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Can Democrats pass bill by White House deadline
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Democratic lawmakers say they are close to a final deal on a health care bill, but serious questions remain as to whether the final legislation can be passed by President Obama's deadline of March 18, when he departs for Indonesia and Australia. More


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Anyone remember what's in the health care bill?
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Since the Senate passed its version of a health overhaul on Christmas Eve, most of the debate has focused on the politics of the effort. By now, many people have forgotten — if they ever knew — what the bill would actually do. So here's a short refresher. More



Seniors pinched by new charges for home care help
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Rising property taxes, failing eyesight and even a tumble that cracked her tailbone haven't forced 89-year-old Angeline DiBeneditto from the home she's had for more than six decades. More

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AoA seeking AAA input on ADRC partnerships and TA needs
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The Administration on Aging, the Lewin Group, the National Council on Independent Living, the National Association of State Units on Aging, and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging have collaborated to develop this online survey to assess status of aging and disability partnerships and technical assistance needs. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by March 31. More

Push for OAA funding increases: Call your Representatives today!
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Representatives Ron Klein, D-Fla., and William Delahunt, D-Mass., circulated a letter to their colleagues requesting signatures in support of a request to Appropriations Subcommittee leaders to increase across-the-board Older Americans Act (OAA) funding by at least 12 percent in FY 2011.

Urge your Representatives this week to sign the proposed letter to ensure strong support from the Subcommittee. Signatures are due by Monday, March 15, so you need to advocate this week with your Member's office.
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Research & Trends


Aging boomers face stark economics
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Not so long ago, Michael Blattman lived in the upscale Washington, D.C., suburb of Potomac, Md., earning $225,000 a year as senior vice president for a student loan company. As he reached his 50s, it never really occurred to him that his job wouldn’t last forever. More

Older workers bring new purpose to volunteer work
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Stuffing envelopes is out and meaningful work experience is in for a new generation of volunteers. Spurred by the tight job market or often career-change aspirations, older workers with specific goals for donating their time are remaking the face of volunteerism. More

Retiring Americans face $260,000 in health care costs
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For retiring Americans, healthcare costs—including nursing home care—average $260,000 and can exceed $500,000, according to new data from the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College and underwritten by Prudential Financial. More

Resources


Making the Case: Saving your state's caregiver support programs
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States are currently struggling with one of the deepest recessions on record. As a result, funding for essential services has been reduced or, in the worst cases, eliminated. More

Opportunities to learn more about the Alzheimer's Association and the Eldercare Locator
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The Administration on Aging (AoA), the Alzheimer's Association and the Eldercare Locator are partnering to promote a series of conference calls in April 2010. The calls will highlight the tools available through the National Alzheimer’s Contact Center and the Eldercare Locator. More

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