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What was the name of this battle that resulted in the loss or capture of over 115,000 American Troops?
The Oklahoma House passed (95-0) Senate Bill 629, authorizing the Department of Health to inspect nursing facilities operated by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, however, the title was stricken causing the bill to go to a conference committee.
The GOP is likely to agree to President Obama's plan to save money in Social Security and Medicare, but are not likely to budge on raising taxes.
Proposed bill would require cameras in nursing homes, has yet to receive a "no" vote. Video was used to send a Virginia care provider to jail for elder abuse.
Florida seniors prepare for managed care. Feds are poised to approve alternative plans for Medicaid expansion.
An Arizona caregiver was sentenced to probation for mercy killing of his MS patient wife.
Residents in Connecticut react to plan placing ex-cons into nursing homes. Since 1981, the number of prisoners over 55 has grown from about 9,000 nationwide to 124,900 last year.
Two people were convicted in federal court in Baton Rouge for running a scheme that defrauded Medicare of $17 million. Identity thieves pose as Medicare employees. DHHS Inspector General says Medicare overpaid on medical equipment in the amount of $70 million.
As the VA hires new mental health workers, community health programs may see staffing shortages. With a shortage of mental health providers, Britain turns to do-it-yourself courses.
The U.S. joined a disability lawsuit against the state of Oregon.
Over 9000 nursing homes targeted by OSHA. A California nursing home was fined $100,000 for over-medicating 82-year-old patient. Alarm-free nursing homes prove to be safer for patients, better for staff morale.
Here are eight strategies for preventing the problem of too much life at the end of your money.
Rosie Riveter gets chance to see her handiwork years later.
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