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Respite Care On Chopping Block
Family caregivers provide 80 percent of long-term care needs in the U.S., but many need time away from that job so they can continue to care for their loved ones. Respite can provide short-term relief through several options, including a paid home care worker or providing temporary stays for patients at a residential care facility or adult day care center. Some families pick up the cost of such care out-of-pocket, but many must rely on state and community programs.
However, as states face tough budget decisions, such programs are increasingly on the chopping block.
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CHADD OF BOCA RATON
For parents of children, teens and college students with ADD/ADHD
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
7:00 - 8:30
The Dawson Theater, Education Center, Boca Regional Hospital
800 Meadows Boca Raton, Fl 33486
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Join Hope for the Journey - Support Groups
Open in Dade County, Broward County and
Palm Beach County
These are support groups for Moms looking to be strengthened, and to grow together as we support each other and share our lives.
We will meet once a month to share our stories and open our hearts.
Our goal is to connect each special needs mom with other special moms just like her.
And walk this journey together, supporting and learning together.
See you soon!
Click on here to register:
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Drug To Treat Autism's Core Symptoms May Soon Be Reality
In what could signal a turning point, researchers say they've identified a drug compound that may address two key facets of autism - repetitive behaviors and socialization.
The compound known as GRN-529 is showing significant promise when tested in mice, giving researchers hope that it could lead to a biomedical treatment for people with autism.
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Diet's Effect on ADHD Must Be Studied Further
A new review of research about the effect of diet on children with ADHD finds that there are potential benefits in adjusting what these kids eat, but there is still much to learn.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, along with child and adolescent psychiatrists, note that several studies show fatty acids from fatty fish can moderate the symptoms of ADHD, others find there is no effect. (The report is only available in Danish.)
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