Grocery and Meal Service Delivery Options for Seniors Sheltering in Place Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good grocery and/or meal service delivery options for seniors? My 78-year-old mother has always shopped for herself, but since the coronavirus pandemic hit the grocery store shelves are always half empty, and she’s getting more fearful of leaving the house. …
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SAVVY SENIOR: Do Pneumonia Vaccines Protect Seniors from Coronavirus?
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Do Pneumonia Vaccines Protect Seniors from Coronavirus? Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do currently offered vaccines against pneumonia provide seniors any protection against the coronavirus disease? I’ve always been bad about getting vaccinated, but this coronavirus pandemic is causing me to change my thinking. Pro-Vax Patty Dear Patty, This is a great question. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19)attacks the lungs and …
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Savvy Senior – February 6, 2020 Column: Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
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Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover Do I Have to File Taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my 2018 income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year in 2019, so I’m wondering if I need …
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Savvy Senior – February 3, 2020 Column
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Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any surprises. Almost 65 Dear Almost, While Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover everything. …
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