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Savvy Senior: How to get help as an elder orphan

Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m a 67-year-old recent widow with no children and one sibling I rarely talk to. Any suggestions? — Solo Ager Dear Solo, This is ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Spring clean and help the needy at the same time

It’s that time of year when many are spring cleaning in their homes. It’s also the time of year when food pantries and food banks could really use donations, as the numbers tend to decline dramatically after the holiday season. So, it’s the perfect time to both clean out those cupboards ...

Garden Help Desk: Protecting peaches from the cold weather

I need some help with my peach tree! It's started blooming beautifully, but I just saw that it's supposed to get down to 28 degrees again soon. How can I protect it? Is covering it with tarps good? Or blankets? Should I put a space heater w/extension cord under tarps/blankets? I heard about ...