Did you know that every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s and that more than 5 million Americans are currently living with the disease? The “2014 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures” report, released recently by the … [Read more...]
Print This PageJohn Travolta: Dyslexia or Dementia?
March 18, 2014 by
During the March 5 Academy Awards show, John Travolta took the stage and introduced Idina Menzel, but as he read her name from the teleprompter, he said "Adele Dazeem" instead. An estimated 43 million people saw the flub, and the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Autism is Really Like
March 13, 2014 by
Q. My 6-year-old son, Jackson, was recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To better his chances for a productive life, I signed him up for play therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, as the … [Read more...]
Print This PageMeeting the Needs of Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
March 12, 2014 by
An estimated 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and 70% are cared for in the community by family members and friends. Unfortunately, most people with dementia who live at … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 10 Medicaid Myths
March 11, 2014 by
The Medicaid program is our country’s largest health and long-term care insurer, covering one in six Americans, including two-thirds of nursing home residents and one in five persons under 65 with chronic disabilities. A look at … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeware of Deed Scam
March 10, 2014 by
Last week was National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a campaign that encourages consumers to take full advantage of their rights and make better-informed decisions. Unfortunately, scams never stop. The NCPW website offers a way … [Read more...]
Print This PageDon’t Forget These Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions
March 6, 2014 by
As tax time draws near, you want to make sure you file all the proper forms and take all deductions you're entitled to. The following are some helpful but often overlooked deductions to keep in mind as you prepare your 2013 … [Read more...]
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