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PRAISE THE LORD--WE GOT RAIN. We got some rain on different days, it was so nice and the weather was so much cooler. It has been a pleasant week with rain and no hot, hot days. Maybe our hot weather is over for this year. Everything is turning green again. That happens fast after a little rain.

Does Medicare Cover Second Medical Opinions?

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me?

Best Stair Lifts of 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course!

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Thank goodness it is not so hot today as it has been. A lot of lighting and thunder woke me up last night, and just got a sprinkle. Guess some folks got some since it thundered a long time last night.

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Here we are in September and it is not any cooler, in fact I believe it is hotter today. Maybe by next week we will be getting a cooler breeze out of the north and from then on it will be O K. Guess all the hunters were out early in the mornings and got their quota and go home before it got too hot.

How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Cybercrimes

Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram.

Let's make a deal

It is with a gracious spirit that I thank the editors/publishers of your newspaper for welcoming back Check Your Mirrors. The return to writing this column after a summer hiatus makes me chuckle at this life into which I have stumbled at the age of 67.

Faces & Places

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Old Glory News

Oh my it has been terrible hot, hot, hot. I am so glad that August is almost over, at least it sounds like it will get cooler by being September. Might be fooled but to me Sept. sounds cooler anyway.

How Seniors Can Save on Prescription Drug Costs

Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help cut my costs?