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Savvy Senior: Where solo agers can find help

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Where solo agers can find help

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a divorced 68-year-old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will look after me when I get older and my health falters. What resources are available to solo seniors like me, and where can I turn to find a reliable

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

April 29, 2025

Savvy Senior: How seniors can save on auto insurance

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How seniors can save on auto insurance

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance? I recently turned 70 and got hit with a 25 percent premium increase on my car insurance and am looking for ways to save. -Older Driver Dear Driver, As auto insurance rates across the

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

April 22, 2025

Savvy Senior: Are you at risk for kidney disease?

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Are you at risk for kidney disease?

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

April 15, 2025

Savvy Senior: Navigating Social Security as it downsizes

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Navigating Social Security as it downsizes

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

April 8, 2025

Savvy Senior: How to replace important lost documents

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to replace important lost documents

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

March 25, 2025

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Henrico to host resource fair March 25 for seniors and caregivers

Seniors

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Savvy Senior: How to choose and use a home blood pressure monitor

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: How to choose and use a home blood pressure monitor

Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: The surprising dangers of earwax

Seniors

Savvy Senior: The surprising dangers of earwax

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: How seniors can get help lowering their grocery bills

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How seniors can get help lowering their grocery bills

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

January 28, 2025

Henrico County collecting Valentine's Day cards for 'Spread the Love' event

Seniors

Henrico County collecting Valentine's Day cards for 'Spread the Love' event

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January 24, 2025

Savvy Senior: How to help a hoarding parent

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to help a hoarding parent

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

January 21, 2025

Savvy Senior: How long to keep tax records and other documents

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How long to keep tax records and other documents

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

January 14, 2025

Savvy Senior: What happens to your debt when you die?

Seniors

Savvy Senior: What happens to your debt when you die?

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

January 8, 2025

Savvy Senior: How to choose a memory care unit for a loved one with dementia

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to choose a memory care unit for a loved one with dementia

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

December 30, 2024

Savvy Senior: How to know if you're getting osteoporosis

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to know if you're getting osteoporosis

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

December 17, 2024

Heartstrings Choir visits Hermitage Deep Run

Community

Heartstrings Choir visits Hermitage Deep Run

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Savvy Senior: Be wary of winter heart attacks

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Be wary of winter heart attacks

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: What you'll pay for Medicare in 2025

Seniors

Savvy Senior: What you'll pay for Medicare in 2025

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

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Savvy Senior: How to write a living will

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to write a living will

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

November 26, 2024

Savvy Senior: Best pill boxes and medication management tools

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Best pill boxes and medication management tools

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

November 19, 2024

Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea

Seniors

Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

November 12, 2024

AARP: Veterans regularly targeted by scammers

Community

AARP: Veterans regularly targeted by scammers

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November 11, 2024

Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

October 29, 2024

Savvy Senior: How SSI benefits can help struggling seniors and the disabled

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How SSI benefits can help struggling seniors and the disabled

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

October 22, 2024

AARP: Medicare enrollment season also brings fraud, scam attempts

Health

AARP: Medicare enrollment season also brings fraud, scam attempts

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October 22, 2024

Savvy Senior: How to arrange your own cremation service

Seniors

Savvy Senior: How to arrange your own cremation service

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

October 15, 2024

Savvy Senior: If you're 65 or older, it's time to get your pneumonia shot

Seniors

Savvy Senior: If you're 65 or older, it's time to get your pneumonia shot

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

October 8, 2024

AARP's Fraud Watch 'Watchdog Alert' provides scam updates twice monthly

Seniors

AARP's Fraud Watch 'Watchdog Alert' provides scam updates twice monthly

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October 2, 2024

Older adults account for nearly half of homeless population in Metro Richmond

Community

Older adults account for nearly half of homeless population in Metro Richmond

, and Special to the Citizen

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Henrico hosting Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3

Community

Henrico hosting Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3

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September 30, 2024

Pinnacle Living officially transitions two Henrico senior living communities

Western Henrico

Pinnacle Living officially transitions two Henrico senior living communities

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September 16, 2024

Shepherd's Center of Richmond to host Sept. 13 open house at new Henrico location

Seniors

Shepherd's Center of Richmond to host Sept. 13 open house at new Henrico location

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September 6, 2024

AARP: More than 66,000 Virginians will save an average of $1,500 apiece on prescription drugs in 2025

Seniors

AARP: More than 66,000 Virginians will save an average of $1,500 apiece on prescription drugs in 2025

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September 6, 2024

AARP Virginia calling attention to food insecurity

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AARP Virginia calling attention to food insecurity

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August 20, 2024

Henrico to host information session Aug. 21 for older adults and their caregivers

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Henrico to host information session Aug. 21 for older adults and their caregivers

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August 19, 2024

Lost your wallet? AARP offers these tips

Seniors

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June 29, 2024

Henrico-based Pinnacle Living to add two Spring Arbor communities

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In Henrico, Miyares announces creation of Elder Abuse Investigation Center

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In Henrico, Miyares announces creation of Elder Abuse Investigation Center

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IRS warns of scams targeting seniors

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AARP Virginia warns of elder financial exploitation

Seniors

AARP Virginia warns of elder financial exploitation

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Glen Allen-based LeadingAge Virginia appoints 3 to board of directors

Seniors

Glen Allen-based LeadingAge Virginia appoints 3 to board of directors

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Veterans eligible for federal grant funding to modify homes, but survey finds fewer than half know it

Seniors

Veterans eligible for federal grant funding to modify homes, but survey finds fewer than half know it

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May 31, 2024

AARP Virginia, Alzheimer's Association to host four brain health online workshops in June

Seniors

AARP Virginia, Alzheimer's Association to host four brain health online workshops in June

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 31, 2024

AARP offers tips to avoid home improvement scams

Community

AARP offers tips to avoid home improvement scams

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 20, 2024

Henrico woman honored by AARP Virginia

Community

Henrico woman honored by AARP Virginia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 2, 2024