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(HHS) Sebelius Launches 'Year of Community Living' Initiative In observing the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C. -- the ruling establishes that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discrimination" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday (June 22) unveiled a "Year of Community Living" initiative. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the way disabled people and the chronically ill are cared for, with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration on Aging (AoA) assuming leadership roles in administering the program. Login to see complete story
06/22/2009 1:48 PM

Capitol Hill

(HEALTH REFORM) Obama Proposes Medicaid/Medicare Cuts President Obama is recommending a series of Medicare and Medicaid cuts, designed to cut $313 billion in payments over 10 years. The proposal is part of his larger plan to overhaul the nation's healthcare system. These savings would then be passed on to finance a refit of the U.S. healthcare system. The payment reductions would be aimed at hospitals, medical device-makers, outpatient treatment facilities and other providers. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 5:17 PM

(SENATE) Special Panel on Aging Examines Safety Issues Affecting Seniors Older adults are at a substantially increased risk of severe illness and death during public health emergencies. And this risk to older adults poses a serious threat to the nation's overall security, Dr. Richard Besser on Wednesday (June 24) told the Special Committee on Aging. Login to see complete story
06/25/2009 12:54 PM

Courts

(SUPREME COURT) Sotomayor's Record Examined; Important to Seniors-Related Business Owners The left-leaning Alliance for Justice has issued a 16-page detailed report examining Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's rulings in business and consumer cases while she served on the district court, the appeals court, and in the private law firm where she once worked. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 5:10 PM

Events Calendar

(CONFERENCE) Researchers to Reveal the Origins of Aging on Global Stage Four of the biologists who described the underlying causes of aging will soon share their findings with an international audience during a symposium at the upcoming World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, taking place July 5–9 in Paris, France. The presentation, titled "Ageing Is no Longer an Unsolved Problem," is being supported by the Ellison Medical Foundation and co-sponsored by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 11:47 AM

Federal Agencies

(AOA) Greenlee Confirmed as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Department of Health & Human Services. President Obama nominated Greenlee for the position on May 4. Login to see complete story
06/26/2009 09:06 AM

(MEDICARE FRAUD) Early Morning Takedown Nabs Medicare Suspects in Detroit, Miami Fifty-three people have been indicted for schemes to submit more than $50 million in false Medicare claims in the continuing operation of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Detroit, Attorney General Eric Holder, Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and FBI Director Robert Mueller told reporters Wednesday (June 24) at a press conference in Washington, DC. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 1:09 PM

Funding Opportunities

(ALL STATES ) Grant Applications Being Encouraged for Aging & Disability Resource Centers (Deadline: Aug. 10) The Department of Health & Human Services, in conjunction with the Administration on Aging's (AoA's) Office for Planning & Policy Development, is making available $10 million for the "Aging and Disability Resource Centers: Empowering Individuals to Navigate Their Health and Long Term Support Options" program. The money is to be distributed by way of 50 grants, each ranging in value from $600,000-$750,000 over a three-year period. State governments are eligible for the funds. Login to see complete story
06/22/2009 3:24 PM

(HUNGER) Need Funding for Food Banks? Think Yum! Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Yum! Brands Foundation was formerly known as the Tricon Foundation Inc. While the foundation is particularly interested in supporting worthwhile projects in its home state of Kentucky, it does provide financial support for food banks across the nation serving the elderly and low-income families. Login to see complete story
06/22/2009 4:55 PM

Innovation

(NANA TECHNOLOGY) GPS Shoe Offers Caretakers Way of Locating 'Wandering' Seniors GTX Corp., a provider of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS), is collaborating with Aetrex Worldwide Inc., a manufacturer of orthopedic footwear, in developing PLS 2-way transceivers and software systems -- which can locate "wandering" seniors afflicted with dementia -- for embedding in Aetrex footwear. Login to see complete story
06/26/2009 12 PM

News in the States

(ALABAMA) 'Safe Center' Concept Becomes Model for Senior Centers Everywhere The Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) and its top executive, Commissioner Irene Collins, are being honored for developing what ADSS is calling the "Safe Center" concept. The Alabama agency has been named winner in the "Senior Citizens' Preparedness Award" category at the 2009 National Hurricane Conference in Austin, TX. The Safe Center concept, a storm-proof structure that provides a safe refuge for seniors in times of emergency, is the result of a partnership between ADSS, the U.S. Administration on Aging, Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs. Login to see complete story
06/22/2009 2:34 PM

(HEALTH SERVICES) Latest 'Snapshots' Show States Vary Widely in Providing Quality Healthcare The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality's annual release of state-by-state quality data continues to give states mixed reviews for the quality of care they provide. As in previous years, AHRQ's 2008 State Snapshots show that no state does well or poorly on all quality measures. Login to see complete story
06/26/2009 1 PM

Research and Reports

(AGING RESEARCH) Migraines in Middle Age Associated with Late-Life Brain Lesions Women who suffer from migraine headaches in middle age accompanied by neurological aura (visual disturbances, dizziness or numbness that can precede migraines) are more likely to have damage to brain tissue in the cerebellum later in life, find researchers at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the Icelandic Heart Association in Reykjavik. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 12:51 PM

(CENSUS BUREAU) World's Older Population Projected to Triple by 2050 The world's 65-and-older population is projected to triple by midcentury, from 516 million in 2009 to 1.53 billion in 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In contrast, the population under 15 is expected to increase by only 6% during the same period, from 1.83 billion to 1.93 billion. In the United States, the population 65 and older will more than double by 2050, rising from 39 million today to 89 million. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 12:37 PM

(PHILANTHROPY) Most Foundations Hurt by Madoff Had Four or Fewer Trustees If you operate a philanthropic foundation that provides financial aid to seniors-related entities, you may want to take another look at your board of trustees. More than 80% of foundations that lost between 30% to 100% of their assets to Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme had fewer than five trustees serving on their boards. Login to see complete story
06/25/2009 10:26 AM

Services

(GOING VIRAL) Incredible Age-Related Video Sends Special Message It's an unlikely viral video. It's not on YouTube, nobody gets hurt, and it's not shocking or funny. There's only one person in the video and it's not a sexy babe. She's a 90-year-old woman with a 25-year-old car that she bought brand new about 600,000 miles ago. Login to see complete story
06/26/2009 06:05 AM

(PART D) New Online Tool Helps People Avoid Dreaded 'Doughnut Hole' By the end of this summer, more than one million older Americans will have fallen into the so-called "doughnut hole" -- a coverage gap in Medicare's prescription drug program that leaves individuals on the hook for all of their own drug costs while still paying premiums. AARP, the nation's largest advocacy organization representing the interests of people over 50, has launched a new online resource to help older Americans avoid this dreaded coverage gap. Login to see complete story
06/24/2009 11:56 AM

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