Tuesday, October 30, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate October 30, 2012

Happy Tuesday!  How is everybody?

On this date in 1938 Orsen Welles' The War of the Worlds was originally broadcast to a very anxious public.  Also on this date in 1945 Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers to break major-league baseball's color barrier. 

If you are in Lawton this weekend please be sure and join the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m., at Elmer Thomas Park, 3rd and Ferris.

The Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging announced that sequestration would result in 17 million seniors no longer receiving home delivered meals.  In today's ASCOG blog 2013: Sequestration and the Baby Boomer Generation we show how the cuts will impact our area differently.

Hurricane Sandy is creating a disaster area across the eastern seaboard.  Sandy is expected to cause over $10 billion in damages.  Kiplinger shares seven tips to prepare for a disaster.  AARP provides 22 medical tips to prepare for a medical emergency. 
In today's Grandparents.com Newsletter seniors are given several Halloween ideas to share with their grandchildren.

A new study shows how the flu shot can actually reduce your risk of a heart attack.  Meanwhile, caffeine may help prevent mild cognitive impairment.

Candy Sagon asks why cell phones are getting cheaper while hearing aids are more expensive.

The National Council on Aging encourages you to review your Medicare plan during open enrollment even if you are happy with your current coverage.

Graceful Aging shows you how to get back on your feet, literally.

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