COVID-19
Savvy Senior: How to Recognize and Stop Elder Abuse in the COVID Era
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you write a column on how to recognize elder abuse and what to do if you suspect it?
– Concerned Relative
5 Tips for Remote Caregiving during COVID-19
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- Written by BPT BPT
If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that COVID-19 — and the realities of social distancing and isolation — may complicate the day-to-day tasks of caregiving.
COVID-19: Why It's More Lethal to Men than Women, Plus Immune-Boosting Steps You Can Take
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- Written by Dr. Cory Rice Dr. Cory Rice
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 6 million Americans have been infected with the disease, resulting in over 196,000 deaths as of September 2020.
What Seniors Can Expect as ‘New Normal’ in Post-Vaccine World
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- Written by Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.
Pennsylvanians Advised of Possible Contact-Tracing Scams
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The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging are warning Pennsylvanians about contact-tracing scams and emphasizing the need to stay alert as COVID-19 remains a community threat.
Savvy Senior: Financial Help for Retirees Affected by COVID-19
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any financial assistance programs you can refer me to? The coronavirus pandemic has cost me my part-time retirement job and has shrunk my measly IRA account.
– Needy Retiree
Savvy Senior: RV Travel Tips in the Summer of COVID
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you write a column on RV travel for novices? My husband and I have been cooped up all spring and summer because of the coronavirus and would like to take a trip using a rented RV, but we could use some tips and want to be safe.
– Recently Retired
Such is Life: The Upshots of This Stay-at-Home Business
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
This morning I said to my husband, Bob, “Today’s Thursday, right?”
Social Security News: Coronavirus-Related Medicare Scam Alert
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this pandemic.