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I know many of you donate blood regularly. And even more of you checked the box on your driver’s license application showing your wish to be an organ donor. But have you ever thought about donating your brain for medical research?

Why would anybody want my brain?

A variety of scans done on living people provide a great deal of insight into the mysteries of the human brain. Yet, there’s nothing else as valuable as the ability to study an actual human brain. These studies lead to significant breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of neurological diseases.

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According to a recent LA Times article, at least 15% of all airline reward miles expire without being used. Airlines issue billions of dollars worth of reward miles each year in the U.S. Consequently, this means that an enormous amount of money goes to waste.

I know how easy it is to let airline rewards expire. I’m guilty of doing that myself a few years ago. At the time, it never occurred to me that a wonderful option is to donate unused miles to charity.

Today I’ll let you know about several charities that are thrilled to receive your unused miles. Before we begin, consider these three important factors:

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Do you have relatives diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia? My dad lived with the many challenges of dementia for several years. As a result, I want to do whatever I can to help researchers figure out how to prevent these conditions.

Yesterday I signed up for a program that just might provide much-needed answers. It’s called GeneMatch, and it’s sponsored by the National Institute On Aging (a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Over 290,000 people have registered so far, and the goal is 500,000.

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Important Update: Box Tops For Education recently stopped using physical coupons. However, you can still take part in the program by uploading digital product codes through their app. I hope you’ll continue to support your local schools through the Box Tops For Education program. Unfortunately, our nursing home residents can no longer collect and clip the physical box tops.

As I’ve mentioned before, we’re always on the lookout for experiences that allow our residents to help others. Residents are always receiving care, yet they rarely get a chance to be the givers. That’s why I encourage you to offer your residents the opportunity to take part in the Box Tops For Education program.

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As we get older, it’s not unusual to experience minor memory lapses. But how do we know what’s normal and what’s cause for concern? This question causes a lot of worries, especially when we hear about so many people being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides a great service to help provide answers to these concerns. Its National Memory Screening Program offers free, confidential memory screenings at sites throughout the country. Will you consider hosting a memory screening at your facility? Here’s what you need to know to get started:

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