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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: October 23, 2006

Double Duty — The Role of Caregiver

An AARP member shares her experience as a caregiver for both of her parents.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: September 5, 2006

A Choice Between Home Care Or Hospice

New home-based long-term care options are now available.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: August 21, 2006

Who Will Care for Our Caregivers?

William H. Thomas, M.D., AARP’s Visiting Scholar, will provide insight at the upcoming Delaware Caregiver Expo 2006 on Nov. 2.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: August 3, 2006

Limited Income? There's Still Time to Apply

There's still time -- if you are on Medicare and have limited income and resources, find out if you qualify for Extra Help and apply for a Medicare prescription drug plan now.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: August 2, 2006

Caregiving and Grief Issues in the Workplace

Employees who are dealing with caregiving or grief issues bring those concerns to the workplace. Employers can help ease the impact.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 27, 2006

Increased Home and Community Care Block Grants Help Seniors; More Needed

Despite a nominal funding increase, more money is needed for North Carolina home and community based services.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 18, 2006

Caregiver Health

Caregivers experience physical, mental and emotional health effects.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 5, 2006

The ABCs of Caregiving

An article by Lynn Dobb, Education Manager with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, which identifies and explains the sometimes complex terms and acronyms caregivers must face everyday.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 5, 2006

ABCs of Caregiving

An article by Lynn Dobb, Education Manager with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, which identifies and explains the sometimes complex terms and acronyms caregivers must face everyday.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 5, 2006

Dr. Thomas Shares His Vision of Eldercare with Hawaii Caregivers

AARP visiting scholar Dr. Bill Thomas brings his vision of eldercare to Hawaii.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: July 5, 2006

Victory! Governor Corzine Signs Landmark Long-Term Care Legislation

The Independence, Dignity and Choice in Long-Term Care Act finally signifies true and meaningful reform for Garden State residents.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: June 29, 2006

Assisted Living Residents Granted New State Protections

At the urging of AARP and other advocates, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a new law to protect residents of assisted living facilities and their families. Facilities that want to call themselves assisted living must now offer key services.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: June 29, 2006

Food for the Soul

LongTerm Care Ombudsmen protect and advocate for vulnerable seniors.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: June 6, 2006

Elder Care Update

Prime Time Radio’s favorite gerontologist Bill Thomas talks about new trends in elder care and evidence-based medicine.

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Subchannel: Caregiving. Date: May 26, 2006

Reforming Long-Term Care in the Garden State

The right to age with dignity: AARP New Jersey Lobbies for Long-Term Care Legislation

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