The final days of Gene Hackman, 95, remain shrouded in mystery, as he was found alone after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away from a rare viral infection while caring for him amidst his advanced Alzheimer’s and heart disease. With around seven million Americans facing Alzheimer’s, experts emphasize the importance of support for caregivers, highlighting the need for improved education on disease progression and caregiving techniques. To enhance quality of life for both patients and caregivers, suggestions include maintaining social connections, creating a caregiving team, seeking expert advice, utilizing monitoring technology, and prioritizing self-care to prevent caregiver burnout.
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AOC teams up with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for bill capping credit card interest at 10%
Millennial congresswomen Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to protect working class Americans from high interest rates. Despite previous support from President Trump, experts warn that such a drastic cap could lead to credit rationing and harm low-income borrowers. The proposal faces opposition from banking groups and has not gained significant traction in Congress. Full Article
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