Jim Miller
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Jim Miller
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Social Security Needs You to Update Your Online Account
These changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards, while at the same time providing you safe and secure access to...
How to Sell Unwanted Burial Plots
Life changes along with the growing popularity of cremation in the US are causing more people to sell previously purchased burial plots they don’t intend...
How Medicare Covers Alzheimer’s Disease
Here’s a breakdown of what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, along with some tips that can help you plan...
Could I Have COPD and Not Know It?
Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the...
Kitchen Ideas for Aging-in-Place
There are several small improvements and simple modifications you can do that can make a big difference in making your senior parent's kitchen safer and...
How to Hire a Caregiver for In-Home Help
Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can you find one that’s reliable and trustworthy, as well as...
Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone
Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place...
How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe
Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined.
Best TV Remotes for Seniors
Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and How to Protect Yourself
While you don't hear much about them, abdominal aortic aneurysms are very dangerous and the 10th leading cause of death in men over 55.
How to Find Reliable Health Information Online
How can you tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? There's an overwhelming amount of advice out there today and it can...
Pill Splitting: When It’s Safe, and When It Isn’t
The reason pill splitting is such a money saver is because of the way drugs are manufactured and priced. But is it safe?
How Much Will You Need to Save for Retirement?
How much money you need to retire comfortably is a great question that all working adults should ask themselves. Unfortunately, far too few ever bother...
Do You Need a Digital Will?
Anyone who uses email, has a PIN code protected cell phone, makes online purchases, or pays bills online has digital assets.
How to Prevent and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration
There are things you can do to protect your eyesight and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get it....
How to Track Down Old Friends Online
Thanks to the Internet, tracking down long-lost friends from many years ago is relatively easy to do and, in most cases, it won’t cost you...
Daily Money Managers Can Help Seniors with Financial Chores
Do you have a senior loved one who has difficulty managing their own day-to-day personal finances? Then consider a daily money manager!
How to Find an Old 401(k)
If you think you may have lost track of an old 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans move from job to job, many...
Can You Stop and Restart Social Security Benefits?
There are actually two different strategies that allow Social Security beneficiaries to undo their claiming decision. But to be eligible, there are certain conditions you’ll...
4 Ways to Reduce Your Medical Bills
Medical debt has unfortunately become a chronic problem in this country. According to U.S. Census data, 19% of American households carry medical debt, including 10%...
Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
The Veterans Administration (VA) does indeed have an underutilized benefit that can help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for a variety of long-term...
