It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season. It’s time to brush off the patio furniture, clean the barbecue grill and wonder if last year’s swimsuit will fit. Seriously, while many will enjoy picnics and other fun events, including the Ogden Newspapers Wellness ...

Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll in Medicare at this point? — Almost 65 Dear Almost, If you or your spouse is still working past age 65 and have health insurance ...

When I was in high school, my friend whom I called Pete, would bring some very interesting and enviable lunches to school. She also would, on occasion, enjoy something from the hot lunch menu at the school. I never took part in the hot lunches at my Catholic high school. I know many students ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? --Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a ...

I am licking my wounds today, not literally but close. I am, however, applying first aid ointment to a few of the scratches and punctures on my hands and arms. My wounds came after a sad battle with six of our eight rose bushes that did not survive the winter.  We spent a good portion of the ...

Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes run in families, and what exactly does it mean? --Younger ...