April is National Social Security Month. This year, during National Social Security Month, we will focus on the online services we provide that help put you in control – with secure access to your inf…
News of interest to seniors and their families
How to choose a good home stair lift
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good stair lift companies? I have a difficult time getting up and down the stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my ho…
Does Medicare cover vision services?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months, and would like to know how Medicare covers vision services? I currently have vision insurance through my employer, but…
Finding health insurance before Medicare kicks in
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be retiring in a few months and need to get some health insurance for my wife and me until we can enroll in Medicare. What are my options? About to Retire Dear About, There a…
Knee pain slowing you down?
Many people are limited by knee pain in their everyday lives. As a result, playing with kids or grandkids, golfing, biking, gardening and other cherished activities may bring more pain than joy. Join …
New Medicare Advantage enrollment period ends March 31
Senior LinkAge Line can help with choices Minnesotans should make sure their plan is affordable, with access to providers they want. Minnesotans who started 2019 enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan …
Helping seniors extend their driving years
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or resources can you recommend to help elderly seniors extend their driving years? My dad, who’s 82, is still a decent driver, but I worry about his safety g…
Hip pain slowing you down?
Many people are limited by hip pain in their everyday lives. As a result, playing with kids or grandkids, golfing, biking, gardening, and other cherished activities may bring more pain than joy. Join …
Social Security resources for women
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time when we reflect on the achievements and …
National Social Security Month, part one
Part two will be in April By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin For generations, Social Security has been evolving to meet…