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Why ongoing vigilance is a must when a parent lives in memory care 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In memory care, safety is the bottom line. Residents live in secured memory-care facilities because dementia or cognitive impairment makes it difficult for them to look out for themselves and it is risky for them to live alone. For many of these older adults, issues with wandering mean they need Playing Through: Reston National Golf Course 10/27/2017 04:38am • RESTON, Va. — I haven’t played a lot of country club golf in my life. But one of the things that always stood out on the rare occasion that I did was the difference in the quality of fairways over a public run. At a good country club, you’ll never have a bad lie in the short grass. That’s ra What Does Comedy Tell Us About Depression? 10/26/2017 08:00pm • "The secret source of humor itself is not joy, but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven." That sentiment, offered by no less an authority on humor than Mark Twain, is just one of many that link the funny bone to unhappiness. "Comedy equals tragedy plus time" is another. On the other hand, laughter i 17 Bucket-List Cruise Itineraries 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Soak up unforgettable scenery and experiences on the ultimate journey. The world seems boundless when you imagine exploring it by ship. With the vast seven seas and countless inner waterways around the globe, it's easy to fantasize about sailing to exotic ports of call and visiting far-off destinati What Is a Domestic Violence and Abuse Shelter and How Do I Find One? 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Somewhere in Arlington County, Virginia, there's a safe house for members of households affected by domestic violence. Eleven beds await spouses or partners, children or other family members at risk. In back is a kennel for pets of fleeing families. "Our shelter is for folks who are fleeing imminen IRA or 401(k), Roth or Not -- Where Should You Save? 10/23/2017 08:00pm • Everyone knows saving for retirement should be a priority. It comes somewhere after paying bills and before that vacation in Greece. The challenge has become not whether to save for retirement, but rather where to save. With so many ways to do it -- employer-sponsored plans or individual retirement Determine Whether a STEM Major Is the Right Choice 10/23/2017 08:00pm • In an age where people can have careers as trendy as a fitness blogger or as traditional as an accountant, many adults say teens should set their sights on jobs in science, technology, engineering or math, commonly referred to as STEM. More than 30 percent of Americans say they would encourage high Officials: It could be a week before Bethesda residents return to apartments 10/23/2017 01:27pm • WASHINGTON — A weekend fire that displaced more than 1,100 Bethesda residents could keep them from going home for the rest of the week. It could be five to seven days before residents of the Promenade north tower can get back into their apartments on Bethesda's Pooks Hill Road, according to the The Latest: Senate passes $4 trillion budget blueprint 10/19/2017 09:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on President Trump, Congress and $4.1 trillion budget plan (all times EDT): 9:30 p.m. The Senate has passed a $4 trillion budget blueprint that is a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promises for ``massive tax cuts and reform.'' The 51-4 How to make your Wi-Fi safer 10/19/2017 04:39am • Q: What should I be doing to protect myself from the new Wi-Fi hacking problem? Wireless internet access has always been more vulnerable to unauthorized access than a wired connection because it’s a broadcast technology. It’s essentially broadcasting a signal that only requires a person with il Buyer Beware: Health and Safety Dangers in a Fixer-Upper 10/17/2017 08:00pm • Fans of HGTV and enthusiastic do-it-yourselfers would likely jump at the chance to take an outdated house and make it their own. A fixer-upper is often an economical alternative to a move-in ready home, affording you the opportunity to customize the layout, materials and overall look to match your 50 clever ways to trim Thanksgiving travel costs 10/17/2017 07:00am • Save money and stay calm during the holiday frenzy with these pro tips. Holiday travel doesn't have to be a nightmare. Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile for an obligatory Thanksgiving meal with family and friends or you're plotting a spur-of-the-moment getaway, there are ple Near-Death Experiences Are Real, Doctor Says 10/16/2017 08:00pm • In 1987, Barbara Bartolome says she died. And 30 years later, she continues to tell her story. The Santa Barbara, California-based retiree says she went into cardiac arrest after an X-Ray technician tipped an exam table the incorrect way during a Myelogram test, accidentally lowering her head instea Buy these popular toys now — before they sell out this holiday season 10/16/2017 08:00pm • Given that it's only October, you're probably thinking more about Halloween than holiday shopping. But if you have kids on your gift list and want to avoid another Hatchimals debacle (when one of the year's most sought-after toys sold out before Christmas), it's time to get serious. Walmart, Toys Social Security Changes Coming in 2018 10/15/2017 08:00pm • Social Security beneficiaries will get 2 percent bigger payments in 2018. The Social Security program will also be tweaked in several important ways that affect how much you pay in and will receive in retirement. Here's a look at the Social Security changes you can expect to see in 2018. Bigger pay