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Problem Solvers Is it Alzheimer's or just forgetfulness Is it Alzheimer's or just forgetfulness
You get older, you get more forgetful. Trust me, I know. This is a normal part of aging. It doesn't mean you have Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. So how do you know?
Problem Solvers Full flights, small seats make passengers grumpy Full flights, small seats make passengers grumpy
Airlines keep shrinking the size of seats to stuff more people onto planes, those empty middle seats that once provided a little more room are now occupied and more people with tickets are being turned away because flights are overbooked.
Problem Solvers Best things to buy in April Best things to buy in April (Video)
From home accessories to footwear, the month of April is packed with all sorts of opportunities to save money. Here are some of the best buys this month, according to retail experts at bankrate.com and dealnews.com.
Problem Solvers Foreign lottery scams turn violent Foreign lottery scams turn violent (Video)
A frightening trend of violence has trusting seniors, immigrants vulnerable consumers with dementia losing their life savings to foreign lottery scam operations based in Jamaica.

The con men claiming you've won lots of money, but must pay a tax or fee to collect your winnings.
Problem Solvers Even over-the-counter drugs still have some risk Even over-the-counter drugs still have some risk
When you have a minor health problem, non-prescription drugs can be a convenient and inexpensive way to go. But Dr. John Swartzberg at the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter reminds us that over-the-counter does not mean harmless.