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Savvy Senior: Is your aging parent safe at home?
Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without being intrusive. Are there simple, affordable ways to check in on her from afar?
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Savvy Senior: How to navigate inheriting an IRA from a parent
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? My brother and I recently inherited our father’s IRA when he passed away late last year and would like to know what we need to do to handle it properly. -Oldest Sibling Dear Oldest, I’m sorry to hear
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Henrico to host caregiver discussion series in March, resource expo March 27
Henrico County’s Department of Outreach and Engagement will host a series of March events designed to provide caregivers with information and tools to better support older adults in their care. The program, titled “Difficult Conversations,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Mondays, March 2 through March 23,
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Savvy Senior: How Medicare can help older smokers kick the habit
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? -New Beneficiary Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up to eight face-to-face counseling sessions per year to help you kick the habit, and if you have
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