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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 truck with a 6.0 engine and automatic transmission. Lately I have been experiencing a noise behind the dashboard upon starting.

Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?

Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so. Almost 67 Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process.

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Dear Motor Medics, My issue is with my 2013 Buick Encore Convenience. This car has been anything but a convenience. It has the 1.4 engine with a turbo and I have replaced the turbocharger twice in 80k miles and in the past month I had to replace the entire engine due to oil burning.

Choosing a walk-in bathtub

Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some top options?

Paying for nursing home care with Medicaid

Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage?

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2022 Mercedes with a backup camera problem. The camera is not very clear when compared to my BMW or any of my other family cars. The last 2022 model car also had a poor-quality camera. Is there something that can be done about the image quality?

Not a scam: update your online Social Security account

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam?

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, My name is Clarence. I live in Entiat, WA, and I listen to your “Under The Hood” show on podcast. I am rebuilding a 2.0 liter engine out of a 1976 VW bus.

Staying safe in extreme heat

Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat- related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the affects extreme heat has on older adults and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, My car runs pretty well and I am not one to bring it in just to have it checked over once in a while. I am more of the kind of person who visits the shop once the car has broken down.