healthcare: The $400 Steak: Why You Need Individual Health Insurance - 10/08/08 06:06 PM
I have a wealthy cousin who would probably order a $400 steak just to say he’d done it. I, however, would never in a hundred years purchase a piece of meat that would cost me so much – a piece of meat that, by the end of the day, I would … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Central Oregon: Free Healthcare Clinic - 09/10/08 12:12 AM
City Care Clinic, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in February of 2006 and provides free health care to patients that:
do not qualify for the OHP (Oregon Health Plan)
are not on Medicare or Medicaid
cannot afford health insurance
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healthcare: 24 Hour Emergency Care in Tell City Indiana - 09/02/08 01:48 PM
I am often asked about nearby hospitals and access to healthcare ....
Perry County Memorial Hospital1 Hospital Road . Tell City, IN 47586
Perry County Memorial Hospital offers the following healthcare services:
Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Clinical Laboratory
Cancer Treatment Center
Medical Imaging
24-Hour Emergency Room
Home Health and Hospice
Intensive/Coronary Care … (0 comments)
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healthcare: World-Class Research and Treatment Coming with new Heart Institute - 08/08/08 03:26 PM
East Carolina Heart Institute, Under Construction, July 2008
Doing it right for the right reasons." That's the way Steve Lawler‚ president of Pitt County Memorial Hospital‚ describes the new East Carolina Heart Institute‚ expected to open later in 2008. A partnership of the hospital and East Carolina University‚ the $210 … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Katy - The Next Medical Center - 08/07/08 05:00 PM
By: David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
Katy, Texas is on track to become the next major medical center of the west Houston area. Right now there are two hospitals currently built and treating patients. At Fry Rd. just off of I10 you will find the Chritsus St. Catherine Hospital and at … (0 comments)
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healthcare: National Association of Realtors Statement on CHOICE ACT - 08/07/08 08:05 AM
The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® Treasurer Jim Helsel:
"The National Association of Realtors® and its 1.2 million members thank Reps. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Joe Pitts, R-Penn., for their commitment to helping small business owners and independent contractors by introducing legislation to help them achieve affordable … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Some findings on the state of our Healthcare system. - 07/30/08 11:27 AM
There is mounting evidence that we are in need of a complete overhaul of our healthcare system. The Commonwealth Fund has concluded that "despite spending more (money) on health care than any other industrialized nation, the US overall continues to fall far short on key indicators of health outcomes and quality."
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healthcare: Do You Want Healthcare For Illegals? - 07/23/08 11:42 PM
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healthcare: The Important Things - 06/11/08 01:30 AM
Several years ago, I walked into the office of a fellow realtor and noticed a small desk plaque that changed my outlook on life. It said:
"The self-proclaimed, urgent, or needless, things scream at us for immediate attention, while the truly important things lie quietly waiting to be done." (Anonymous)
After … (1 comments)
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healthcare: Dog Days of Summer - 06/07/08 05:10 PM
These hot summer days are not actually for the dogs at all, especially here in North Texas. Imagine a steamy tropical beach; the rays beating down, the heat rising from scorched sand. Now imagine you enjoying it all in a fur coat that you can't take off! Yikes! Even though it … (2 comments)
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healthcare: The pros and cons of Sunshine - 06/05/08 03:54 PM
After a cold, clammy winter and a dreary, soggy spring, it's easy to wonder what could possibly be a "con" of sunshine. We yearn for it, feel liberated by it, and our bodies actually crave it to activate the production of vitamin D. That's right, our bone builders need those rays … (2 comments)
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healthcare: 2008 IB Day on The Hill - 06/03/08 06:45 PM
As I know all Active Rain members are passionate about causes we believe in, I wanted to post the importance of one person doing one thing. Never under estimate the force each of us has in the world around us!
I posted a few weeks ago about being one of the … (1 comments)
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healthcare: Burlington County WIC Program - 05/30/08 12:57 PM
WIC: Women, Infants and Childern
Burlington County's Women, Infants & Children Program provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women and their children.The WIC program provides nutritional counseling and supplemental foods to pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women and their children through age 5. A lactation consultant is available … (0 comments)
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healthcare: "YOU ARE LOSING "MONEY" NOT GETTING YOUR COMMERCIAL LOANS CLOSED? - 05/12/08 02:09 PM
"YOU ARE LOSING "MONEY" NOT GETTING YOUR COMMERCIAL LOANS CLOSED?
You don't have a resource for your Commercial loans? Now you do!... "SENDERRA COMMERCIAL FUNDING"
Run it by us first let us see what we can do to help get those loans closed. You have nothing to loose and 'MONEY' to … (1 comments)
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healthcare: A simple way to look at the healthcare issue - 05/06/08 08:46 AM
Two things I want to mention before I go off on a rant here. One, I do not have health insurance for another two weeks and two, I am a 'liberal'- whatever that means.
The way our system works right now, we have one large group of people pooling their money together … (31 comments)
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healthcare: Health Insurance for Musicians? - An Innovative Austin Program - 04/23/08 02:53 AM
Austin enjoys the self-promoted but well-deserved reputation as live music capital of the world. In recent years, the city has decided to put its money where its mouth is to ensure that it stays that way. One of the most innovative and socially progressive ways it is doing that is by … (0 comments)
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healthcare: The view from the Right - 04/07/08 09:36 AM
I frequently highlight columns in this space that are selected from conservative sources for several reasons. First, I often agree with them. But, perhaps more important, my readers may not have easy access to specialized sources without taking more time than they may wish to take. And, it seems to me, … (13 comments)
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healthcare: Healthcare as a Right ? Not so fast. - 04/07/08 08:01 AM
During the silly season of politics (we are in it now) with political rhetoric turned up to "9" and the candidates are in their "promise anything" mode, we get a lot of noise from the candidates concerning "rights" - yours or someone else's.
Neil Boortz, lawyer turned nationally syndicated radio talk … (14 comments)
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healthcare: Q & A: Crossville Tennessee - 03/31/08 03:28 PM
Q and A about Crossville Tennessee Here are some of the most frequent questions and their answers I recieve from buyers that are looking in this area...
Q: How much are proptery taxes?
A: Real estate taxes in Cumberland County are low. Approximate taxes on a $100,000 home costs $410.00 per year in … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Get Dental Benefits for Life for only $25.00 - 03/16/08 08:19 AM
The South Carolina Government has created a unique situation where because you are a South Carolina Resident, you have a unique, one time opportunity to get lifetime Dental, Vision, Presciptions, and Chriprotaic Benefits for you and everyone living with you, for a one time $25 payment... and you never have to … (3 comments)
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healthcare: Residual Income and a Healthcare Savings Plan that Can Make Ends Meet - 03/01/08 09:30 PM
If you are interested in building residual income and a healthcare savings plan then visit www.myhomebusinesspays.com/taylorbrown.
The company allows you to help either uninsured or underinsured individuals with the escalating cost of health care. More and more people need healthcare and DO NOT have what we offer. Because of this AmeriPlan has become a … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Miller-Motte Technical College, Lynchburg, Virginia - 02/14/08 08:51 PM
Miller-Motte Technical College has helped to meet the employment needs of local businesses and industries since 1929. As Central Virginia has gradually shifted from a manufacturing dominated economy to one more focused on services, Miller-Motte's programs have adapted to meet the changing needs.
The college offers training in such areas as administrative … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Health Benefits For Real Estate Agents - 02/04/08 01:21 AM
Health Insurance is one of the biggest concerns we face in America today. The self employed and real estate agents in general are one of the largest uninsured or underinsured groups in the market place today. As insurance professionals we are constantly looking for solutions this ever growing problem. As we listen … (5 comments)
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healthcare: Raleigh/Triangle Area Hospitals - Map of Locations, Specialties, Health Care Job Openings, and More - 02/02/08 07:32 AM
Are you wondering what the nearest hospital is to the neighborhoods you're considering relocating to? Are you thinking of moving to the Raleigh/Triangle area and need a job in the medical field?
Here are some of the major health care facilities in the Triangle area, a few of their specialties and where … (2 comments)
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healthcare: San Antonio's healthcare industry grows and adds jobs - 01/27/08 10:03 AM
San Antonio has a diversified, growing economy and continues to add jobs. One of my favorite sectors as it relates to investment properties is the medical/biotech industry. Until recently, hospitals were located mainly downtown and biotech, research, schools, and other medical facilities were concentrated on the northwest part of the city … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Twenty Projected Fast Growing Jobs until 2016 - 01/19/08 11:30 PM
Are you a new graduate, someone that's tired of their current job, or may be just need a change? If so, then check out the top twenty jobs as predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to be hot growth wise until 2016.
We'll start at the end and work our … (0 comments)
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healthcare: The Politicians Are Saying "Health Care for All Americans." Do You Currently Have It? - 01/07/08 09:13 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I haven't really been watching much of the news about the upcoming 2008 Presidential elections because I have come disenchanted with most of the folks running for office.
Some promise "health care for all Americans." When I hear this, I begin thinking about all of my … (17 comments)
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healthcare: Healthcare Savings Plan - 01/04/08 06:51 PM
ASI Our Premier Health Care Savings program is America's #1 non-insurance alternative to reducing healthcare costs for over 3 million members. We work with over 300,000 hospitals, physicians and dentists, as well as 85% of pharmacies nationwide. As a member of our PHCSP our customers will receive• Average of 30-40% and more on … (1 comments)
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healthcare: Some Interesting 2007 Numbers - 01/02/08 10:41 AM
1. BIG vs. SMALL - Small-caps have beaten large-caps in 7 of the last 8 years (1999-2006) on a total return basis, but will not likely win the battle in 2007. As of last Thursday, small-caps (using the Russell 2000) were down 0.6% YTD (total return) while large-caps were up +6.1% … (1 comments)
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healthcare: Tired of traveling to earn a living? - 12/26/07 01:01 PM
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healthcare: Why Should Canadians Choose Costa Rica for a Retirement Spot? - 12/22/07 04:40 PM
I am Canadian, but I now live in Southern California. I didn't move because I had any aversion to Canada - I moved because it was darn cold in Winnipeg, which is where I lived.
I can't say that I'm alone in this sentiment though, as every year, thousands of Canadian retirees … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Costa Rica's Strong Medical Tourism - 12/16/07 01:28 PM
Have you ever heard of the term medical tourism? If you haven't, I wouldn't be surprised if you hear about it very soon in the media. Medical tourism is a somewhat new phenomenon - new, within the last 5 years - where many people are choosing to travel overseas for medical … (3 comments)
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healthcare: January Costa Rica Real Estate Seminar in Calgary - 12/09/07 07:55 PM
We now live in a global society, and international real estate is more accessible than it has been in the past. Spending winters in a tropical paradise is within the reach of many, appealing to more and more seniors, investors, and 2nd home owners.
If you are in the Calgary area, take a few … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Why is my Association Health Insurance so expensive ? - 11/22/07 11:36 PM
A frequent question that I receive is "Why is my Association Group Plan so expensive?"Whether you work for a local or national association, trade union or other affiliated professional organization, you need to read your insurance policy carefully. Many plans are not true group plans, but rather supplemental coverages or endorsed … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Healthcare for the Real Estate Professional - 11/16/07 07:54 PM
How many of you out there are uninsured?
For the first time in 25 years my husband and I both Real Estate (Self Employed) Professionals are searching for not great but adequate Healthcare coverage. The problem we face is we are in our mid 50's and honest on all applications. My husband has … (3 comments)
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healthcare: What Is There To Do In Raleigh NC? - 10/29/07 09:07 AM
Is there anything to do in Raleigh? It depends on your age, interests, hobbies etc., but the overwhelming answer is YES. Over the past ten years Raleigh has seen an incredible amount of growth, which is credited to many things, but mainly the job market, climate and availability of affordable housing … (0 comments)
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healthcare: HUMOR - HEALTH INSURANCE - 10/28/07 09:31 AM
The phone rang and the lady of the house answered, 'Hello.'
'Mrs. Ward, please.'
'Speaking.'
'Mrs. Ward, this is the nurse at the Medical Testing Laboratory. When your doctor sent your husband's biopsy to the lab yesterday, a biopsy from another Mr. Ward arrived as well, and we are now uncertain which one is … (6 comments)
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healthcare: Transportation -Maritime Highways - 09/19/07 06:38 AM
News----Hot Highways with a cool solution. Marine Highways Sept 19th Yahoo story caught my attention. Picture this "anywhere" remove2000 trucks a WEEK off the highway equals:1/8th the fuel costs and 8 MILES of highway 3 LANES wideThis is what is proposed in Baltimore/Norfolk area from the I-95 / I-64 highway Compelling isn't it? What … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Healthcare in Costa Rica - 07/06/07 06:48 PM
Costa Rica is a Latin American paradise. Bountiful with breathtaking beaches, exotic flora and fauna, friendly people, and an endless list of activities and unique sights, Costa Rica can satisfy almost any adventurer's desire.
Over the years, many North Americans have come to visit and fall in love with Costa Rica, finally … (6 comments)
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healthcare: Northeast Medical Center and Carolinas HealthCare System Merger - 06/28/07 11:19 AM
Sunday July 1, 2007 the merger between Northeast Medical Center and Carolinas HealthCare System will be complete. At that time, Northeast Medical Center will take a new name, Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast (CMC-NorthEast).
Residents of Concord and the surrounding areas are fortunate to have such an outstanding hospital in our community. NorthEast Medical Center … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Rebates in Real Estate - 05/03/07 06:40 PM
Rebates seem to be the rage in real estate, and it seems to have started in California. I have a rebate program that is directed only to a few of the people out there that touch my, and my families lives. The Teachers, and Education industry, Police Departments, Fire Departments, the … (1 comments)
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healthcare: More Resources for Seniors - 03/13/07 08:19 AM
Here are resource links for senior that was provided compliments of the Seniors Advantage Real Estate Councel (SAREC) that can help seniors and those preparing for that phase in their life with making informed decisions, planning, financing and downsizing:General coverage of issues and resources for seniors: http://www.aarp.org/ AARP's complimentary reverse mortgage booklet "Home … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Elder Abuse - Prevention and Support Resources - 03/05/07 11:48 PM
Below are resource links for helping prevent Elder Abuse and providing support to Elder Abuse victoms:
National Center on Elder Abuse:
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse:
http://www.preventelderabuse.org/
Their list of national organizations in the field:
www.preventelderabuse.org/additional/organizations.html
Help for victims:
http://preventelderabuse.org/help/help.html
The Directory of Crime Victim Services:
http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices
American Psychological Assn:
www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
If you have any suggestions or know of any other … (3 comments)
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healthcare: Impulse Control Disorders Not limited to ActiveRain members! - 10/20/06 02:14 PM
Stanford medical study showing that Internet related "Impulse Control Disorders" (or Internet "Addiction") are exhibited in a significant portion of the population.A press release, from the Stanford University School of Medicine, announced a published study which is helping answer the question, "Is spending too much time online a prevalent and damaging condition, or … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Tips For Saving Money On Healthcare for Older Adults and People With Disabilities - 10/13/06 11:11 PM
The Medicare Rights Center has five basic tips to help older adults and people with disabilities save money on their health care. 1. Go Online. The internet is a good source of health care information, including prescription drug price comparison web sites. For example, Medicare Interactive, your one-stop, interactive web site provides older … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Eldercare Resources For Caregivers - 10/06/06 01:33 AM
Here are resources for elder caregivers that we hope will be useful. As Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES), we are committed to supporting you...Low-Calorie Diet Tops Exercise for Staying Young New research suggests that while exercise helps ward off chronic ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease that can shorten a normal lifespan, … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Adult Attention Surplus Condition - 10/04/06 11:58 PM
We all have friends or relatives, or maybe it's we ourselelves, who have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). While many regard it in a negative manner, here is someone who, as an adult with ADD himself, takes a more positive approach, calling it: Attention Surplus Condition.Pete Quily, a Canadian blogger, writes a blog, AdultADDStrengths.com, for adults with ADD … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Alzheimer Resource Links - 09/26/06 11:36 PM
For those of us that have loved ones that may be suffering from the effects of Alzhiemer's Disease and/or are caregivers of Alzhiemer's Disease sufferers, here are some resources that we hope will help... Order Online: Free Identify Alzheimer’s Disease Resource KitThe Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to provide a free "Identify Alzheimer's … (2 comments)
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healthcare: Resources For Those That Want to Get or Stay Healthy - 09/23/06 11:56 PM
Here are health related websites that have been suggested by some of our RE/MAX associates.For example, "before Carol Ann Doucette became a Broker Associate, she spent more than 20 years as a surgical technologist. It's knowledge that helps her stay healthy as she balances life and career at RE/MAX By The … (1 comments)
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healthcare: Local Area Memory Disorder Clinics - 09/23/06 11:53 PM
For those those that are experiencing memory problems or have loved-ones that they suspect or have confirmed memory problems, here are memory disorder centers that may be of help in the South Jersey / Philadelphia metropolitan area.
University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease Center, Memory Disorders The center is located at University of Pennsylvania, … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Eldercare Resources For Caregivers - 09/16/06 03:57 PM
For those that are providing care to others, especially eldercare, there is a large amount of information, support and networking resources available online, which can be found below...Long-Distance CaregivingApproximately 7 million adults are long-distance caregivers, mostly caring for aging parents who live an hour or more away. Anyone, anywhere can be a long-distance … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Giving Opportunities: Children's Miracle Network - 09/15/06 05:53 PM
Children's Miracle Network is the alliance of premier children's hospitals. Every year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable.Children's Miracle Network hospitals impact the lives of more children than any other children's organization in the world. Children's hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked To Obesity - 08/09/06 05:30 AM
According to an online article on FoxNews.com, "Americans have sipped and slurped their way to fatness by drinking far more soda and other sugary drinks over the last four decades, a new scientific review concludes."Click here for full article.The above news arcticle was based on a review article published in the The … (0 comments)
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healthcare: For Your Heath: Heart Attacks vs. Strokes - Indentification and Response - 07/29/06 12:49 AM
Here is some good information that can save your live or the lives of those around you...
Most people know about the symptoms associated with a heart attack, but what if you are alone when you suffer a heart attack? What can you do to survive a heart attack when no one can … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Helping Others and Ourselves Avoid the Rising Levels of Elderly Poverty - 07/24/06 08:58 AM
In a prior blog entry I attempted to start a thought process on what we, especially those involved in supporting seniors, are doing to prepare ourselves, our family members and others in our communities for maximum financial security and maximum lifestyle in our later years.
Those of us with SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) training have been equiped to counsel and help seniors make … (0 comments)
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healthcare: Depression - Symptoms and Help - 07/22/06 02:55 PM
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is a serious medical illness; it’s not something that you have made up in your head. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at … (0 comments)
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