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Savvy Senior: How to choose a volunteer vacation

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Savvy Senior: How to choose 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. -Purposeful Traveler Dear Traveler, If you’re looking to do more on your next

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

May 6, 2025

Savvy Senior: Where solo agers can find help

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Savvy Senior: 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. What resources are available to solo seniors like me, and where can I turn to find a reliable

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

April 29, 2025

Savvy Senior: How to choose a volunteer vacation

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to choose 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. -Purposeful Traveler Dear Traveler, If you’re looking to do more on your next

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: What to do about Medicare and Social Security when you move

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