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A nationally syndicated column & news feed service devoted to retirement and aging issues.

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James Miller

Aging advocate, columnist, author and NBC television news contributor.

Recent Columns & On-Air

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Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities

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Driving and Dementia: How to Know When It’s Time to Take Away the Keys (KFOR-TV)

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How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025?

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Do You Need a Digital Will?

Contributed + Profiled

How to Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs

Millions of older adults miss out on saving money through public & private benefits programs because they don’t know they’re eligible — or how to apply.

Recommended Viewing

As a former pupil of Dr. Robert Butler and alumni of the International Longevity Center, I encourage Savvy Senior readers to watch Aging in America: Survive or Thrive! This is one-hour documentary, narrated by Martin Sheen, that celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Butler’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, Why Survive? as a guide, this film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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