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House Democrats reluctant to take up Senate health care reform bill The Washington Post Share     Determined to enact a health-care reform bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struggled Wednesday to sell the Senate version of the legislation to reluctant Democrats, even as party moderates raised doubts about forging ahead without bipartisan support. More
 Health care bill may be scaled back The New York Times Share
With Democrats reeling from the Republican victory in the Massachusetts special Senate election, President Obama signaled that he might be willing to set aside his goal of achieving near-universal health coverage for all Americans in favor of a stripped-down measure with bipartisan support. More
 n4a keeps up health care reform advocacy n4a Share
While the outlook for a final health care reform package seems to be changing day by day, n4a continues to advocate with legislators for provisions that benefit older adults, their caregivers and persons with disabilities. Working solo, in small alliances and with large coalitions, n4a has sent several letters to the Hill this year already. More How does U.S. long-term care stack up against the rest of the world? Kaiser Health News Share
The Washington Post recently ran a column arguing that the U.S. model for caring for the frail elderly and younger people with disabilities falls far short of the long-term care systems in France and the United Kingdom. There is no doubt the U.S. scheme is deeply flawed. But even as Congress struggles to reform long-term services and supports here, France and the United Kingdom are wrestling with their own systems. More  Eye test could aid in Alzheimer's detection Long Term Living Share
A simple and inexpensive eye test could aid detection and diagnosis of major neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's at an earlier stage than is currently possible, according to new research by University College London scientists. More
More Seniors are choosing self-employment Business Week Share
If you want to find America's entrepreneurs, should you be searching places frequented by senior citizens? The answer, from several data sources, appears to be yes. More Consumers over age 50 should consider cutting copper and iron intake Science Daily Share
With scientific evidence linking high levels of copper and iron to Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and other age-related disorders, a new report in ACS' Chemical Research in Toxicology suggests specific steps that older consumers can take to avoid build up of unhealthy amounts of these metals in their bodies. More  Advocacy Forum: A world without Alzheimer's begins with your voice The Alzheimer Association Share
Advocacy Forum When: March 7-9, 2010 Where: Washington, D.C., Omni Shoreham Hotel As the growing Alzheimer population continues to strain an already fragile health care system, our legislators must understand the urgent need for adequate care and services, and the critical federal research funding necessary to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. Come to the Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum in Washington this March - so they can hear this from you. More
 Call for Nominations – Older Volunteer Awards n4a Share
n4a invites you to respond to a Call for Nominations for the 2010 Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards program sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Now in its eighth year, the program, administered by n4a, honors the exemplary contributions of older volunteers and promotes volunteering among other older adults nationwide. More The articles in Answers on Aging for Professionals are chosen from a variety of sources to keep subscribers informed of topics and trends that impact aging service professionals and the older population they serve. Publication of any article or advertisement does not imply that n4a has endorsed or supports its content. |
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