LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, I want to thank everyone who attended the special evening of Eastside Conversation last Thursday at Moon Brew Coffee Co. Special thanks go to Val and Rita Gameiro, and Maggie Goggins for opening their business to the city for this time together.

Choosing, using a home blood pressure monitor

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor?

Ask the Motor Medics®

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, Hi guys, I’m having issues with my tail lamps. One side of my 2009 Chevy Tahoe has no brake, tail or back up light, while the other side has no taillight. I do have working license plate lights.

Driving with dementia?

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.

Ask the Motor Medics®

The Under the Hood Show Hi Motor Medics, I have a 2020 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 engine and it has an exhaust leak. This is the second time this has happened. During the warranty period it started leaking and the dealership took care of the problem at no charge.

How seniors can get help lowering their grocery bills

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

Ask the Motor Medics

Hi Motor Medics, I need to know about difficult-to-diagnose auto repairs. I have a 2020 Jeep Renegade that has a electrical issue that is not always there. It comes and goes every few days and results in a dead battery.

Surprising dangers of earwax

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true!

Ask the Motor Medics®

The Under the Hood Show Hello guys, My old ’94 Mazda B4000 truck has started leaking coolant. I have noticed it around the upper and lower radiator hoses and from the heater box inside of the truck. It’s a small amount of coolant but I must add more coolant about once a month.

Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.