Tuesday, July 23, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: July 23, 2013

A Landsat satellite from 1999.
On this date, in 1972, the Unites States launched Landsat 1.  It was the first of its kind.

What was the purpose of Landsat 1?

The grisly face of elder abuse, men held captive for their government checks.

A Texas state hospital is in danger of losing federal funding.

An Ohio man who defrauded the government out of over $1 million was sentenced to two years in prison.

Dementia rates decline abroad; America is a little murkier.

A new study outlines the positive benefits a spouse receives when physically caring for their loved-one.

With the sexual revolution generation entering long-term care, are nursing homes ready?

Washington state mental health services may be completely dismantled and rebuilt under a new federal directive.

Medicare speeds up plans for performance-based doctor pay.

Stem cells used to to cure blindness...in mice.

As caregivers are bogged down with caring for their loved ones, they miss out on opportunities to save money.

Sage advice in preventing dementia.

Video:  What to expect in the coming years with health insurance changes.

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