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Month: August 2010

Life Insurance
August 31, 2010
Why is life insurance important? Life insurance can be an important asset for everyone, especially someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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Social Security
August 28, 2010
What is Social Security? Social Security is a mandatory government program that taxes your income while you are working and…
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Medigap: Medicare Supplemental Insurance
August 27, 2010
What is Medigap or Medicare Supplemental Insurance? A Medigap policy is health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill…
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Medicaid
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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Medicare
August 27, 2010
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? This is a very common question. Medicaid is a type of government…
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What should I look for in a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?
August 27, 2010
Choosing benefits and understanding reimbursement: Long-term care insurance policies work like any insurance policy: you pay a premium, which is…
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Long-Term Care Insurance
August 27, 2010
What is Long-Term Care Insurance? Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is an investment in your future healthcare needs. With the rising…
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World Alzheimer’s Day: September 21
August 27, 2010
World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their…
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Alzheimer’s and Other Health Problems
August 27, 2010
How might other health problems affect people with Alzheimer’s? Another reason for using medications in people who have Alzheimer’s disease…
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What Medications are Available to Treat Behavioral Problems?
August 27, 2010
What types of behavioral problems might be expected? In later stages of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s might experience distinct…
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Healthcare Proxy
August 27, 2010
What is a healthcare proxy? The person designed as a healthcare proxy will make medical decisions for you in the…
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman
August 27, 2010
What is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman? A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of assisted living facilities and…
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10 Tips for Traveling with Your Loved One
August 27, 2010
1. Bring along an identification tag that your companion can wear around his or her neck. In addition, register him…
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Cash Settlements and Supplemental Income
August 27, 2010
What can I do if I need cash to pay for expenses? People with life-threatening illnesses like Alzheimer’s sometimes find…
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Are there other treatments for Cognitive Decline?
August 27, 2010
Are there other treatments for Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s disease? Strong evidence indicates that vitamin E, taken at a dosage…
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Senile or Senile Dementia
Senile Dementia
August 27, 2010
What is Senile or Senile Dementia? Senile also known as Senile dementia is the mental deterioration (loss of intellectual ability)…
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Memory Loss
August 27, 2010
What is Memory Loss? Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or…
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Paying For Healthcare
August 26, 2010
Many financial issues arise when you are responsible for a loved one’s care. These may be new to you and…
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Plain Talk About Alzheimer’s Research
August 26, 2010
At the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, we are funding innovative Alzheimer’s research that is beginning to make serious…
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Bereavement and Grief
August 26, 2010
People cope with the loss of a loved one in many different ways. For some, the experience may lead to…
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Funeral Planning
August 26, 2010
The Benefits of Pre-planning: Peace of mind is the number one reason that most people choose to pre-plan. There are…
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans Linked to Dementia
August 24, 2010
A growing number of veterans are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and it may be increasing…
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New Alzheimer’s Brain Dye Shows Promise for Early Diagnosis
August 24, 2010
A novel radioactive dye shows promise in detecting early brain changes in people with Alzheimer’s and could offer a new…
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New Extended-Release Form of Namenda Is Approved
August 24, 2010
An extended-release form of Namenda, the drug used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by the US…
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