Monday, March 11, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: March 11, 2013

President Roosevelt signing the act into law.
On this date, in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed this act into law, allowing America to loan its war supplies to the Allies in Europe, and effectively ending the pretense of neutrality during World War II. 

What was the name of the act?

The Oklahoma Senate is considering a bill to authorize electronic monitoring for residents' rooms, Senate Bill 587.  Here is a copy of the current bill.  To find out how to contact your senator, click on this link.

A California jury awarded $23 million to the family of a woman who died of elder abuse in an assisted living center.

Daughters of an Oklahoma nursing home patient, who was abused by two aides, are advocating for the state Health Department to increase inspections and to speed up investigations.

A Chicago Public Schools cook is being held by police after her 90-year-old grandmother was found dead from neglect.

Counselors at a Narconon facility lose their certifications following the detoxification death of a patient.

A Medicare phone scam is targeting older Oklahomans.

Therapy dogs help reduce stress to women caregivers...in India.

OKDHS is seeking nominations for Achievement in Aging awards.

And, wine has an anti-aging properties.  Trust me on this one...


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