Category 'Government'

13 Sleeps to the Walk to End Alzheimer's

by Tori Williams Reid, Ph.D. on September 04, 2011 0 Comments

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is being held in the Triangle. The Walk will be held on Saturday, September 17 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

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It's here! The April issue of Caring Right at Home

by Tori Williams Reid, Ph.D. on April 10, 2011 0 Comments

Spring is here and so is the April issue of the Caring Right at Home e-Newsletter. As always there are great articles including a focus on re-hospitalization, tax relief for caregivers and the path to Alzheimers.

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From NPR: Home Care Might be Cheaper, But States Still Fear It

by Tori Williams Reid, Ph.D. on March 02, 2011 0 Comments

The debate rages on as to where best to pay for care for the elderly and people with disabilities who want to stay in their homes but can't afford to pay privately. Funds have been available for home care through Medicaid but they are drying up quickly.

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Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors

by Tori Williams Reid, Ph.D. on July 31, 2010 0 Comments

The North Carolina Attorney General’s office responds to 20,000 consumer complaints per year. The complaints are from citizens that believe they have been the victim of frauds, scams and unfair business practices. Many of these are seniors as they are seen as easy targets.

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