Thursday, December 13, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate December 13, 2012

Happy Thursday!  Have you kissed a caregiver today?

On this date in 1925, Richard Wayne was born.  He is currently scheduled to be the recipient of the Life Achievement Award at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony.  What is his name?



The director of the Maine office of Aging and Disability Services reports that 85% of elder abuse cases are never reported.

Negotiations pick up as the "fiscal cliff" looms, but the President Obama and Speaker Boehner appear no closer to a deal.  Meanwhile, holiday shoppers appear to be wary about spending with the uncertain fiscal future.

As the debate about salt intake continues, moderation appears to be the central theme.  But how much can you safely cut out of your diet?

A "spokesdog" for disabilities will soon be fitted with a prosthetic paw.

Just for fun, listen to a symphony written by Derwyn Holder as a tribute to Medicare.





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