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Care for You Companion Takes Oath for U. S. Citizenship


A companion with the Company for the past three years, Mr. Abubaker’s first assignment with Care for You was to staff a retired General who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

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Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory


Concerned about memory loss? Take heart. There’s plenty you can do to improve your memory — from staying mentally active to including physical activity in your daily routine.

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Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory


Concerned about memory loss? Take heart. There’s plenty you can do to improve your memory — from staying mentally active to including physical activity in your daily routine.

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Maryland Property Tax Relief Deadline Extended to November 1, 2010


Eligible Montgomery County residents are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Homeowner’s Property Tax Credit program, which limits the amount of property taxes a homeowner must pay based on income. An additional County supplement and a senior tax credit will automatically apply to eligible County residents.

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Health Care Reform: What’s in It for Seniors?


Many seniors have expressed concern that the expanded coverage to many uninsured Americans will come at the expense of reduced Medicare services.

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Companies take In-Home Services for Seniors to a New Level


Adults concerned about finding in-home services for mom or dad now have another option.

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Seniors Dissatisfied with Lack of Information on Affordable Care Act


Thirty-eight percent of respondents stated they were “not at all satisfied” with the accuracy and reliability of information they had received about the new law. Only 7% said they were “very satisfied.”

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Early Dementia Diagnosis Cuts Costs


“Earlier diagnosis of cognitive impairment can yield substantial savings in medical costs for Alzheimer’s patients..”

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Dancing and Dementia


A landmark 21-year study of 469 senior citizens measured mental acuity in aging by monitoring rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

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Caring for a Spouse with Dementia Leaves Caregiver at Risk


Elderly people who care for a spouse who has dementia are at increased risk of developing dementia themselves

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