The 17 centenarians honored by Henrico County’s Outreach and Engagement Agency Thursday at the Springs Recreation Center in Highland Springs all received plaques honoring their lives, contributions and remarkable achievements.
Dignitaries and aging experts lauded the centenarians gathered and remarked that the event serves as a reminder that the
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m retired and was a victim of identity theft awhile back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can also “lock” my Social Security number. What exactly does that mean, and is it something I should do?
--Recently
Frances May West Byers, one of the oldest living people in Virginia, died peacefully on Sept. 7 in Henrico County. She was 111 years old.
Born on Jan. 23, 1915, in Hanover County, Byers lived for several years at Scotchtown, the historic home of Patrick Henry, Virginia's first
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m a little nervous about how this might affect my Medicare coverage. Will I need to change plans