Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this?
-Caregiving Daughter
Dear Caregiving,
It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears.
Dear Savvy Senior,
What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.
-Anxious Annie
Dear Annie,
Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries
Dear Savvy Senior,
I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and she is having a hard time paying her grocery bills. What can