The American Kidney Fund today launches a national campaign to raise awareness about kidney disease, a serious and increasingly common condition that is damaging the health of as many as 31 million Americans. Pair Up: Join the Fight to Prevent Kidney Disease encourages women to take two simple, yet powerful actions: learn if they’re at risk for kidney disease; and spread the word about kidney disease to loved ones who also may be at risk. The launch of Pair Up coincides with the release of a national survey revealing that most Americans who care for their loved ones’ health are unaware that diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease.
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According to the “2011 Financial Reality Check Study” conducted by Genworth, 75% of Americans have never had a conversation about long term care with their loved ones. However, 70% would not know what to do if a family member were to require immediate long term care assistance; an alarming statistic considering that 6 out of 10 people will need long term care sometime during their lifetimes. The data also suggests consumers are suffering from overall financial planning inertia; however, the lack of education around long term care (LTC) planning can have significant consequences.
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Adults aren’t the only ones who should be thinking heart smart this February, as heart disease is a concern for an increasing number of children, too. Research shows that overweight kids are more likely to develop heart disease as adults. And many overweight children already have conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which puts them at risk for heart disease now.
The good news is that most kids can address these risks with changes in diet and exercise. Throughout February, which is American Heart Month, BeSmartBeWell.com highlights the heart risks facing overweight kids and provides advice for how to manage them.
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Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford today announced that the state’s Cash Dash unclaimed property program has a new name, I-Cash, and has added 780,000 new names to the public web database. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is making this effort to connect even more Illinois residents with their cash and assets.
I-Cash, part of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division, connects state residents with their unclaimed property. The program was established in 1999 with the goal of helping Illinois residents through the process of reclaiming money or assets. It’s common for people to lose track of their assets when they move or when loved ones pass away, and businesses and banks are required to turn over unclaimed accounts to the treasurer’s office.
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KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station serving Southern and Central California, has launched Your Turn To Care (www.yourturntocare.org), a robust website designed to serve as a resource for families, caregivers and seniors across the country who are faced with the challenge of taking care of ailing or aging loved ones or dealing with aging-related issues.
Developed by KCET as a companion to its original television series Your Turn To Care, hosted by Holly Robinson Peete, the enhanced Your Turn to Care website encourages visitors to ‘Watch, Explore and Connect’ through more than 60 original videos featuring expert advice on topics ranging from caregiving and finance to health and wellness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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More than half of America’s boomer caregivers, ages 40 to 60, need support and help, according to a new survey conducted by AARP and the Ad Council. The survey coincides with the launch of a new multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign created to provide information and support to the more than 42 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, many of whom feel isolated and alone in caring for their loved ones. The new Caregiver Assistance PSAs, created pro bono by ad agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP), illustrate the physical, emotional and mental strain on caregivers, communicating that there is help and “together we can be stronger.”
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In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the holiday season, Sunrise Senior Living (NYSE: SRZ) is offering tips and support groups to help families as they care for the growing number of seniors with memory loss.
“The holidays can be a stressful time for any family and celebrating with a loved one with memory loss adds unique challenges,” said Rita Altman, vice president of Memory Care and Program Services at Sunrise. “The holidays are meant for celebrating together, so it is important to help those with memory loss feel that they are a part of your celebration. By following these simple tips, you can include your loved ones in more meaningful ways.”
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The holidays offer much to look forward to, like spending time with friends and family sharing in the season of joy and generosity and creating memories to last a lifetime. This year, spend more time making holiday memories with loved ones by incorporating fresh, delicious, time-saving products like Simply Potatoes in your holiday meal planning.
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With the holidays just around the corner, there’s still much to be done. Shoppers plan to spend $848 on gifts this season, according to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, and they’re loading up on gifts for an average of eight people this year. If you’re like most, you started early, but you’re still not there yet. Chances are the last ones left on your list are your closest friends and loved ones, because they’re always the hardest to buy for. That’s why New York Times bestselling author and lifestyle expert Jill Martin is on hand to offer some tips for harried holiday shoppers.
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Bangkok has seen a lot of new born themed and design hotels in recent years and Siam @ Siam was one of them. Open in 2006, the hotel became the trend setter for many other ones to come. And until today it has done exceptionally well in maintaining its high standard in service and hospitality, and of course in surprising all the visitors with its jaw-dropping kind of interior design.
