Jim Miller
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Jim Miller
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How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One
Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can...
Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing
Adaptive clothing can help with most dressing challenges for those with certain health and mobility problems. Here's what you should know!
Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma?
The scary thing about glaucoma is that with no early warning signs or pain, most people that have it don’t realize it until their vision...
The Deadly Truth About Atrial Fibrillation
Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out...
5 Steps to Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
If your loved one needs help with things like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, managing medications, or just getting around, an assisted living facility is definitely...
How to Find a Good Doctor
Here are some good sites to help you get started, along with a few tips that can help you find the right doctor.
4 Ways to Make Gardening Easier as You Age
There’s no doubt that gardening can be hard on an aging body. Joints stiffen up, kneeling for prolonged periods hurts, and bending and reaching can...
Can I Collect Social Security from my Ex-Spouse?
Depending on your specific circumstances, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouse Social Security benefits.
What to Ponder Before Remarrying Later in Life
Getting remarried later in life can actually bring about a host of financial and legal issues that are much more complicated than they are for...
6 Thrifty Tips for Seniors to Save on Prescription Drug Costs
The high cost of prescription drugs is an ongoing problem that stings everyone, but it usually affects seniors more because they have a greater need...
How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs
There are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs.
Choosing a Senior Community That Offers All Levels of Care
If you want your next move to be your last, an all-inclusive retirement community – also known as a continuing-care retirement community (or CCRC) –...
What to Do About Medicare and Social Security When You Move
Yes, if you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know when and where you move so there...
4 Healthy Travel Tips for Older Travelers
A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get ill or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared. Before setting out, here...
How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke and What to Do
Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. Here's what to know.
How Does Social Security Work When a Spouse or Ex-Spouse Dies?
If your ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes, you might be eligible for survivor benefits. Here's what to know!
Recommended Vaccines for Seniors Over 65
All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage...
5 Best Cell Phones for Seniors
Here are the top choices from experts!
How to Tap Underutilized Burial Benefits for Veterans
Most U.S. veterans (both combat and non-combat) who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge are eligible for burial benefits.
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
While lung cancer can occur in anyone at any age, cigarette smoking is the top risk factor and is linked to about 80 to 90...
How Do I Help My Aging Parents Choose the Right Senior Housing?
There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors, but what’s appropriate for your aging parents will depend on their needs and financial situation....
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