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Alene Johnson, left, who has dementia, with her daughter, Alice Rodriguez, who is her primary caregiver, at their home in Copperas Cove. Photo by Alicia Wagner Calzada

Finding Help for Caregivers
In her 22-year Army career, Alice L. Rodriguez learned to deal with challenges. She has a tough one now. In March, she became the primary caregiver for her 71-year-old mother, Alene Johnson. Her mom, who has dementia, lives in Rodriguez’s small suburban home in Copperas Cove. More >>

Anti-Tax Initiatives Rejected in Maine, Washington
Voters in Washington and Maine soundly rejected anti-tax initiatives in Tuesday’s election, handing victory to opponents who credited voters for realizing the measures would have caused disastrous cuts to government services. More >>

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To make daily tasks such as applying lipstick easier, Ann Kuykendall’s home is designed with a lower vanity. Photo by Allison V. Smith

October Issue: A Home Accessible to All
Ann Kuykendall cannot walk, but she can easily move around her one-story home with her wheelchair and take care of all her daily needs. “The house is really neat,” said Kuykendall, 66, who moved into the Lake Kiowa home nearly a year ago, along with her husband James, 65, an account executive for a heavy duty parts company. More >>

Maine, Washington Vote on Anti-Tax Initiatives Nov. 3
Voters in Maine and Washington—and soon Texas—will decide on anti-tax ballot measures that opponents believe will cause fiscal disaster in states already rocked by recession. More >>

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