Practical Gift Guide for Seniors This Christmas
Practical tips for giving to seniors on fixed incomes. Avoid perfumes and pets unless desired. Suggests gift baskets with nonperishables, grocery or service certificates, tickets to events, homemade coupons, transportation assists, prepaid utilities, pharmacy gift certificates, pet treats, magazines, large print calendars, radios, phones, and comfy clothing plus shared meals.
Obesity surgery gains traction amid safety debate
In Boston a rising number of morbidly obese patients turn to gastric bypass to lose weight. The procedure carries risks but is seen as life saving when diets fail. Physicians note improved safety and growing insurance coverage while warning against viewing it as cosmetic. Worcester resident Powers underwent the surgery in 2001 and now weighs 280 pounds.
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