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How Senior Citizens Can Safely Get and Use Their IRS Tax Transcript to Protect Against Identity Theft
If you’re over 65, your money is probably more steady than ever. You might have a pension, Social Security, and maybe some savings or investment income. But such steadiness can also make you an easy target for identity thieves. You might not even know that someone used your name to file a bogus tax return…
Medicare
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Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Coverage: A Senior’s Step‑by‑Step Guide
If you or someone you care about has a medical condition that makes it hard to live at home, you’ve probably heard of “DME,” or…
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Medicare and COBRA: Why Delaying Part B Could Be a Costly Mistake
Too many people think they’re being wise by staying with COBRA when they leave their work, but then they incur huge fees and a lifetime…
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Avoid Penalties: Senior’s Guide to Medicare Enrollment Deadlines in 2025
Let me be clear: missing your Medicare enrolment window is more than just a mistake on paper. It could cost you a lot of money.…
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Are You Using All Your Medicare Preventive Services? Most Seniors Aren’t
To be honest, most seniors are not getting the free preventive care they need. I’m not talking about a vague benefit that you’ll never use.…
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Senior Alert: The Top 5 Medicare Mistakes That Cost You Big
When you turn 65, it’s not just a milestone; it’s also a point of no return for your health insurance. And I’ve seen too many…
Safety Alerts
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Health Warning: Recalled Eye Drops May Harm Seniors’ Vision
You may have read the news. Some popular over-the-counter eye drops that many older people use every day are being taken off the shelves in stores all over the country. As someone who has helped family members deal with dry eyes, cataracts, or recovery after surgery, I know how much…
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Senior Road Trips: 10 Essential Safety Tips Every Older Driver Should Know
To be honest, driving is freedom. For a lot of us, the thought of giving up the keys is scarier than becoming older. It’s not…
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Safety Alert: 10 Online Shopping Risks Every Senior Should Know
This component is vital if you’re a senior or assisting one shop online. Scammers don’t just go after anyone. They are going after seniors on…
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Best Fall Detection Devices for Seniors Living Alone
Fall detection isn’t simply a nice-to-have tool if you’re assisting a parent or loved one stay safe at home. It’s a lifeline. I’ve dealt with…
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The Silent Epidemic: Preventing Hearing Loss in Seniors Before It’s Too Late
At first, you don’t see it. While you’re having dinner with family, someone across the table says something, but you just smile and nod, hoping…
Security & Tax
State Benefits
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program – Secret Benefit Most Seniors Ignore
Would you take $50 a year to spend on local fruits and veggies with no ties attached? A lot of seniors say yes. But what is the truth? A lot of people don’t even aware this benefit exists. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is what I’m talking about. It’s a USDA-backed program that helps…
Legal & Scam Alerts
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Senior Citizens: Don’t Share These 5 Things With Strangers (Scam Alert!)
If you’re over 60 and reading this, you should know that scammers are going after you more than ever before. Not because you don’t care. Not because you’re not smart. But they know just how…
