Opinions

Body Editor's note: Publisher Paul Rhodes is in Chicago this week, visiting his youngest daughter, Katie. Here's a look back at one of his columns from nine years ago, reflecting on a visit to the Windy City.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body To the editor, About 80 percent of what Americans throw away is recyclable. Recycling saves money and energy.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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?

Body 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.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits?