Savvy Senior

"Savvy Senior" Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC "Today" show and author of "The Savvy Senior" book. For more information and to send a senior question, go to www.savvysenior.org.

How to choose a senior-friendly home telephone

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior: Where is the best place to find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons and amplified sound? My 78-year-old mother has a difficult time hearing over the phone anymore, and her vision isn't so great, either. What can you... Full story

Open enrollment time for Medicare

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, I have been using the same Medicare prescription drug plan for four years now, but my pharmacist told me I needed to switch to a different plan that fits my needs better. What's the best way to do this? — Swapping Senior... Full story

There’s love online

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about online dating? My 34-year-old daughter met her husband-to-be on the Internet and has been encouraging me to give it a try. But at age 60, and eight years divorced, I'm a little gun shy. What can you... Full story

Recording your grandparents' memoirs

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, I'm interested in helping my 85-year-old grandfather make an audio or video recording of his memoirs, but could use some help. I recently read about this in a magazine and thought, with the holidays approaching, a CD or DVD of... Full story

Your living will: Planning for the inevitable

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help my wife and I create our living wills? We want to avoid any artificial life-support at the end of our lives, but would also like to avoid a high-priced attorney to draw up the... Full story

Need a senior-friendly TV remote?

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend a simple TV remote control for seniors? The remote I currently have is so complex and hard to see, I'm almost afraid to use it in fear of screwing something up. What's out there that can help an old woman?... Full story

Energy programs that can help seniors save

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, I've heard that there are some government programs that help seniors make home improvements to reduce their energy bills this year. What can you tell me about this? — Conservative Senior   Dear Conservative,... Full story

Vital vaccinations this flu season

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, I usually get a regular flu shot each fall but would like to find out if the swine flu vaccination or any other preventative shots are being recommended for seniors over 65 this year. What can you tell me? — Flu-Conscious... Full story

Videophone: Simple way to see loved ones from afar

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about videophones for seniors? I recently moved to a new city about 500 miles from my elderly parents, and I still want to be able to see them when we talk. But the problem is, they don't have a home computer... Full story

Age discrimination: Where to turn for help

By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat

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Dear Savvy Senior,   What constitutes age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I've got a case? — Demoted Donna   Dear Donna, Most people, when they think of discrimination, think of... Full story

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