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Posted: 9/8/2016 10:01 AM by
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the cheapest cellphone options available to seniors today who only want one for emergency purposes or occasional calls? I have a cellphone now that cost me $30 per month, but I hate paying for something I hardly ever use.
Infrequent Caller
Posted: 9/2/2016 6:34 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that can show up gradually for your loved one. Once it sets in, there is no cure but it can be effectively managed in many instances.
Posted: 9/1/2016 9:45 AM by
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Dear Savvy Senior,
My 79-year-old mother, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past year. Are there any extra precautions we should take that can help prevent this?
Worried Daughter
Posted: 8/29/2016 8:30 AM by
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Hypoglycemia, also known as hypoglycemia unawareness, is a condition that can easily go undetected for someone who has diabetes. It occurs when there is an unusually low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Although it is commonly linked to diabetes, it can also occur to anyone with a condition that causes low blood sugar levels.
Posted: 8/25/2016 12:59 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Where are some good places to donate old hearing aids, eyeglasses and mobility equipment? My uncle passed away a few months ago and left behind a bunch of useful aids that could surely help someone else.
Searching Nephew
Posted: 8/24/2016 4:40 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Each year throughout the United States approximately 4 percent of the injuries suffered by adults aged 65 or older are caused by unintentional poisoning. This is a very serious risk that causes more injuries and deaths than fires.
Posted: 8/18/2016 12:47 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any products or devices to help seniors track down lost or misplaced items, like car keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. My husband has become forgetful in his old age, so we spend a lot of wasted time looking for things.
Frustrated Spouse
Posted: 8/17/2016 10:24 AM by
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a complex series of lung diseases and problems that can make life very difficult for your elderly loved one. One of the biggest potential problems are the complications that can come along with a diagnosis of COPD.
Posted: 8/11/2016 12:40 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Does Medicare cover spouses who have not worked? I have worked all my life, but my spouse worked only for a few years when we first got married but then quit to take care of our children full time. Will she be eligible for Medicare?
Inquiring Husband
Posted: 8/8/2016 8:04 AM by
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Ever been cooped up because you were sick or there was a period of bad weather? If so, you how frustrating, even depressing, it can be. So you can imagine what it would be like to be confined to your home day in and day out, as some seniors are.
Posted: 8/4/2016 11:44 AM by
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Dear Savvy Senior,
Where can I go to locate financial assistance programs for seniors? I have been helping support my 70-year-old mother the past couple years and really can’t afford to do it any longer.
Feeling Overwhelmed
Posted: 8/1/2016 11:02 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Identity thieves are constantly looking for their next victims, which has lately been in the elderly age group. According to the FTC, people over the age of 50 have reported the most identity theft problems for the past three years. One reason identity thieves are targeting this age group is the fact that seniors have more money and assets than that of younger adults.
Posted: 7/28/2016 8:13 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What all can you tell me about acupuncture?
Afraid of Needles
Posted: 7/26/2016 6:08 PM by
Interim HealthCare
One question that many adult children grapple with when they are considering elderly care for their aging parents is whether this type of care arrangement is actually appropriate for their senior love ones. They may know that their parent has some challenges or needs, but assume that having a caregiver is something that should be limited just to the very old or debilitated, or that younger seni...
Posted: 7/21/2016 8:02 AM by
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What can seniors do to protect themselves from identity theft? My brother-in-law, who’s 77, recently had his identity stolen and I want to make sure it doesn’t happen to me.
Worried Relative
Posted: 7/19/2016 5:52 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Parkinson's disease is not something that happens suddenly. Your parent will not be perfectly healthy and normal functioning one day and then wake up the next morning with severe tremors and cognitive limitations. Rather, this is a progressive disease that generally begins very subtly and worsens the further your parent moves into it. This means, however, that even after your parent has receive...
Posted: 7/14/2016 7:55 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you offer any tips on finding and choosing a good adult day care service for an elderly parent? My 82-year-old mother, who is moving in with me, has Alzheimer’s and needs attention during the day while I’m at work.
Looking for Help
Posted: 7/8/2016 8:30 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Family caregivers handle a lot for their elderly loved ones and for other family members. Unfortunately, that can mean that they wind up feeling quite a bit of stress that can be difficult to manage.
Posted: 7/7/2016 7:37 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any products that can help older golfers? I love to play golf, but at age 74, I have hip and back problems that make bending over to tee up or pick up the ball difficult. And I have arthritis in my thumbs that makes griping the club a problem.
Ailing Eddy
Posted: 7/5/2016 8:45 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Walking is fantastic exercise for your elderly loved one because she doesn't need any special equipment. It's also something that you can do together in order to stay healthy. As her family caregiver, it's a good idea to start out your new exercise plan properly.