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| For many Boomers bringing up the subject of finances with their aging parents seems like a daunting task. Elder care expert Esther Koch recommends using Uncle Sam as the ice breaker. |
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| The Westchester Library System (WLS), in partnership with the Medicare Rights Center and the Sarah Lawrence College Health Advocacy Program, recently opened its second Health Advocacy Resource Center in Westchester County, located at the John C. Hart Memorial Library in Shrub Oak. The Health Advocacy Resource Center, a library-based health information center, was established to help older adults and their caregivers to navigate the confusing maze of health care information. It's the first program of its kind to integrate a counseling component. |
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| Medicare-PartD.com released their online 2009 PDP-Planner based on the 2009 CMS standard Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. PDP-Planner is designed to help Medicare beneficiaries and advocates estimate next year's cost of prescription drug plan coverage. PDP-Planner also provides a visual summary of monthly costs in the various phases of standard Part D plan coverage. |
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| Are you concerned about your memory? Johns Hopkins Health Alerts compares the symptoms of normal memory loss as a result of aging, with memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease or more serious dementia. Learn how to distinguish between memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Also learn two of the other main causes for memory loss. |
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| Some 20 million Baby Boomers are caring for their families, while trying to provide care for aging parents. A recent survey by AARP found that nearly 70 percent of adult children have not talked to their parents about issues related to aging. A new, comprehensive Web site resource provides answers, support and education for these families. |
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| Through an independently issued and verified controlled survey of a combination of current and past clients, Abbey Caregivers was provided the opportunity to allow their customers to rate their experience with Abbey. |
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| Hearing Assistive Aid Facilitates One-on-One Communication Using Digital Sound and Ultraviolet Sterilization |
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| Pocket or Round-the-Neck Electronic Magnifier Allows Visually Impaired to Enlarge Print from 5X to 20X on Menus, Cans, Prescriptions, Newspapers etc. |
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| April is Humor Month, a good time to remember that relaxed learners learn more. People worried about the state of their brains will be more successful if they focus on feeding their curiosity and having fun. |
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| Results from the third annual Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) ICAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs Survey suggest that Alzheimer's disease care is a family affair. Most "sandwich caregivers" - the parents or guardians of children under 21 who also care for an aging parent, other relative or friend with Alzheimer's disease - say their children are assisting with caregiving responsibilities that range from attending doctors' appointments to feeding and dressing their loved ones. |
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