By Ken Lass The Christmas season means many different things to different people. The birthday of Jesus, Santa Claus, presents under the tree. In the days of my childhood, back in the 1950s,... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me.... Read more
By Joe Hobby Being a grandparent, I’ve learned that the time between two and three years is a wonderful age for grandchildren. They talk pretty well, they’re just about potty training, and t... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the co... Read more
By Ken Lass We make the right turn off Trussville Clay Road into the Trussville Civic Center parking lot. It is 9:15 on a Friday morning, and the lot is packed. Cars are circling the perimet... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in getting some of the new over-the-counter hearing aids that just became available a few month ago. Can you offer any tips to help me with th... Read more
By Joe Hobby This holiday season, many of you will be flying all over the country to visit loved ones. You have my pity. That’s because the other day, I was talking to a friend who jus... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, althoug... Read more
By Ken Lass There is an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which is titled “The Inner Light.” The starship Enterprise encounters a high-tech time capsule floating randoml... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that can help my elderly mother with her financial chores? My dad always used to handle the bill paying and paperwork, but he... Read more
