Jim Miller, an advocate for older Americans, writes “Savvy Senior,” a weekly information column syndicated in more than 400 newspapers nationwide. Based in Norman, Oklahoma, he also offers a free senior e-news service at SavvySenior.org.
Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars in life insurance proceeds go unclaimed because the beneficiaries simply don’t know that…
If you frequently misplace objects such as your TV remote, keys, wallet, purse, phone, laptop or tablet, there’s an easy…
Retirement is not “golden” for all seniors. More than 25 million Americans age 60 and older are living with limited…
Retirement is not “golden” for all seniors. More than 25 million Americans age 60 and older are economically insecure, living…
Have you thought about what would happen if you or someone close to you could no longer drive? What now…
Hearing aids have become very expensive. But you can reduce or even eliminate the cost… Hearing aid bargains: Most Costco…
And an App That Makes Any Phone Easier to Use People have grown to depend on their smartphones for a…
(Maybe for Free) Taking care of your teeth these days can take a big bite out of your budget. This…
People typically don’t think about how much they use their hands until their hands get stiff and painful. Arthritis, carpal…
Do you ever wish you had much longer arms? Then you could reach items on overhead shelves or on the…
Ergonomic Tools Protect Your Back, Hands, Knees, More Gardening is a favorite outdoor activity for millions of Americans, but it…
When you need a little help with your game If you love golf but struggle with arthritis, back pain or…
For people with hearing loss, weak vision or arthritis, using a standard telephone can be challenging. Fortunately, there are phones…
It seems like most television remote controls today come with dozens of unnecessary buttons that make them very confusing to…
If you’ve been toying with the idea of upgrading from a basic cell phone to a smartphone with Internet capabilities…
It’s not unusual for a worker to lose track of a pension benefit. Perhaps you left an employer long ago…
Amazing new high-tech gadgets and services Helping an aging parent or other loved one to remain independent and living in…
If you’d like to take up—or continue—bike riding but want a more comfortable experience, adult tricycles are a great alternative.…
For seniors and other people who want a home computer that is easier to use than most models available today,…