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More than 100 residents of the Darby House senior community in Eastern Henrico were displaced by a July 4 fire, and the American Red Cross is coordinating the response to help them. In the meantime, while residents are in temporary housing, many are without the assistive devices that they use
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Savvy Senior: Robotic pets can provide comfort to elderly seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth it, and if so, which one do you recommend? --Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, It’
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Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire
Henrico County secured 49 hotel rooms at the Marriott at Virginia Center Commons for displaced residents as families work to recover medications and mobility equipment
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Savvy Senior: Should you get a heart calcium scan?
Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look into? --Heart Worried Dear Worried, You’re smart to
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