Monday, January 28, 2013

ASCOG Aging Advocate January 28, 2013

Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?

On this date, in 1985, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie led a group of American artists in recording this hit single as part of the USA for Africa concerts to alleviate the famine in Ethiopia.  What was the name of their hit single?

A study shows that Americans cannot afford mental health treatment.

Family caregivers' "labor of love" helps seniors, disabled adults live at home for as long as possible.  Meanwhile, young caregivers have outlets to aid the cause.

A New Jersey bill would provide tax credits for family caregivers.  And the Minnesota Court of Appeals declared a new law allowing the state to pay less to relative caregivers was unconstitutional.

The use of shelters is rising in America as elder abuse rises.

According to reports by federal health officials, Medicare illegally funded $120 million worth of treatment for inmates and immigrants.  In the San Fernando Valley, a doctor pleaded guilty to scamming Medicare out of $3 million.  In Boston, a man was sentenced to probation, home confinement and a $10,000 fine for defrauding Medicare out of $70,000

Beware of scammers claiming to be Medicare officials.  Also, beware of emails claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury.

Here are five ways to keep the lights on when you are broke.

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural center will open a new exhibit on February 28 showcasing memorabilia from World War II Code Talkers.

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