Golf gadgets for older golfers

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems that make stooping over to tee- up or retrieve the ball diffi cult, and some hand arthritis that make gripping the club painful.

Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is very difficult.

What is a spousal IRA?

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works part- time too, but her income is very small.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu and my power steering has started to give me trouble.I’m a regular listener of your “Under The Hood” radio show and, even though I’m not much of a mechanic, you have motivated me to get under my own hood and see what I may find.

Too much ibuprofen?

Dear Savvy Senior, I take Advil pretty regularly for arthritis pain and headaches, but how can I tell if I’m taking more than is safe?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, The American Legion Carlyle Post 358 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6525, with much help from Rockdale High School students, erected an American Flag Memorial on US 79 between Alpha Chevrolet and Rockdale Memorial Co. This is the first year at this location.

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Ask the Motor Medics®

Dear Motor Medics, Camping season has arrived and I like to pull a fifthwheel camper with my 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 and a boat behind that. I also use it to pull my small tractor around.

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have two older cars. The first car is a 2012 Toyota Prius and the second one is a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. Here is my dilemma. I need to send one of these two cars down to me daughter who lives in Florida but I can’t seem to make a decision.