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Marcy Fiacco juggles her dietitian business while caring for her children and her mother, Venitah Sanders, 81, who recently moved in with the family in Schodack. Photo by Katja Heinemann/Aurora Select

Caring for the Caregivers
Carolyn Day is her husband’s constant companion. Five years ago, Jerry Day was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Today, the disease has progressed to the point where his wife can’t even slip away to attend a caregiver support group.  More >>

State Budget Cuts Hurting People From Coast to Coast
The most vulnerable groups—elderly, disabled and children—are hardest hit when 41 states make midyear budget cuts in health, education and state government workforces in 2009.  More >>

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Architect Glen Cherveny looks over plans for single family homes that use universal design. Photo by Todd France

September Issue: Builders Catch On to Design for Living
Architect Glen Cherveny was “dragged kicking and screaming” into a meeting of Accessible Long Island last year. The coalition of builders, planners and community organizers promotes the use of universal design in new and renovated homes and buildings. More >>

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