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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November 29, 2006 -- The Alliance for Aging Research has partnered with the National Family Caregivers Association to develop a new resource to educate family caregivers on how to care for themselves while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.The resource kit is funded by a grant from MetLife Foundation and includes a leader's guide and DVD to assist community groups in hosting workshops for family caregivers."We are pleased to support this program which provides important tools that focus on meeting the needs of caregivers, who often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease," said Sibyl Jacobson, President, MetLife Foundation."Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, and as the baby boom generation ages the number of Americans with Alzheimer's will soar," said Daniel Perry, executive director of the Alliance. "The vast majority of Alzheimer's patients are cared for at home by family members, and it is very important that we provide family caregivers with tools and resources to cope with this disease."
November 29, 2006 – The biggest problem with the Medicare drug program has been the lack of coverage – with no lack of premium – for senior citizens when they fall into the "donut hole." This is when beneficiaries are responsible for 100% of prescription drug costs between $2,250 and $5,100, and still must pay monthly premiums. KaiserNet.org reports that to find plans that offer coverage in the "donut hole" at a reasonable cost will be even harder in 2007.