Friday, February 22, 2013

ASCOG Aging Advocate: February 22, 2013

The White House
(Matt Wade - Wikipedia)
Good morning!  It's Friday!

On this date in 1974, this man attempted to assassinate President Nixon by crashing a plane into the White House.  What was his name?

CBS News asks the questions, "Will sequestration really be that bad?"

This graph by the Washington Post shows the shrinking Medicare budget.

A new investigation report shows that Medicare overpays on certain medications by hundreds of millions.

A journal publication reveals that people with disabilities are at greater risk of violence and subsequent mental illness.

An Optometrist from August, GA, pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare for more than $800,000.

A local Tulsa station put Oklahoma mental health services under a microscope.


The National Council on Aging explains why managing your medicine matters.


More and more grandparents find themselves in the parenting role.

A new federal rule requires insurers to offer mental health coverage.


US News shares what you need to know about long-term care.

A Missouri bill could turn vacant nursing home beds into senior living quarters.

Oklahoma ranks low on fruits and vegetables.

And caregivers should get foot massages.  (I'm not making this up)

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