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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…
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World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are…
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Celebrate March for Meals 2023!
On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition…
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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Early Supporter of New Alzheimer’s Blood Test
There are over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, that number may reach over 14 million. This means it’s likely…
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Alzheimer’s Researcher Guided by his Grandmother’s Experience
About 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today and are waiting for a cure. By 2050, close to 15 million will be diagnosed…
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World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, over 50 million people live with…
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The Critical Ways America’s Charities’ Nonprofit Members are Helping Communities Respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities – some more visible than others in their impact and the needs they meet. While COVID-19, otherwise known…
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Capital Caring Health: Advanced Home Care & Hospice For All Ages at All Times
Capital Caring provides the highest quality advanced illness care with Dignity, Respect, and Compassion. One of the first and largest nonprofit hospices in the United…
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Montgomery Hospice: Gentling the Journey for Our Diverse Communities
We all want our loved ones to be comfortable as their health declines, right through to the end of life. We also want to deal…
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