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Savvy Senior: Simple ways to soothe bunion pain
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to find comfortable shoes. I’d like to avoid surgery if possible. What can I do to
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Savvy Senior: A caregiver's guide to Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and I have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? --Caregiving Connie Dear Connie, Taking care of a parent
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Va. health dept. improves nursing home inspection backlog, reforms sanction criteria for facilities
Stories of neglect in care or unsanitary living situations have plagued several of Virginia’s nursing home facilities in recent years and data backs up a lapse in oversight by state agencies. With reform efforts underway, the Virginia Department of Health officials said they aim to adopt sanction criteria by
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Savvy Senior: Smartphones made simple for seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mom just upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring it out. Is there a way to make it easier for her to use? --Only Daughter Dear Only, Switching from a flip phone to a smartphone can
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