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Friday, 21 November 2008
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Helpful Hints from Home Instead Senior Care: Back-up Care Valuable Benefit for Working Families Print E-mail
by Debbie Witt, Home Instead Senior Care office in Christiansburg   
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Question: I just learned that my company’s Human Resource department is researching options for back-up care for employees taking care of their families.  How do these programs work?  As a working mother caring for children and older adults, I am struggling to get through the days.  I could use some help.   
 
Helpful Hints from Home Instead Senior Care: New AAA Program Helps Aging Drivers Print E-mail
by Debbie Witt from the Home Instead Senior Care office in Christiansburg   
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Question: My 85-year-old mother is continuing to drive and, as far as I can tell, is still safe at the wheel. Is there anything on the market that has been developed to help keep her that way? She’s currently looking to trade her vehicle.
 
Helpful Hints from Home Instead Senior Care: Red Wine Can Suppress Abnormal Cell Formation Print E-mail
Debbie Witt - Owner of Home Instead Senior Care, Christiansburg   
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Question: I’m a woman in my 70s who still enjoys a little wine with a meal several times a week.  My daughter is concerned that this is an unsafe practice, since I’m a widow who lives alone.  What do you say?  
 
Ask the Expert: Laser Advice with Mary Babcock Print E-mail
Leigh Anne Correll   
Mary Babcock is the owner of The Laser Clinic of Blacksburg at 712 N. Main Street. Her services include permanent hair reduction, skin rejuvenation and elimination of leg and facial veins.
 
Ask the Expert: YOUR Turn Print E-mail
EverythingNRV   
The EverythingNRV staff is working on weekly 'Ask the Expert' articles that feature tips from the best. Now ... it's your turn.