Tuesday, February 19, 2013

ASCOG Aging Advocate: February 19, 2013

U.S. Marines (Public domain)
Happy Tuesday!  How's everybody?

On this date in 1945, about 30,000 United States Marines landed on this island in the Pacific.  What is the name of the island?

Alarm bells are sounding but sequestration is still likely.

Caregivers are motivated to keep their loved ones out of nursing homes.

A majority of Americans suffering from mental illness are not receiving treatment, according to a recent study.

Medicare is requiring pharmacies to end the practice of refilling prescriptions without patient approval.

Out of pocket expenses for prescriptions will be reduced for Medicare recipients.

Founder of Women Embracing Abilities Now honored with the 2012 Presidential Citizen's Medal.

Families are turning to continuous care retirement communities as an alternative to long term care.

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