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More Than Just a Game

It’s not just about baseball. You don’t even have to like baseball. You just have to be a proud West Virginian who enjoys cheering on the West Virginia University Mountaineers Baseball Team.  What happened a week ago when the team captured a walk-off run win over a well-oiled Kentucky team is nothing short of Mountaineer pride and teamwork at its best. More than 4,000 fans packed the stadium in Granville and watched the historic night of baseball. In addition, a few thousand more watched from the grassy hillside overlooking the field. It was picture perfect weather in a state ...

Do Men Get Osteoporosis?

Dear Savvy Senior, Can men get osteoporosis or is it mostly a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the ER doctor told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never followed up. What can you tell me? — Almost 70 Dear Almost, A lot of people think osteoporosis is only a women’s issue, but men can get it too – especially as they get older. And like women, men often don’t realize they have it until a bone breaks. Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because it weakens bones over time, making them thin, brittle and more likely to break, usually ...

A Road Less Paved

This is not a complaint column despite what some may think. It is, however, my opportunity to question the logic of some things. Much to our surprise and delight, last week we encountered West Virginia state road crews patching potholes on Boone Hedges Road in Ohio County — in the rain. That’s not a diss. It’s just a simple observation. In fact, I am grateful for any attention given to this country road that we and others use to reach their homes, cattle and horses. As a semi-retired county resident and full-time taxpayer, I and some of my neighbors often wonder if this road ...

Senior Travel Discounts: How to Save on Your Next Trip

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are there worthwhile senior travel discounts you can tell us about, and at what age do they begin? — Ready to Roam Dear Ready, Retirement is the perfect time to start checking destinations off your wish list. Senior travel discounts can make a real difference. Whether it’s airfare, hotels, cruises, train tickets or attractions, the savings can add up – sometimes hundreds of dollars per trip – ...

What We Celebrate This Weekend

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 ...

Still Working at 65? Here’s How to Handle Medicare

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 through your job, you may be able to delay enrolling in Medicare without a late enrollment penalty. However, the rules depend largely on the size of your employer. First, a quick refresher: Remember that original Medicare has two parts. Part A, which covers hospital care and is premium-free for most ...