Friday, February 7, 2014

ASCOG Advocate: February 7, 2014

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Original theatrical release poster.
On this date, in 1940, Walt Disney released its second full-length animated film, Pinocchio. 

The film won two Academy Awards.  One was for "Best Music, Original Song."  What was the name of the song that won?

In the news: 

Governor Fallin proposed a five percent budget cut to state agencies.

Researchers turned adult cells back into stem cells allowing research to continue in a less controversial manner.

Americans consume too much added sugar and it's killing us.

Medicare:

The Congressional Business Office announced a "broad and persistent" slowdown in the growth of Medicare costs.

Lawmakers are still working on a permanent "patch" to prevent steep cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates to physicians.

Alzheimer's and Dementia:

An innovative community in Amsterdam earned the name, "Dementia Village."

Long-term Care:

Moving people out of nursing homes proves to be a difficult task.

A new trend in nursing homes focuses on providing a feeling like you are at home.

Mental Health:

Early treatment of depression may ward off heart attacks and strokes.

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