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A Little-Known Benefit for Aging Veterans
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Here’s a riddle: When is a government benefit that pays for caregivers, assisted living and a nursing home not a benefit? When hardly any people know they’re entitled to it.
That seems to be the story with a Department of Veterans Affairs benefit called the http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/few-know-of-benefit-to-help-aging-veterans/ known as A&A, which can cover the costs of caregivers in the home (including sons and daughters who are paid to be caregivers, though not spouses) or be used for assisted living or a nursing home.
The benefit is not insignificant: up to $2,019 monthly for a veteran and spouse, and up to $1,094 for the widow of a veteran.
Surprised that you’ve never heard of it? You’re not alone.
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Epilepsy — Preventing Depression — Project UPLIFT
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It’s called Project UPLIFT (Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts). And eureka! It doesn’t include meds…
What’s more, this new study has proven successful in the prevention of depression in people diagnosed with epilepsy…
Tags: coping, depression, Epilepsy, interventions, mindfulness, positive techniques, prevention, Project UPLIFT, reduce seizures, worry
Top-Rated Seizure Monitors
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Peace of mind. A good night’s sleep. Safety and assurance.
Although these seizure monitors can’t make any guarantees, they can go a long way towards detecting danger. And maybe even saving a life.
Here are the most prominent models…
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Driving Laws by State
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Every state regulates driver’s license eligibility of persons with certain medical conditions.
The most common requirement for people with epilepsy is that they be seizure free for a specific period of time and submit a physician’s evaluation of their ability to drive safely.
Another common requirement is the periodic submission of medical reports, in some states for a specified period of time and in others for as long as the person remains licensed…
Children’s Brain Surgery…Preparing YOUR Child…
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There is no “welcome” sign to the world of childhood brain surgery. And the resulting combination of fear, shock, and pain is almost too much to bear.
No amount of preparation or knowledge can help to ease or minimize the situation.
But preparing a child for surgery emotionally, is one of the most important things you can do. Surgery, without proper explanations and preparation, can traumatize a child…
Tags: books, brain, children, doctors', emotions, explanations, fear, hospitals, knowledge, nurses, preparation, reassurances, surgery
The “SmartPen” –- PERFECT for Struggling Students!
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For all those struggling students, now there’s this new, incredible device called the “Smartpen”.
Yup. A pen can be smart.
Here is a pen that could transform the life of a learning disabled child. Or a physically challenged person.
How about a pen that might bring up the grades of a college student who finds it difficult to take notes fast enough to record the main points covered by lecturers?
A Smartpen is a computer in a pen that can capture handwriting at the same time as recording speech. Users can tap on their notes to replay what was recorded. Think of it as a digital “touch” pen…
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The Dalai Lama on Life
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A question was posed to the Dalai Lama:
What is the thing about humanity that surprises you the most?”
His answer was as follows:
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