Tuesday, January 29, 2013

ASCOG Aging Advocate January 29, 2013

CurlyLambeauNotreDame.jpgHappy Tuesday, and how's everybody?

On this date, in 1963, the first inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced.  One of the members of that charter class of inductees was a man called "Curly." Curly was founder, player and first coach of the Green Bay Packers.  In fact, they later named their stadium after him.  What is his real name?

The Oklahoma Attorney General is conducting a criminal investigation into charges of abuse and neglect in the state's veterans system.

The president and CEO of the American Hospital Association urges Congress to avoid any cuts to Medicare hospital and outpatient payments.

Oklahoma lawmakers urge their constituents to speak up.

Paul Harasim explains why "men do just fine as caregivers."

The impact of age stereotyping:  "Older people tend to become what they think they are to others."

Two million older Americans are abused every year in a variety of ways.

Why do we forget things as we get older?  Maybe it's because our aging brain makes it harder for us to get enough sleep.

A Houston film festival called "ReelAbilities" promotes awareness on the stories and art of individuals with disabilities.

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