Dear Answerman: We bought a small pull behind camper in late August. We’ve really enjoyed it so far but a couple of nights it got too hot to sleep inside even with all the...

Twenty years ago, the United States was intently focused on terrorism. The 9/11 attacks had killed 3,000 Americans and profoundly shaken our national sense of safety and...

You are at the end of your rope and you can’t take it any much longer. You are in pain and you feel there is no hope. The first step you need to do is to seek treatment for...

They said it couldn’t be done. You were too old, too frail, too young, too inexperienced, too female. You lacked the know-how to do it right. You...

Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare- covered electric-powered...

Dear Answerman: We just closed on a house with a wood-burning fireplace. We love the smell of a real wood fireplace burning and can’t wait to use it. Is there anything...

Democracy dies in darkness. Those words underscore the masthead of The Washington Post every day. Sadly, the light journalism brings to many communities in Illinois and...

Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your colleagues might give you a...

Dear Savvy Senior, When my dad died, we thought he had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Any suggestions? Searching Son Dear Searching,...

2:00 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2021 This is when daylight saving time comes to an end and it’s also time to test smoke alarms again. As the fall season ushers in cold weather, it...

Do you ever wonder if somebody you know may be struggling with depression and anxiety, but you are not sure? If so, here are some things to look for when someone you know...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-yearold mother and could use some help. Burned-Out...

Dear Answerman: Our house was built in 1978. We have a vaulted ceiling in our family room and throughout the years, mainly in the winter, we get a crack where the wall...

Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do to help them? It can be frustrating to watch someone you know...

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any financial assistance programs that can help seniors with home improvement projects? I would like to help my grandparents make a few...