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Vol. 6, No 39
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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In this week's edition of The Caregiver's Hotline:

More Than Half of All Seniors Not Required to File Federal Tax Return
The saying goes that there are two certainties in life – death and taxes. It turns out that a lot of seniors may have a way around one of these certainties, and it’s not death.  [Read the full story]

Untreated Poor Vision in Elderly Linked to Dementia
Elderly with poor vision who do not seek treatment stand a much greater chance than others to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a newly published study. [Read the full story]

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PoliGrip, Staple for Elderly, Under Poison Scrutiny; Maker to Remove Zinc
That tube of goop that dad uses for his dentures may become dangerous if misused or overused. Now, the maker of PoliGrip is taking a dramatic step, reconstituting is line of PoliGrip denture creams to remove zinc as an ingredient. [Read the full story]

Hospital Stay May Be a Slippery Slope to Cognitive Decline
Seniors hospitalized for treatment of a critical illness may leave the hospital with more than a cure; they may end up with cognitive decline, a new report concludes. [Read the full story]

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Fitting in Fitness
Staying fit while caregiving is not a nice-to-do – it’s a must-do. Here are 8 important tips on how you can add a fitness routine to your daily life. And here’s a ninth tip: it’s easier than you may think. [Read the full story]

A Can't-Miss Recipe for Caregiver's Chicken Soup
What does a recipe for chicken soup have to do with caregiving? Our columnist Bill Andrew says the answer is “everything.” He brings you lessons from the co-author of the popular book Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul. [Read the full story]

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