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(LONG-TERM CARE) Proposed CLASS Act Would Cut Billions from Federal Deficit in 10 Years Legislation designed to provide long-term care for frail elderly people and others with disabilities -- a proposal now under consideration by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) -- could help reduce the federal deficit by nearly $60 billion over the next 10 years. Beyond that, however, the measure, if enacted, could pose serious budgetary problems for the federal government, finds the Congressional Budget Office. Login to see complete story
07/07/2009 4:10 PM

Courts

(INDICTMENTS) Two Miami Area Men Charged in Medicare Fraud Scheme Two men -- defendants Jose Luis Perez, of Golden Beach, FL, and Reinaldo Guerra, of Miami, FL, -- have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit Medicare fraud, Medicare fraud, and aggravated identity theft. According to the indictment, the fraud involved durable medical equipment (DME), whi... Login to see complete story
07/06/2009 5:53 PM

Federal Agencies

(FOR ADMINISTRATORS) Web-Based Training Pilot Program for Senior Medication Management Needs Your Help The Administration on Aging (AoA) and the Health Resources Services Administration have developed a Web-based education program designed to prevent older adults from being poisoned due to accidental misuse and interactions with their medicines. The program, "Taking Your Medicines Safely," is designed to be administered by senior center personnel to interested seniors in their center. AoA needs your help in evaluating the site. Login to see complete story
07/09/2009 4:18 PM

(WORKFORCE) June Employment Data Show Older Workers Taking a Beating The unemployment rate for the total labor force rose very slightly in June to 9.5% from 9.4% in May; 14.7 million people -- or 218,000 more than in May -- reported that they were out of work and looking for a job; this was a substantially smaller increase than the month before. Just over two million (or 13.9%) were at least 55 years old. Login to see complete story
07/07/2009 4:27 PM

Funding Opportunities

(ENCORE CAREERS) Pioneering Community Colleges Win Grants for Retraining Boomers Civic Ventures and MetLife Foundation have awarded eight $25,000 grants to community colleges, supporting programs aimed at retraining experienced adults for jobs as solar panel installers, bilingual community health workers, and math and science teachers, among others. Winners were chosen from more... Login to see complete story
07/08/2009 09:32 AM

(SENIORS PROGRAMS) Retirement Foundation Funds Various Types of Programs The Retirement Research Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for the nation's older population. The foundation is especially committed to improving conditions for those who are vulnerable due to frailty associated with advanced age, those who are economically disadvantaged and at greatest risk of falling through the safety net, and those who experience disparities related to race and ethnicity. Login to see complete story
07/08/2009 2:46 PM

Housing

(CHAPTER 6) HUD Delays Policy Changes Affecting Housing Programs for Elderly The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) is delaying implementation of changes to Chapter 6 of the Multifamily Asset Management & Project Servicing Handbook – changes that will affect the future management of several federally-backed housing programs for the elderly. Login to see complete story
07/06/2009 3:40 PM

Medicare/Medicaid

(FOR CONSUMERS) CMS Places New Ratings for More Than 4,000 U.S. Hospitals on Website The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added important new information its "Hospital Compare" website, showing how frequently patients return to a hospital after being discharged -- a possible indicator of how well the facility did the first time around. Login to see complete story
07/09/2009 4:10 PM

News in the States

(LONG-TERM CARE) Colorado Launches Campaign Encouraging Residents to Plan for Long-Term Care Needs The average cost to live in a Denver-area nursing home in a semi-private room for one year in Colorado is $66,527. For the percentage of nursing home residents in Colorado who are there longer than five years, the costs can exceed $330,000. The good news is Coloradans have access to long-term care options and solutions. The state has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to help Coloradans with the long-term care planning process though the Own Your Future campaign. Login to see complete story
07/08/2009 10:22 AM

Research and Reports

(FALLS) Thousands of Older Adults Annually Suffer Fall Injuries Related to Walkers, Canes Each day in the years of 2001 to 2006, an average of 129 Americans ages 65 and older were treated in hospital emergency rooms -- a total of nearly 50,000 per year -- for fall-related injuries involving walkers and canes, say the authors of a new study from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Login to see complete story
07/07/2009 12:40 PM

(WOMEN) New Study Examines Plight of Older Women During Retirement Years One in five single women aged 65 and above lives in poverty. And nearly 40% of older women living alone depend on Social Security for nearly all of their income. In fact, more than half of them would be living in poverty if not for their Social Security benefits. These are but a few of the startling findings spelled out in a new report from the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement examining the role of government, employers, the financial services industry, families, and women in making sure every woman's income lasts as long as she does. Login to see complete story
07/08/2009 11:06 AM

Services

(WORKFORCE) Upcoming Free Webinar Aims to Help Job Seekers Land Government Jobs To help prospective federal employees, AARP – along with the Partnership for Public Service -- is presenting a free federal jobs webinar next Tuesday, July 14, from 2-3 p.m. (EST). Lily Whiteman, author of "How to Land A Top-Paying Federal Job", will be the presenter. Participants will learn how to find federal job vacancies and tips on preparing a resume. Login to see complete story
07/09/2009 3:41 PM

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