Illness in the elderly is often manifested with a condition called delirium. This is an acute state of confusion presenting with drowsiness, loss of memory, fluctuating levels of consciousness and frequently hallucinations and delusions. Many individuals who are frail often do not present with the symptoms of a disease such as a urinary tract infection […]
Confusion in the Elderly — a Life Threatening Condition
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Breast Cancer Survivors Get Life Insurance
Breast cancer awareness month has brought a heightened appreciation for the importance of money in finding the cure, prevention and even expanding treatment options for this deadly disease. Billions of dollars have been raised in this effort. And the money has had an impact. More and more people — women and men — have survived […]
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Savor Pumpkin Pie Spice All Season Long
Fall has arrived, and with it comes the king of all seasonal flavors – pumpkin pie spice. A versatile blend of comforting ingredients like nutmeg and cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice can flavor a lot more than Thanksgiving pie. Add it to a savory pasta dish, like Fettuccine Pumpkin Alfredo. “It’s the perfect dish for a […]
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Horoscope for the Week of November 2, 2014
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Thrifty ways are often appropriate and good for your financial well-being, but there’s a point at which you won’t have the same adventure unless you get a bit extravagant. You’ll reach such a juncture this week, sometime between Thursday and Saturday. Think of it as an investment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). […]
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Mustangs, Lancers Game Could Decide East Valley League
Grant is arguably the last team that could keep Arleta from claiming the 2014 East Valley League title outright. The Mustangs (6-1, 3-0) are unbeaten in league play, and will be heavy favorites against Chavez and North Hollywood in their final two games. Should Grant (5-3, 3-1) pull off a victory, they will be favorites […]
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Uncertainly Only Thing Certain About Lady Monarchs
Monica Hang is normally quick to respond to questions regarding the Los Angeles Valley College women’s basketball team, extolling the virtues while controlling inquiries about perceived flaws and expectations. But this time, the answers about the 2014-15 Lady Monarchs squad are not coming quickly. With each question Hang furrows her brow, thinks the question through, […]
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Strong Public Opposition to Affordable Housing Project Doesn’t Stop Council’s Vote To Approve
The controversial project to build low-income apartments inside the San Fernando Mall took another step toward construction after the city council passed a resolution enabling developers to seek partial funding through the issuance of bonds from the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). The council vote — 3-2 in favor during its meeting on Monday, […]
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Long Beach Man Accused of Killing CSUN Student
SAN FERNANDO (CNS) – A Long Beach man has been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a Cal State Northridge student whose body was found in the Coachella Valley. Agustin Rosendo Fernandez, 28, is accused in the death of Abdullah Abdullatif Alkadi, who disappeared Sept. 17 from his home near the […]
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Cesar Chavez Memorial Committee Commemorates 10-year Anniversary
“He (Cesar Chavez) was really uncomfortable with personal recognition. He believed there were many Cesar Chavez’s, people that made tremendous sacrifice, but whose names are lost to history,” said Paul Chavez, son of the civil rights leader, during remarks thanking the City of San Fernando for recognizing the contributions of his famous father through the […]
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A Second Chance at Chrysalis
In 2011, after 20 years of helping the owner develop and grow a natural supplement company, Rafael Martinez found himself without a job. The Arleta resident was 57-years-old and didn’t even know how to write a resume. After knocking on doors, and seeking help at different employment centers, Martinez said he “reached bottom.” He’d been […]