Dear Prudence

I know I’m skilled, but leave me alone!

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Oct 29, 2026 6:00 AM

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Dear Prudence,

I am a 65-year-old woman. I live in a 55-and-older apartment building. There are at least 100 apartments here. I made a couple of friends when I moved in here, and I’m considered to be a nice compassionate person. I am also pretty computer savvy, and I’ve discovered a lot of seniors don’t know how to use their smart phones.…