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WINTER 2017

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COMPASSION CITY

In our midst is a revolutionary community , Westland , Michigan . Mayor William R Wild is spearheading community-wide efforts to affect the hearts , the lives , the community , and ultimately humanity in areas of the environment , healthcare , wellness … compassion . Many people , including the Dalai Lama , have warmly lauded the movement .

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DEVICE BATTLES BRAIN CANCER
An exclusive look at new technology in the form of “ Optune ,” a breakthrough portable sensor that monitors brain functions in the fight against deadly Glioblastoma .

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DEALING WITH
DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMERS
Aphasia . When brain injuries or degraded abilities interfere with the ability to communicate … and ways to fight it .

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MiABLE LEADS TO BEING ABLE
The Michigan Achieving a Better Life program is an innovative and helpful way for families to advance from their challenges – a disability savings plan .

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FOCUS ON
VETS - RIDGES AND RINGS
We always focus on vets and the military heroes among us . This issue presents a review of the hit movie Hacksaw Ridge , and you will also find information in our pages about The Freedom Ring .
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