By Jim Miller: Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on ethical wills and how to make one? The attorney that made up my will recently suggested I write one as a tool to explain the intentions of m…
News of interest to seniors and their families
Medicare Open Enrollment issues
Individuals on Medicare are facing issues this year during Medicare Open Enrollment, which began Tuesday, Oct. 15, and ends Saturday, Dec. 7. This is the time that people on Medicare should review the…
Social Security terms in plain language
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Minn. and Northern Wis. Some of the terms and acronyms (an abbreviation of the first letters of words in a phrase) peop…
Grants help older Minnesotans remain healthy, independent
$6.4 million going to organizations providing services throughout the state The Minnesota Department of Human Services last week announced the newest recipients of grants that will help older adults m…
Free U.S. veteran farm informational session is Nov. 4 in St. Cloud
U.S. military veterans interested in farming should attend an upcoming farm informational session from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at University of Minnesota Extension, 3601 18th St S, #113, St. Cloud. T…
How to help aging parents manage their medications
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or tools can you recommend that can help seniors and their caregivers keep up with medications? My 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, is supposed to take s…
Medicare open enrollment brings change
Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line can help Medicare open enrollment begins Tuesday, Oct. 15, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 7. With it comes the opportunity for beneficiaries to make changes to their M…
How to get Social Security disability benefits when you can’t work
By Jim Miller 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…
Changing your direct deposit information with Social Security
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin With our busy lives, it’s easy to fall into that cycle of postponing some tasks becaus…
Social Security’s definition of disability
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which …