Monday, October 29, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate October 29, 2012

Happy Monday!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

The Great Depression officially began on this date in 1929.  On this day in 1960 Cassius Clay won his first professional fight. 

Seniors live longer if they retire in Hawaii according to a new article in Forbes.

A seminar in Lawton helped caregivers learn how to deal with their loved ones with Alheimer's.

AARP posted an online quiz to test our knowledge on kidney stones.  Also on their website is an article on how to avoid ten bad spending habits and another article on how to get out of a bad deal if you have buyer's remorse.  You can also see what changes are in store for Social Security in 2013.

Foster grandparents programs were featured on NBC.  The programs are part of Senior Corps.

FEMA enourages you to make sure your smoke alarm is up to date.

The flu vaccine continues to be the best defense against the flu.  Flu.gov provides a video with flu tips.

Now is the time to start to prepare for long term care.  The Administration on Community Living posted an announcement for an upcoming webinar on how integrating Medicare and Medicaid will impact assisted living.

When older workers lose a job it takes them longer to find a new one than younger workers.  Huffington Post comments on why professors love veterans.

Finally, you can avoid trips and falls if you remain "mindfully aware" according to recent studies.

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