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National elder care

Invitation to '2012 Spotlight on Seniors' - Tomorrow, 8AM - 3PM in Sedona, AZ

I wanted to let you know of a Third Annual Spring Conference that's happening in the magnificent Red Rock city of Sedona tomorrow, Saturday May...
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Families feel the pinch of paying for eldercare

After four years of depressed home values, experts say thousands of seniors remain unable to move into senior housing because they can’t sell...
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Can a smart home take care of grandma and grandpa?

Smart homes, or domotics, can provide monitoring and alert emergency services in the event of illness or accidents, according to a 2009 study...
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Want to gift to your grandchildren? Do it with a trust

  • trust funds
  • March 3, 2011
Gifting assets to your grandchildren isn't just a nice thing to do; it can reduce the size of your estate and the tax that will be due upon...
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Summer health: How to choose the best medical alert system

Imagine this scenario: You are rushed to the emergency room, unable to give the triage nurse your medical history. You are unconscious and/or have...
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Summer health: Is there a link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease?

"The research suggests that cognitively normal subjects with periodontal inflammation are at an increased risk of lower cognitive function...
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Summer health: How to apply essential oils for best results, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series we reviewed several methods of essential oil application such as layering, massage, acupressure and rain drop. Here, in...
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Hydrotherapy: Healing with herbs: Part 15

What is hydrotherapy? Hippacrates, the father of western medicine, prescribed baths for patients suffering from certain muscle and joint diseases....
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Herbal Baths: Healing with Herbs: Part 14

Healing with Herbs: Part 14 Herbal Baths If you doubt the efficacy of an herb bath, just press a slice of garlic against a person's foot. After...
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How to make herbal decoctions and syrups: Healing with herbs, Part 10

A decoction is the most effective method for drawing the healing elements form coarse plant parts such as bark, roots, stems, ad heavy leaves. A...
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