Friday, December 28, 2012

ASCOG Aging Advocate December 28, 2012

Good Morning!  It's Friday!  Hope you enjoyed your Christmas break.

On this date, in 1958, the "Greatest Game Ever Played" was won by the Baltimore Colts over the New York Giants in the NFL Championship Game. Who was the quarterback of the Colts?


In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we must ask ourselves, "Are we prepared for the worst?"

The Government Accounting Office (GAO) announced this week that Medicare could save $880 million on dialysis payments. 

About 13 million seniors are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.  Forbes' Howard Gleckman explains some of the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage.

The flu has arrived in south central Oklahoma (trust me on this one). Everyone is encouraged to get a flu shot. 

This graph from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows the impact expected on states as a result of the Budget Control Act caps that were passed last year.

Due to a rising senior population as well as a rising crime rate against seniors, the El Dorado County Sheriff's office is adding a new position to focus solely on elder abuse

The U.S. Health and Human Services inspector general ordered PacifiCare of California to repay $224,388 in Medicare overpayments, though the estimated overpayment is over $424 million.

AARP's Lolita Baldor and the APs Mitch Stacy remember the legacy of retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.

Many of our area Title III nutrition sites have been closed due to inclement weather.  For information on site closings, please contact Delta Nutrition at 580.255.3967.




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