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When Disease Knocks At Your Door. (Dealing with Disease).(Brief Article)

Staying Healthy 3, a Weekly Reader publication

| January 01, 1994 | COPYRIGHT 1994 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Walter Dawson is trying to help his father, who has Alzheimer's disease. This disease affects the mind and memory The family's health insurance plan won't pay for the medicine Mr. Dawson needs. So Walter, who lives in Salem, Oregon, has met with the governor and state lawmakers. He has contacted members of Congress, senators, and President Bill Clinton. Walter is trying to get the government to work with insurance companies to help pay for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

When someone in your family is sick, you may feel there's nothing you can do to help. But that's not true. You can help your family when someone is sick just by helping out at home.

Flu in the Family

Tom's little brother Eric has the flu. At first, Tom felt sorry for him, but after two days Tom's really annoyed.

Mom has no time to help Tom with his homework, and Dad is on a business trip. Mom says she won't be able to take Tom to his Cub Scout meeting tomorrow. When he asks for his usual bedtime ...

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