Under Pressure on Health Care, White House Fights Back
from The New York Times
The White House started a new Web site this week to fight questionable but potentially damaging charges that President Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system would inevitably lead to "socialized medicine," "rationed care" and even forced euthanasia for the elderly.More

A Primer on the Details of Health Care Reform
from The New York Times
With the debate over the future of health care now shifted from Capitol Hill to town halls, supporters and critics of the Democrats' legislative proposals are polishing their sound bites and sharpening their attack lines.More

Top Aging Services Innovators Honored in Minneapolis
from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies honored the nation's top innovators in aging services programs. Award winners were recognized for their exemplary innovation and sound management practices in helping older Americans remain living independently.More

AoA Announces Availability of $2.5 Million for Lifespan Respite Care Programs
from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin L. Walker is pleased to announce the availability of $2.5 million to provide family caregivers with more opportunities to receive much-needed short-term, temporary relief from providing care for their loved ones. More

2020 Vision: Proposal Would Help the Elderly
from the Times of Trenton
The elderly would have greater access to the services they need to live independently in their homes under proposed federal legislation known as Project 2020. The legislation won positive reviews Tuesday at the 11th annual Conference for Professionals in the Aging Network at the Crowne Plaza in Jamesburg. "Project 2020 would really maxi mize seniors' participation and in dependence in their communities," said Grace Egan, executive director of the New Jersey Foundation for Aging, which sponsored the conference.More

The Sleeper in Health Reform: Long-Term Care and the CLASS Act
from the Kaiser Family Foundation
The Kaiser Family Foundation briefing examines a little-noticed but major provision in two leading health reform bills that would change the way that the U.S. pays for long-term care. The provision, known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, would establish a national voluntary insurance program that would allow for voluntary pre-financing of long-term care through payroll deductions and then provide a cash benefit to purchase services.More

Kennedy's Disability Plan Could Snag Health Bill
from the Washington Times
An insurance plan championed by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy that would help elderly or disabled people avoid nursing homes ironically adds yet another sticking point to the comprehensive health care reform plans for which the Massachusetts Democrat fought through much of his career.More

What Health Care Overhaul Means for You
from NPR
How exactly would new health care overhaul legislation affect you? Here's a tool -- choose categories that best fit your situation and see what the major proposals currently before Congress would mean for you.More

Democrats Lose Big Test Vote on Health Legislation
from The New York Times
Democrats lost a big test vote on health care legislation on Wednesday as the Senate blocked action on a bill to increase Medicare payments to doctors at a cost of $247 billion over ten years.More

AoA Awards More Than $32 Million for Home and Community-Based Services and Supports for Older Americans and Individuals with Disabilities
from the Administration on Aging
Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee has announced more than $32 million to expand and support community-based programs that help promote health, independence and community living for older Americans, veterans and people with disabilities.More