Tuesday, November 6, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate November 6, 2012

Happy Tuesday!  Get out and vote!  It's election day.

On this day in 1972 Meet the Press made its television debut.  Also on this date, Memphis became the first major city to join the Tennessee Valley Authority, the largest regional economic development agency in America.  The TVA Act was signed into law by Pres. Franklin D Roosevelt in 1933.


Hurricane Sandy is still proving a challenge, especially for seniors living in its path.

A study shows that chocolate may be responsible for higher intelligence.  In related news, November is National Diabetes MonthMedicare.gov has information on how Medicare covers diabetes

Alison Biggar writes about her days as an Alzheimer's caregiver.

AARP's Jean Chatztky helps you decide if it's better to rent or buy a home after retirement.

Just for fun, ever seen old movies put to the music of the 70's?  Watch this video titled "Rita Hayworth is Staying Alive."

Effective March 1, 2013 all federal benefits payments must be made electronically.  Learn how you can switch now.

Medicare has a program to help make seniors more comfortable in their last days of life.  Read more about Medicare's hospice coverage in this blog.  Health coverage is dwindling for new retirees.

This Graceful Aging video presents the fight for dignity faced by aging veterans.

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