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Some of us are adventurous and some of us tend to be homebodies. I tend to be more on the adventurous, although I've become more of a stay-at-home person thanks to being on the high side of 50 and living in a post-COVID world.

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help. Overweight Owen Dear Owen, Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesn’t cover weight-loss programs or medications.

Dear Savvy Senior, What safety tips can you recommend for older drivers? My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about her safety. Back Seat Daughter Dear Back Seat, With more and more older Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are a variety of things your mom can do to help maintain and even improve her driving skills.

On Sunday evening, I found myself settling in to watch the Grammy Awards. I turned on the awards show almost by accident as I was settling in to get some writing projects done.

How should we describe the people who make up the small towns in the TSnews coverage area that we call home? The first thoughts that popped out of my head were pretty positive. Honest.

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Passed Over Paul Dear Paul, If you believe your age has cost you in the workplace – whether it’s a job, a promotion, or a raise – you have options for fighting back. Here’s what you should know along with some steps to take against this illegal workplace activity.

Early this week, I saw a video shared by a dad of a little girl. She appears to be about 10 years old. She's laying on a couch, intently watching a Chiefs game. Her dad begins to question her about football.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income-producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, There are many couples in your situation when it comes to applying for Medicare.