Savvy Senior: How to find the right adult day care

05/07/11 Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about adult day care for seniors? My 82-year-old father, who lives with us, has dementia and needs attention during the day while we're at work. - Looking for Care Dear Looking, Adult day care is a great and affordable option for caregivers who work, or those who just need a break during the day. Here's what you should know. A growing trend T...

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Savvy Senior: Tips and treatments for restless leg syndrome

06/04/11 Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? I'm 58 years old, and my wife thinks I may have it because I sometimes wake her up at night kicking my legs. - Restless Larry Dear Larry, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, you may indeed have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a common, under-diagnosed condition that affects around 10 percent of ...

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Savvy Senior: How work can affect your social security

06/25/11 Dear Savvy Senior, I'm looking at retiring sometime this year and starting my Social Security benefits, but would also like to work part time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? - Social Insecurity Dear Insecurity, You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time, but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, it can cost you temporarily ...

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