Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired in 2024 Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file…
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier. Dog Loving Leah Dear Leah, For people with disabilities and even medical conditions, service dogs can…
Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types…
The Adams County Community Foundation announced last week the establishment of the Jan and Andy Davenport Scholarship Fund by their daughter, Sara Pomeroy. The scholarship fund is intended to support Adams County students who aspire to further their education at a university or trade school. Jan Davenport has been a teacher with the Adams County…
Captain R.C. Lucas of Manchester, Ohio, left an indelible mark as a riverboat pilot, businessman, and community leader. Born in 1903 in Rome, Greene Township, Adams County, Chick’s life was shaped by the currents of the Ohio River and the opportunities it provided. Starting as a deckhand at just 16 years old, he earned his…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced a new memorial fund has been established in honor of the late David B. Worley to support educational and arts initiatives in the Adams County Community. Originally from Cincinnati, David made Peebles his home and married Peebles native Linda Worley (nee Lloyd) in 1975. Throughout his adult life,…
John Nolan Purdin (1942–2010), a native of Lynx and Blue Creek in Adams County, Ohio, made his mark both in Major League Baseball and in the hearts of his community. Born on July 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, his family moved to Lynx when he was an infant. Growing up, John excelled in basketball and…
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has dementia and has gotten to the point that he can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know where to turn. Any suggestions? Only Daughter Dear Only, Choosing a good memory care residential unit for a loved…
Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too. In fact,…
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take and need to get a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me? Almost 70 Dear Almost, Pill boxes (a.k.a. pill organizers)…
