Design Studio17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDTAnswers on Aging for Professionalshttp://multibriefs.com/briefs/NAAAA/NAAAA.xmlenTo support the growing population of elderly and disabled Americans, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and its partners recently announced an initiative to increase the number of older adult volunteers to one million by 2015. The Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative is a comprehensive online resource center to help leaders in the aging and disability networks engage 55-plus adult volunteers to expand and improve services.17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26af7bb16e1The clock is ticking: The first National Alzheimer's Plan sets a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to treat, or at least stall, the mind-destroying disease. The Obama administration recently finalized the landmark national strategy, laying out numerous steps the government and private partners can take over the coming years to fight what is poised to become a defining disease of the rapidly aging population.17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb269e32866f2Defense contractors have slowed hiring. Tax advisers are warning firms not to count on favorite breaks. And hospitals are scouring their books for ways to cut costs. Across the U.S. economy, anxiety is rising about the potential for widespread disruptions after the November election, when a lame-duck Congress will have barely two months to resolve a grinding standoff over taxes and spending.17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26a6a71ba13The number of long-term unemployed workers aged 55 and older has more than doubled since the recession began in late 2007. Getting back to work is increasingly difficult, according to a recently released GAO report. "While Americans were hit hard by this recession, the ramifications for older workers were particularly severe," Sen. Herb Kohl, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, said.17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26b3b4911f4On May 15, 28 community leaders from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., to share successful models of local collaboration for creating livable communities. n4a's "Livable Communities Leadership Summit," sponsored by MetLife Foundation and The Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative, drew representatives from the aging network, "citizen-led initiatives" such as Villages and NORCs, academic and aging advocacy organizations. All were eager to learn new approaches, build new partnerships and strengthen their network for future development of communities that both accommodate the aging of the population and benefit from the vast social capital it brings. The positive energy generated by this meeting promises to carry over into livable communities initiatives to come. 17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb53ac1cc49f5n4a and the National Health Index is a finalist for the Sanofi Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge. The Sanofi Data Design Diabetes Challenge provides $100,000 in funding to the winner to further develop the winning program. View the presentations and then VOTE for the n4a Diabetes Care Center project. You may vote once a day, every day for a week! 17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb53aeb11a056Exhibit at this year's n4a Conference & Tradeshow in Denver, Colo. This year's exhibit features new benefits for exhibitors, including: A tradeshow "scavenger hunt," a buffet lunch in the Tradeshow, extended breaks and exhibitor meals are included in the booth price! Deadlines are fast approaching! Secure your sponsorship, booth and ad now!17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb53b1b3be397The raw number of centenarians in America is increasing. In fact, they are one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the country. Genetic analysis of centenarians demonstrates that multiple genes may also confer protective benefits. 17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26ade8dda88People who suffer from chronic depression throughout their lives are more likely to develop dementia compared with people who aren't depressed, according to a recently released study. 17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26b56cec1d9For National Women's Health Week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women's Health created the Healthy Women's Action Kit. This kit provides the information for women to: manage cholesterol, blood pressure and risk for diabetes; use cosmetics safely; recognize and avoid online health scams; confidently talk to your doctor about menopause and hormones; find a workable stop-smoking method; and more! Read the publications and order the free kit online.17 May 2012 13:33:14 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fb26a891a2e310