Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about senior home-sharing programs? I’m 76 years old and am interested in renting out a spare room in my house for extra cash and for some help around the house. — Senior Homeowner Read more
Buttoned up in dress blues, June Fremont was treated like a celebrity at the annual Marine Corps birthday ball near Washington, D.C., in 2017. Read more
Are you the type of person who tends to avoid conflict, desires to keep the peace and wants everyone around you to be happy? Read more
Becoming overwhelmed arises anytime you feel you have too much to deal with — so much so that even when you do have the time to get things done, you feel paralyzed and end up getting nothing done. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about electric bicycles? A friend of mine, who’s almost 70, recently got one and absolutely loves it. He told me he rides more now than he ever did his regular bicycle. — Interested Boomer Read more
Aging is a challenge for any population, but the LGBTQ community faces a special set of obstacles. Read more
Question: Can you tell me what is a bland diet for a senior citizen? Thank you. — Mary K. Read more
As parents took first-day-of-school photos of their children this year, Patricia Orr did the same for her husband, Terry. Read more
Negative thinking is a tendency to believe the worst in any situation or constantly consider worst possible scenarios. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get Social Security disability benefits? I’m 60 years old and have some health problems that won’t allow me to work, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is difficult. — Laid Up Lenny Read more
My perception of old age is inextricably linked to my grandmother. When I was a kid, I thought this 65-year-old, white-haired woman whose entire body wobbled when she walked was very old. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some tips on finding and choosing a good financial planner? My wife and I are both in our late 50s and would like to get some professional advisement to help us better prepare for our retirement years. — Seeking Advice Read more
Stubbornness is deep resistance to change. It is a coping strategy used when one has a need for stability and predictability. Read more
Gretchen Harris likes the small brick house she bought in Norman, Okla., 36 years ago. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: I own two dogs and a cat that I would do almost anything for, but expensive veterinary bills put a strain on my budget. Is pet insurance a good idea? — Older Pet Owner Read more
Stress is the inability to adapt to a changing environment. Stress is your body’s way of responding to a situation that exceeds what you feel is your ability to cope. Read more
It happened about a year ago. I stepped off the subway and spotted an ad on the station wall for a food delivery service. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: My 70-year-old mother has become somewhat of a hoarder. Since my father died a few years ago, her house is so disorganized and messy with stuff that it’s becoming a hazard. What should I do to help her? — Troubled Son Read more
Adaptability is the ability to adjust to new conditions. It helps you respond to change positively. Read more
Older drivers are more distracted by technology in their cars than younger drivers are, a study found. Read more
At 70, Kent Phillips could have thrown in the trowel. Two knee replacements last year challenged him to grow vegetables. Read more
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