Jim Miller
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Jim Miller
Jim Miller is the creator of Savvy Senior, a syndicated information column for older Americans and their families that is published in more than 300 U.S. newspapers and magazines. Jim is also a contributor to NBC’s “Today” show and KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, and is the author of The Savvy Senior, The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family and Finances for Senior Citizens.
Jim is frequently quoted in articles about issues affecting senior citizens and has been featured in numerous national publications, including Time magazine, USA Today and The New York Times. In addition, he has made multiple appearances on CNBC, CNN, Retirement Living Television and national public television.
Posts
How Does Medicare Cover Preventive Health Services?
You’ll be happy to know that Medicare covers a wide array of preventive and screening services to help you stay healthy, but not all services...
6 Tips for Being a Long-Distance Caregiver
Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety of challenges that can make the job difficult and...
How to Buy Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The new FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer for the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing...
How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Stop Driving
While there’s no one way to handle this issue, here are a few suggestions that can help you evaluate your parent's driving and ease them...
Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?
Medicare covers a wide variety of part-time or intermittent in-home health care services to beneficiaries in need, if they meet Medicare’s criteria. Here’s how it...
How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated
Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated.
Elder Mediation Can Help Families Navigate Thorny Caregiving Issues
While mediators have been used for years to help divorcing couples sort out legal and financial disagreements and avoid court battles, eldercare mediation is a...
Retiring Abroad? Tips & Tools to Help You Make an Informed Decision
Whatever your reasons for aspiring to retire abroad, you need to do your homework and learn everything you can about the country you're interested in...
How to Get Help as an Elder Orphan
This is a big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children, or other family members they can depend on to...
Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
There are several different types of check-in services and some simple technology devices that make checking on a loved one a breeze!