Tag: Senior Life
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Savvy Senior: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? — Caregiving Connie Dear Connie, Taking care of a parent after…
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Savvy Senior: Doctor visits without the drive — how Medicare covers telehealth
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments? — Trying to Keep Up Dear Trying, Many older adults are running into the same issue. Getting…
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Savvy Senior: Do men get osteoporosis?
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, Can men get osteoporosis or is it mostly a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the ER doctor told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never followed up. What can you tell me? — Almost 70 Dear Almost, A…
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Savvy Senior: The letter that your loved ones will treasure
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? — Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a wonderful…