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Health plans must provide some tests at no cost The New York Times Share     The White House recently issued new rules requiring health insurance companies to provide free coverage for dozens of screenings, laboratory tests and other types of preventive care. The new requirements promise significant benefits for consumers — if they take advantage of the services that should now be more readily available and affordable. More
 US Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee to address the National Aging Community in St. Louis n4a Share
In less than 20 years, 72 million Americans—twice the number in 2000—will be 65 and older. At that point, older Americans will comprise nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population, representing one in every five Americans. Ms. Greenlee will make her speech at n4a's 35th Annual National Conference, "Answers on Aging," where hundreds of aging community professionals will gather to discuss the latest trends and news from the Aging Network. More n4a announces new board members n4a Share
n4a members have spoken, and the election results have been tabulated. n4a is pleased to announce the individuals who have been elected to serve on the Association's Board of Directors. More NCST is among winners of the 2010 Mature Media Market Awards National Mature Media Awards Share
Congratulations to the National Center on Senior Transportation as a winner of a 2010 Mature Media Market Awards for it booklet "Everyone Rides: Transportation Access for Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Elders." Several AAAs also received awards in other categories. The National Mature Media Awards is the largest awards program of its kind to recognize the nation's best advertising, marketing and educational materials produced for older adults. More  Rules seek to expand diagnosis of Alzheimer's The New York TImes Share
For the first time in 25 years, medical experts are proposing a major change in the criteria for Alzheimer's disease, part of a new movement to diagnose and, eventually, treat the disease earlier. The new diagnostic guidelines, presented recently at an international Alzheimer's meeting in Hawaii, would mean that new technology like brain scans would be used to detect the disease even before there are evident memory problems or other symptoms. More
Health-care overhaul includes pilot program of house calls for elderly patients The Washington Post Share
In this era of assembly-line appointments, when you're lucky to get 10 minutes of face time with a physician, the idea of doctors making house calls seems old-fashioned. But for frail, elderly people with multiple health problems, bringing the medical establishment to the patient makes sense. More  New scan may spot Alzheimer's The New York Times Share
A small company with a new brain scan for detecting plaque, the hallmark physical sign of Alzheimer's disease, presented its results recently at an international conference in Hawaii, and experts who attended said the data persuaded them that the method works. More
 Eldercare Locator and Senior Service America, Inc. release new resource for older job seekers n4a Share
Although the economy is showing signs of recovery, the unemployment numbers in America are at record levels, and the situation is especially troubling for the older adult population. More than 2.1 million people aged 55 and over were unemployed in May 2010 (7.1 percent.) To assist older job seekers — many of whom are attempting to return to the workforce for the first time in many years — the Eldercare Locator and Senior Service America, Inc. developed a new brochure, "Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers." More Alzheimer's Association offer a new free online resource Alzheimer's Association Share
The Alzheimer's Association-Greater Illinois Chapter is pleased to offer this free online resource, Encouraging Comfort Care: A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities. This 21-page booklet provides useful information to families and long-term care facilities personnel about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly care issues related to the late and final stages. More
The Citizens for Modern Transit offers walking guide for seniors Citizens for Modern Transit Share
Ten Toes Express, which is leading the Early Bird Walk at the n4a Conference in St. Louis next week, offers the publication "Step by Step to the Ten Toes Express" — a guide for professionals who create programs for older adults. This guide explains how you can set up a Ten Toe Express program — a fun and unique walking program. More |
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