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6 Signs Your Family Member’s ‘Forgetfulness’ Is Actually Alzheimer’s Disease Thumbnail

6 Signs Your Family Member’s ‘Forgetfulness’ Is Actually Alzheimer’s Disease

Old age, or the normal aging process, has to do with forgetting about things you don’t deal with on a regular basis, like forgetting someone you met at a conference months ago or looking up an address that you visited months prior, says Ghalib Wahidi, MD, medical director of Amada Concierge Care. People with Alzheimer’s disease, on the other hand, usually forget things they shouldn’t, like getting lost on the street where they’ve lived for a significant amount of time. Or they might forget the names of close family members and friends they see regularly. These are not normal signs of aging, according to Dr. Wahidi.

What homeowners can do now to prepare for insurance claims after Hurricane Florence Thumbnail

What homeowners can do now to prepare for insurance claims after Hurricane Florence

Taking photos of your belongings and your house can help document both what you own and their condition before the storm. Understanding your insurance policy helps you know what is and isn't covered and how much your deductible is. It also can prevent a mistake when an insurance adjuster arrives to evaluate the damage. If claims are widespread in your area, be prepared to face delays in the claims process.

Local Reviews Can Help Your Business Rank Higher In Local SEO Thumbnail

Local Reviews Can Help Your Business Rank Higher In Local SEO

Get acquainted with Google My Business. Your business can get some attention online, even if you don’t have a website, as long as you’re willing to take a few minutes to complete a Google My Business page. Google has done you the favor of setting up a blank template of a page that you can easily customize for your business -- for free.