Dear Savvy Senior,

What gardening tips can you offer to older adults? I love to putter around and work in the garden, but my back and knees have caused me to curtail my gardening activities, which I miss greatly.

– Older Gardener

Dear Savvy Senior,

How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug, or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there, I’m not sure what I can trust.

– Skeptical Sal

Dear Savvy Senior,

I work for a county health department, and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the effects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk? Thanks for helping keep seniors safe!

– Health Advocate

Dear Savvy Senior,

I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized my monthly internet bill, has ended. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.

– Barely Getting By

Dear Savvy Senior,

I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized my monthly internet bill, has ended. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.

– Barely Getting By

Dear Savvy Senior,

Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help.

– Overweight Owen  

Dear Savvy Senior,

What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

– Planning Ahead

Dear Savvy Senior,

What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

– Planning Ahead

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our 50s and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for?

– Struggling to Save

Dear Savvy Senior,

What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case?

– Passed-Over Paul

Dear Savvy Senior,

What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue.

– Sad Sam

Dear Savvy Senior,

I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help cut my costs?

– Tapped-Out Tina

Dear Savvy Senior,

I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help cut my costs?

– Tapped-Out Tina

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts?

– Considering a Switch

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts?

– Considering a Switch

Dear Savvy Senior,

What exactly does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and we would like to find out what’s covered and what isn’t.

– Planning Ahead

Dear Savvy Senior,

What exactly does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and we would like to find out what’s covered and what isn’t.

– Planning Ahead

Dear Savvy Senior,

What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible. 

– Old Environmentalist

Dear Savvy Senior,

What retirement-planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old woman with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement.

– Financially Vulnerable

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them.

– Hard of Hearing