Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some easy-to-use television remote controls for seniors? I got my 74-year-old mother a new HDTV for her birthday, but the remote control is very confusing for her to operate. Shopping Son Dear Shopping, It seems like most television remote controls today come with dozens of unnecessary buttons that make them very confusing to operate. Add in the fact that many people use two or three remotes to operate their home entertainment equipment (TV, cable box, VCR and DVD player, etc.) it compounds … [Read more...] about Simple television remotes designed for seniors
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How Medicare covers diabetes Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare cover when it comes to diabetes? I’m 65 and have pre-diabetes, and would like to find out what all is covered. Fat Albert Dear Albert, Medicare actually offers a wide range of coverage to help beneficiaries who have diabetes, as well as those who are at risk of getting it – but they don’t cover everything. Here’s a breakdown of what Medicare covers when it comes to diabetes services and supplies along with some other tips that can help you … [Read more...] about Savvy Senior
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Car shopping tips for older drivers Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to seniors who are shopping for a car? My wife and I are relatively healthy 70-year-olds and are looking for a new senior-friendly vehicle, but could use some help. Older Drivers Dear Older, For seniors who are in the market for a new or used car, the AAA (American Automobile Association) and the University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation has just updated an excellent resource called “Smart … [Read more...] about Savvy Senior
Resources for seniors interested in retiring abroad
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips and resources can you recommend to folks interested in retiring abroad? My wife and I will be retiring next year and are intrigued with the idea of living in a foreign country. What can you tell us? Looking Abroad Dear Looking, Whatever your reasons for wanting to retire abroad – a desire for adventure, a lower cost of living, a better climate – you need to do your homework and learn everything you can about the country you’re interested in because there are many unknowns. Here are some … [Read more...] about Resources for seniors interested in retiring abroad
Getting Social Security help may boost your benefits
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you can recommend that help pre-retirees decide when to start drawing their Social Security benefits? My wife and I are still a few years away from retiring but want to carefully weigh all our options to make sure we get the most from our benefits. Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, Deciding when to begin collecting your Social Security benefits could be one of the most important retirement-income decisions you’ll make. The difference between a good decision and a poor one … [Read more...] about Getting Social Security help may boost your benefits