ASCOG Advocate: March 5, 2013

Swedish book "Behind Russia's iron curtain"
1923 (public domain)

On this date, in 1946, in reference to the this world leader used the phrase "Iron Curtain" in his speech at Westminster College, Missouri.  What was his name?

The policy of a California nursing home against performing CPR is highlighted by the death of patient. 

Undercover grandma catches Medicare fraud on tape - ABC Nightline.

More states are compromising on Medicaid expansion.

Oklahoma seniors are failing to take advantage of a property tax break.

Up to 30% of middle-class workers are at risk of retiring in poverty.

Good Housekeeping shares their top safety product choices for seniors.

People with disabilities shares the spotlight at the New York Disabilities Film Festival.

Carol Child shares the challenges of caregiving for a dementia patient in her new book.

Stretching in bed may be the most important exercise you can do for falls prevention.