Senior News

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When is it safe, or not safe, to split pills? I have a cousin who cuts almost all her pills in half in order to save money, but I’m wondering if she’s going overboard. What can you tell me about this? Curious Cousin Dear Curious, Pill splitting – literally…

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) offers frozen, shipped meals to older adults statewide through its LSS Meals to Go service. LSS Meals equips older adults to live healthier, more active and independent lives, and makes eating fun and easy. They also serve individuals experiencing food insecurities or who need assistance with nutrition or nutrition…

Fun Bingo games, coffee, and dessert all free to seniors 55 and older from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, (second Wednesday each month) at Eden Valley Community Center.

This January marks the 20th annual National Mentoring Month, mentoring programs throughout the state will be celebrating the difference and real-life benefits of mentoring to the lives of young individuals with the message, Mentoring Amplifies. Mentoring Amplifies • Possibilities for students through one-on-one tutoring. • Exploration through sharing stories and life experiences. • Community by…

Available to people through a my Social Security account The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Minnesota available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/-myaccount. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Minnesota can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number (SSN)…

By Brian Rudolph and  Rhonda WhitenackSocial Security Public  Affairs Specialist  Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments may need help managing their money. When we receive information that shows you need help, we’ll work with you to find the most suitable representative payee to manage…

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up? Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know. First a…

By Brian Rudolph and  Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public  Affairs Specialist Minnesota and  Northern Wisconsin Did you know that you can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to retire? And it takes less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and usually no required documentation. We’ll process your application…

Play Bingo for free from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Eden Valley Community Center. Win fun prizes/Valley Bucks. Enjoy rolls and coffee. Sponsored by Eden Valley Citizens 4 Progress. This event is now scheduled for every second Thursday through 2022.