Tag: health and wellness
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Savvy Senior: How to get help with your Medicare costs
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. — Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time…
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Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls at home
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? —…
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Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls at home
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? — Concerned Son Dear Concerned, This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families. Each year more…
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Savvy Senior: Is Social Security still taxable?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? — About to Retire Dear…
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Willis Ward was benched on the Michigan football squad for being Black. His teammate, Gerald Ford, stuck up for him and became his lifelong friend.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In 1934, Willis Ward was the only Black player on the University of Michigan football team. He was a very good student and an exceptional athlete. But when an opposing coach for Georgia Tech refused…
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Celebrating five years alcohol-free | Live Well
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I’d like to tell you about one of my top three breakups. Last week marked the five-year anniversary of me saying goodbye and good riddance to a toxic relationship that did me dirty many times. But like a fool, I naively glazed over all the…
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From the cold wilderness of Alaska to the inner workings of the heart, Preston Pollard is helping kids rethink how they approach life
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Preston Pollard grew up in Alaska. Not exactly the mecca for skateboarders. But Pollard isn’t one to follow in anyone else’s footsteps. After high school, Pollard moved to Los Angeles and became a professional skateboarder.…
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From the cold wilderness of Alaska to the inner workings of the heart, Preston Pollard is helping kids rethink how they approach life
Preston Pollard grew up in Alaska. Not exactly the mecca for skateboarders. But Pollard isn’t one to follow in anyone else’s footsteps. After high school, Pollard moved to Los Angeles and became a professional skateboarder. Unlike the typical introvert who thrives in the art of motion and solitude of ramps, Pollard also became a motivational…
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Savvy Senior: Tips and treatments for restless leg syndrome
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s…
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Savvy Senior: Tips and treatments for restless leg syndrome
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at night. — Always Tired Dear Tired, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you…