ASCOG Advocate: April 17, 2013

Immigration Museum in Upper New York Bay.

On this date, in 1907, this immigration center in Upper New York Bay processed 11,747 people, more than any other day. 

What was the name of the process center?

They call them "The Greatest Generation" for a reason; 78-year-old Boston marathoner was knocked over in bomb blast, got up and finished the race.  Not all of the marathoners were in the best shape, just ask this woman fighting multiple sclerosis.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 276, modifying absentee ballot procedures for physically incapacitated voters, passed the House on Monday, 93-0.

Kaiser Health News outlines how the President's budget will change Medicare.

Using cellular reprogramming, a team of scientists found a way to treat MS with stem cells.

Exercise can prevent Alzheimer's disease progression, keep patients out of nursing homes.

Brain exercises, like sudoku, can help prevent dementia.

For grandparents raising grandchildren, here is a pamphlet published by the Sesame Workshop on helping children transition.

Here are some old-fashioned ways caregivers can relieve their stress.

ASCOG is seeking volunteers.