Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move? Relocating Grandma Dear Relocating, Yes, if you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know when and where you move […]
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Savvy Senior: Healthy travel tips for older travelers
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me. Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you […]
Now What?! Golden boy
The word ‘gold’ represents the pinnacle or the best. Couples celebrate their golden wedding anniversary after 50 years of marriage. You arrive at your golden years when you have lived the majority of your life. When you are in the sweet spot of a situation, people say, ‘You are golden.’ How many folks know about the golden birthday? It is […]
LETTERS: Reader expresses opposition to proposed Sandston data center development
Dear Editor: When I first wrote county leaders in late January regarding the possible rezoning of 622 acres for presumably a massive data center complex, it was the first time in 40 years as a resident of Henrico that I have questioned Henrico’s leadership. I never had an issue with Facebook/Meta being in the area and didn’t know about QTS […]
LETTERS: Reader urges Henrico Schools to ensure equity, excellence
Dear Editor: As a proud alumnus of Varina High School and an active member of the NAACP Henrico Branch, I am deeply concerned about the impending departure of Dr. Monica Manns from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS). Dr. Manns has been a beacon of leadership, tirelessly championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school system. Her departure leaves behind a […]
Savvy Senior: Choosing a senior community that offers all levels of care
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last. One Move Mary Dear Mary, If […]
Savvy Senior: Recommended vaccines for Medicare recipients
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Beneficiaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s […]
LETTERS: Student addresses literacy benefits
Dear Editor: In my time as a student intern at The READ Center, I have interacted with many diverse types of people. People of all ages with various levels of understanding how to read, including some who don’t know how to read at all. The one thing that all these people have in common is the drive and desire to […]
Savvy Senior: Best cell phones for seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her find one that she would like. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, For older adults, choosing a cell phone is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some seniors love the latest high-tech smartphones with high-megapixel […]
Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?
Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested. Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, Even if you haven’t touched a cigarette in decades, you could still be due for an annual lung cancer […]