Choosing a volunteer vacation

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60- year- old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2012 4x4 GMC Yukon that I have been driv ing for 200,000 miles. I have changed all of the fluids on this vehicle at the recommended service times as indicated by the manufacturer in hopes of preserving the life of the truck.

Protecting yourself from identity theft scams

Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so- called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office raids. What can I personally do to help protect myself from this identity theft mess?

Where solo agers can find help

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a divorced 68- year- old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will look after me when I get older and my health falters.

The Medicare Advantage trap

Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental ( Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later with without paying a fine?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, I want to share my story and how one company helped turn things around for my hometown. Not too long ago, Rockdale was struggling. It was a town that had seen better days. Jobs were disappearing, and the community felt the pinch. Prospects weren’t looking good for me.