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Winter 2009
American Medical ID is celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary of Saving Lives!
Can you believe how fast the time goes? We certainly can't.
Travel Preparations for Caregiving "Snowbirds"
This time of year, many senior "snowbirds" are packing their bags, closing up northern residences and migrating toward senior communities to escape the winter's fury.
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
The economic value of family caregiving in 2006 was $350 billion, according to recent research, a figure that exceeded the total spending for either Medicaid ($342 billion) or Medicare ($300 billion) in 2005.
Special Offer for American Medical ID Customers:
Medical Alert Systems and Monitoring from Connect America
Medical IDs accurately communicate your healthcare information in an emergency anytime. But for many seniors and their family caregivers, nothing is more important than the ability to live at home independently for as long as possible...
Should You Tell Someone About His or Her Alzheimer's Diagnosis?
In a recent posting, the question was asked about whether or not to tell someone with Alzheimer's disease about his or her diagnosis.
Diabetes in America:
Public Knowledge, Perceiptions & Behaviors
American Medical ID is a proud champion of the National Diabetes Goal and fully supports increasing by 2015 the number of Americans at risk of diabetes who know their blood glucose level and know the appropriate actions to take. www.nationaldiabetesgoal.com
Pomegranates are a Healthy Fad
The pomegranate, an ancient fruit with an exotic reputation, has piqued people's interest once again. Recent researsch has heralded the pomegranate as a super-food, packed with anti-oxidants and all sorts of healthful side effects.
Pomegranate Yogurt Dip
Healthy Recipe
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