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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals 65 and over, disabled individuals under the age of 65, and those needing kidney transplants or renal dialysis. Consumers contribute to the costs of Medicare through premiums, deductibles and co-payments.

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  1. Fact Sheet - Caregivers' Guide to Medications and Aging
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  2. Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
    National Institute on Aging
    How well you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care.
  3. Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
    National Institute on Aging
    Here are some strategies to help the caregiver manage daily living activities with an Alzheimer's patient, and cope with larger issues.
  4. Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease 2004-2005
    National Institute on Aging
    Alzheimer's disease is an age-related and irreversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years.
  5. I've Fallen, And I Can't Get Up!: Informed Consumer Guide to Assistive Products for People with Temporary Disabilities
    By Lynn Halverson, Katherine Belknap, Anjanette Daigle, Lisa Knight, Stephen Lowe, AbleData
    This Consumer Guide provides information about devices and services that may be helpful when recovering from temporary disability.
  6. Fact Sheet - Legal Issues for LGBT Caregivers
    By Helene V. Wenzel, Family Caregiver Alliance
  7. Fact Sheet - Alzheimer's Disease
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  8. Alzheimer's Disease
    Family Caregiver Alliance
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurological condition in which the nerve cells in the brain die. The...
  9. Technology for People Having Severe Hearing Losses, Hearing Aids, and Assistive Technology
    AbleData
    It's possible for individuals with severe hearing losses to function more efficiently under varying environmental sound conditions.
  10. Factsheet on Scooters
    AbleData
    Scooters can be a great option for people with mobility disabilities.
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