ASCOG Advocate: July 31, 2013

Larisa Latynina in 2010.

On this date, in 2012, this Olympian broke a 48-year-old record for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics.  The record was previously held by Larisa Latynina. 

What was the name of the Olympian who set the new record?

A Tampa man faces neglect charges in the death of his 82-year-old mother.

Green House homes look to replace nursing homes.

Chicago nursing home operators face kickback charges.  A Minnesota nursing home faces neglect charges in the death of a patient.  A Florida jury awards a son $1.2 billion in nursing home death case.

Health.com seeks to debunk the myths about multiple sclerosis.

Medicaid HMOs post strong earnings reports in Kansas.

A link has been found between taking blood pressure medicine and lower rates of dementia-related deterioration.

Obamacare receives credit for savings seniors on Medicare over $7 billion on prescriptions.