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TAYLOR – In an effort to better educate communities throughout the country about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association is promoting “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Month campaign, which the city is supporting locally this month. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Month for 88 years. “Many homes in the city of Taylor may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that … [Read more...] about Fire Department educates during prevention month

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there are different gadgets or devices you can buy for your car that can help older drivers. I’ve lost a lot of flexibility over the years and have a hard time getting in and out of my car, and my wife struggles with arthritis in her hands which causes her some problems too. What’s available that can help keep us mobile? Stiff Driver Dear Stiff, There are lots of gadgets and devices on the market today that can help make driving easier and safer for seniors. Here’s a breakdown of some … [Read more...] about Savvy Senior: Auto Aids That Can Help Senior Drivers