Thursday, November 8, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate November 8, 2012

Happy Thursday!  How is everybody?

On this date in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt unveiled the Civil Works Administration, creating millions of manual labor jobs for Americans.  Also on this date in 1942, Operation Torch began in French North Africa as British and American troops worked together to develop a new front during WWII.




Newly hired OKDHS Director Ed Lake shared his comments on the outcome of State Question 765.

ER physician Bruce Wapen, M.D. explains how to decide if you need to go to the emergency room or choose a different health care route.  The Administration on Aging published steps for managing type two diabetes.  A National Institute of Health study found that even leisure activity can add years to your life.

Over 45,000 Oklahoma children live with their grandparents according to the OK Policy number of the day for November 7.

The National Council on Aging shares their thoughts on what the fiscal cliff will mean for US aging programs.  The Center on Budget provided their top ten facts about Social Security.

AARPs Jane Quinn discusses how couples can plan for retirement together.

Just for fun, here's a cartoon from Kaiser Health News.

Veterans Day is Sunday.  ASCOG offices will be closed on Monday, November 12.

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