5 Estate Planning Tips for People with Dementia
January 26, 2020
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LAW & FINANCE: Check out these 5 simple tips for estate planning with dementia. Do they apply to you?
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Alzheimer’s Association Pushes for Caregiver Tax Credit
February 27, 2019
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FINANCES VIDEO: The Alzheimer’s Association is pushing for a $1000-per-year tax credit for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Starting with Wisconsin, learn what they want to
President Trump Adds $425 Million to Alzheimer’s Research
October 14, 2018
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NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: $2.34 billion in Alzheimer’s research funding for 2019 was signed into law by President Trump. The good news is that this
Dementia Alliance International – It’s About Human Rights
December 28, 2017
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VIDEO: Kate Swaffer had to leave her job after she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49. See why she co-founded Dementia Awareness
“21st Century Cures Act” a Landslide Victory in Dementia
July 12, 2015
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VIDEOS + ARTICLE: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6), an historic piece of legislation that holds the potential
Scamming Dementia
May 25, 2015
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VIDEO: We’ve all heard stories of crooks taking advantage of people with Alzheimer’s. See NewsChannel 9 tell us how to protect people with dementia from
Seth Rogen’s Care Relief Grant Program for Dementia
October 12, 2014
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ASSISTANCE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants, to those providing
Alzheimer’s Dementia: Who Wants to Know?
August 8, 2014
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SURVEY: Learn how most Americans want a clear diagnosis of illnesses like dementia. A survey found this true even for incurable dementias, such as Alzheimer’s.
Antipsychotic Risperdal Slapped with $2 Billion Dementia Penalty
November 10, 2013
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VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE The largest fine in the history of prescribing antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients was handed down by The Department of Justice.
Who Pays for Alzheimer’s Care?
July 7, 2013
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Professional care for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s is commonly referred to as “Long-Term Care”. 70% of people turning age 65 can expect to
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