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Dementia care educator Teepa Snow explains ‘brain change’ and what it means for caregivers
( Aging Untold ) — Dementia can change how families talk, plan and get through a normal day, and many caregivers are working out what to do in real time. Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized dementia care educator, occupational therapist and founder of Positive Approach to Care , ...
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Truck on fire near home on East Gustavus, Laredo police report
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A truck is on fire close to a home near 3004 E. Gustavus, according to Laredo police. A tree is also catching fire, police said. Heavy smoke is in the area. This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information is released. For more headli...
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U.S. adds 165,000 jobs in October as hiring rebounds
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - U.S. job growth accelerated in October, beating economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged lower. Employers added a seasonally adjusted 165,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. That was nearly three times the 59,000 eco...
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The hidden risks of denial in caregiving: When a loved one’s decline is hard to accept
( Aging Untold ) — When a loved one starts to need extra support, admitting how much has changed is one of the hardest hurdles families face. Denial can step in naturally to protect us from overwhelming grief, but avoiding reality for too long can risk caregiver burnout and compr...
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Woman went on a first date and never returned. Now, more of her remains have been found
MILWAUKEE (Gray News) - A jawbone found in Milwaukee has been identified as belonging to a 19-year-old woman who was killed and dismembered after a first date. Sade Robinson’s mother, Sheena Scarbrough, said at a news conference Thursday that a pedestrian found her daughter’s jaw...
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Downtown cathedral to host Mass honoring veterans and their families
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A red, white and blue Mass to honor veterans, their families and the people who sacrificed along with them will be held at the cathedral downtown, Dr. Julie Bazan, executive director of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center, said. Bazan anno...
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How to lower prescription costs and still get the medication you need
( Aging Untold ) — If prescription costs have you doing the math every month, there are options to explore to bring the price down and still get the medication you need. Start with the health care question Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said prescription affordability is a health...
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These mall walkers are bringing a ’90s vibe back in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — In the 1980s and 1990s, the mall was a place to gather beyond shopping, and one Oregon woman is bringing vibes from that era back to the Lloyd Center mall in Oregon. Krista Catwood started the Food Court 5000 walking group. Participants wearing s...
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Some patients are choosing self-pay alternatives to medical insurance
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) —Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than file insurance claims, saying it can be significantly cheaper for certain services like MRI scans. Greta Fuller faced this decision when her 10-year-old son needed an MRI ...
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Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club hosts bowling tournament for scholarship fund
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club is hosting a bowling tournament Saturday, Nov. 7, at Jett Bowl North that could help Laredo students pay for college at Texas A&M. The tournament starts at 11:30 a.m. Teams can sign up at the event, and donations are welcome. All...
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ALS is on the rise, tracking cases could tell us why
( InvestigateTV ) — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has no cure, and the number of cases is projected to rise. The number of people in the U.S. with the disease is not known because doctors are not required to report cases to their health departments. A growing number of s...
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These researchers can trace a World War II veteran’s service for families
NEW ORLEANS, La. ( InvestigateTV ) — A program at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans is helping families learn about their loved ones’ service by tracking down veterans’ official records. Researchers can find details that include training, medical history, units, bat...