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The Cost of Dementia

The cost of any illness or disability can be staggering, but the average cost of caring for a loved one with DEMENTIA can be staggering. Dementia is the “umbrella term” for a number of cognitive disorders.  This is just a … Continue reading

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Long Term Care…….. are you part of the 70%

In the 2000, almost 10 million people needed some form of long-term care in the United States. Of this population, 3.6 million (37%) were under age 65 and 6 million (63%) were over age 65 (Roger & Komisar, 2003). Almost … Continue reading

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VA Increases Aid and Attendance Benefits

The Veteran’s Administration has announced an increase in the monthly benefits for the VA Improved Pension, Aid and Attendance benefit.  The four (4) basic qualifiers for this benefit are: Served in the military during a period of war (didn’t have … Continue reading

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