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The Incidence of Dementia in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
A new study looks at dementia incidence between six racial and ethnic groups over a period of 14 years
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011, is a multi-pronged effort to address the many challenges facing people with Alzheimer’s disease. The goals of NAPA are: to improve early diagnosis and the coordination … Continue reading →
Mortality Risk Assessment: A Tool for Planning End-of-Life Care
Nurse practitioners make inroads in advanced care planning
A recent study from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners shows that sharing realistic information with patients about their medical prognosis helps facilitate discussions about end-of-life care. The study, published in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners … Continue reading →
Our Weekly Tip: Designating Beneficiaries To Take Care Of Your Assets
Plan ahead for the distribution of your assets after your death
Our Tip of The Week: Most retirement plans, annuities and life insurance policies let you designate beneficiaries who will take control of your assets after you’re gone. By designating beneficiaries, your estate will not have to go through probate — … Continue reading →
The Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project
Michael Colanero’s digital art helps breast cancer survivors heal
Since 2009, digital artist and photographer Michael Colanero has been working with breast cancer survivors on a project that transforms their physical and emotional scars through body art. With the help of body painters Keegan Hitchcock and Georgette Pressler, Colanero converts his digital designs … Continue reading →
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Tagged "Ribbon in the Sky", "Warrior", Art, BCABPP, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project, Breast cancer survivors, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, Death and Dying, Death and Dying Art, Georgette Pressler, Michael Colanero, SevenPonds, Soulful Expressions, UNCOMMON gallery
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