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Alzheimer's
As Latinos age, the need for Spanish-speaking caretakers grows
Nov 11, 2015
Latinos are the fastest growing group of people 65 and older in the U.S. today.
Home health care workers get federal labor protections
Oct 13, 2015
To understand the importance of these workers, think about the number 5.1 million.
Looking for progress for treating Alzheimer's
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 22, 2015
Eli Lilly reports the results of a trial for Alzheimer's medication.
Study links DDT exposure to Alzheimer's disease
Jan 28, 2014
Eighty percent of Alzheimer's patients involved in a study had evidence of exposure to DDT.
Pacemakers for the brain, and cell phones for the homeless
by
Molly Wood
Dec 11, 2012
A new project among several universities hopes to fight Alzheimer’s with deep brain implants, and California inches closer to offering low cost mobile phones to those living near the poverty line.
Stepping up and stepping in for an aging parent
Feb 3, 2012
People coping with elderly parents in failing health face tough decisions. But there are warning signs indicating when loved ones should step in.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Congress can't meet a budget deadline -- push it back?
by
Bill Radke
Sep 21, 2010
The federal government's budget year ends September 30th - and Congress is nowhere near passing a new budget. What do YOU do when you can't meet a...