Tuesday, July 16, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: July 16, 2013

Parking meter circa 1940.
On this date, in 1935, the world's first parking meter was installed.  

In what city was the parking meter first installed?


Kentucky, with its rapid switch-over to private Medicaid, is dealing with a plethora of complaints.

Fifteen charged with Medicaid fraud in southern Illinois after charging Medicaid with bogus claims to pay caregivers who were either out-of-state or in prison.

Social Security benefits will extend to same-sex couples who were married legally under state laws, but will not extend to states who only honor civil unions.

Aging athletes in New York City are being honored by the Stickball Hall of Fame.

Caregivers who learn about Alzheimer's disease, and take advantage of the support and respite programs, are more likely to better cope with the progress of the disease.

With senior citizens expected to make up over a fifth of the state's population, Connecticut moves forward with newly formed Department of Aging.

Aggressive behavior in dementia patients often misunderstood.

In Glasgow, Scotland, a new idea turns to reality as the world's first "dementia dogs" start work with aging couples.

A Buffalo postal carrier admits to stealing over $400,000 from an elderly man to fund gambling habit.

Jamaica church raises $15.6 million to build 53-unit project to house seniors caring for their grandchildren.

Volunteers are needed for ASCOG's Medicare Assistance Program; email Vonn at salt_vo@ascog.org for more information.

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