...

How Long to Keep Financial Records

January 31, 2025
Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their financial documents? I have filing cabinets filled with receipts, bank statements and tax returns that I would like to toss...

Assisting a Parent with Excessive Clutter

January 24, 2025
My parent has always saved a large number of items. Since my other parent passed away, the clutter has become overwhelming. Do you have suggestions on how I can help?...

Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services?

January 17, 2025
What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended that I see a therapist or psychiatrist...

The Potential Dangers of Excessive Earwax

January 10, 2025
Can excessive earwax cause serious health problems? What can you tell me about this?...

Food Assistance Programs

January 3, 2025
My parent is struggling to afford groceries and would like to know if they are eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program?...

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

December 27, 2024
I have heard that people with heart problems need to be extra cautious during the winter because heart attacks are much more common during that time. What can you tell me about this?...

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

December 20, 2024
I am concerned about my credit card debt and the possibility that my children will have to pay off my debt after I die. Are my children responsible for my debt after I die?...

How to Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor

December 13, 2024
How can I improve communication with my doctors? Over the past few years, I have felt at a loss for words during appointments and need suggestions on how to be sure my concerns are addressed...