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Cancer patients face many challenges. Many people struggle with what to do after being diagnosed with cancer. Understanding the different treatment options available and the financial impact cancer will have in your life can result in many emotions. Cancer treatments...
Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that many Americans suffer from. Asperger's syndrome has become more recognized by the public in recent years due to the medical community learning more about Asperger's and diagnosing more individuals with the condition who...
Individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome often struggle doing daily activities. For those who have kids, life can be even more challenging. Taking care of children when you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome can be a daunting...
Many people have heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This mental condition affects 11 percent of children according to the latest study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This is an increase from 7.8 percent of children in 2003. The...
Social Security disability benefits help millions of people in the United States every year. SSDI recipients often rely on these benefits to help pay for monthly living expenses that they otherwise may not be able to afford. SSDI benefits help many Americans....
Millions of people suffer from depression in the United States. Depression is one of the most common types of mental illnesses in the world, and a new report found that depression is a common reason for disability. Depression causes disinterest or sadness in...
Yesterday the country honored our nation's former and current veterans for their service and dedication to America. Veterans make several sacrifices during their service, including risking their lives, and many veterans come home with disabling injuries that make...
In order for a child to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, his or her family must meet certain criteria. For example, the family can't earn more than two times the poverty level, nor can it have more than $3,000 in assets. Of course, the child must also...
We have previously spoken about how disability benefits are not just for adults. Supplemental Security Income benefits can help both adults who are unable to work and children with severe disabilities. There are people throughout Georgia who are otherwise ineligible...
Many people in Atlanta look to news programming as a source of credible information. There are, of course, some programs that command a little less respect than they should, but "60 Minutes" is generally regarded as honest and informative. For disability service...
