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(FUNDING) New War Strategy Could Further Slow FY 2010 Appropriations President Obama's decision to spend an additional $30 billion for the Afghanistan war could further slow the FY 2010 appropriations process and delay the opening of many funding streams due to launch next year, including millions of dollars now earmarked for a raft of programs mandated by the Older Americans Act (OAA). Login to see complete story
12/03/2009 1:15 PM

Fitness & Health

(CAREGIVING) Warning Signs Help Detect Older Adults Who Need Help Adult children sometimes experience a rude awaking when first discovering their aging parents just are not able to function as they once did. For children who do not see their parents often, this can be particularly upsetting. Login to see complete story
12/01/2009 4:47 PM

Funding Opportunities

(GRANTS) American Library Assn. Offers Award for Disability Services This $1,000 award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project that successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities. The award can be for a specific service program or for a library that has made its total services more accessible through changing physical and/or attitudinal barriers. Login to see complete story
12/04/2009 12:25 PM

(GRANTS) Deadline Extended for Lilly 'Welcome Back' Nominations Eli Lilly & Co. extends its November deadline to now accept nominations for the Welcome Back Awards program until Dec. 16. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in the fight against depression and the stigma often associated with the illness. Anyone may apply. Winners will share a total of $55,000, to be donated to the nonprofit of their choice. Login to see complete story
12/02/2009 3:42 PM

(GRANTS) Fiskars Funds Community Gardens The 2010 Fiskars Project Orange Thumb Grant Program funds community gardening programs. Approximately 20 grantees will receive awards worth up to $2,000 each in Fiskars garden tools and green goods. Community garending programs are ideal projects for seniors as well as for organizations interested in developing intergenerational activity programs. Login to see complete story
11/30/2009 11:17 AM

Healthcare Reform

(MEDICARE) McCain's Amendment Draws Fire From Medicare Advocates Advocacy groups representing the interests of Americans eligible for Medicare benefits are wasting no time in railing against an amendment Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) wants to add to healthcare reform legislation. McCain's amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is couched as an effort to protect Medicare. But it is not that at all, say top officials at the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Medicare Rights Center. Login to see complete story
12/02/2009 4:52 PM

Housing

(RETIREMENT HOMES) U.S. House of Representatives Reacts To Drywall Findings Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have approves legislation aimed at addressing the growing toxic drywall problem, but the measure is only a prelude to possible rescue legislation that could emerge early next year. Login to see complete story
12/04/2009 11:41 AM

Housing Assistance/Funding

(HOUSE) Legislation Aims to Reduce HUD's Utility Bill Assisted Housing Plans to reduce the Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD's) $5 billion annual utility bill for its 6 million units of assisted housing are embodied in two pieces of legislation dropped in the hopper before the Thanksgiving holidays. Login to see complete story
12/04/2009 11:55 AM

Innovation

(FUNDRAISING) Debit Card Processor Teams Up With Nonprofits Tempo, a San Mateo, CA-based debit card processing firm, has just rolled out an innovative Web-based affinity and co-branded debit card platform that can provide nonprofit organizations serving seniors with an innovative fundraising option. Login to see complete story
12/02/2009 3:01 PM

Long-Term Care

(GAO) States Doing Better Job of Helping Elderly LTC Residents Vote A new survey by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that most states have requirements or guidance to facilitate voting for long-term care facility residents, and some states also provide training and conduct oversight of localities' adherence to state requirements or guidance. Login to see complete story
12/01/2009 12:07 PM

News in the States

(CONSUMER PROTECTION) Senator Vows Legislative Effort to Help Seniors Avoid Scams "People over 65 hold $15 billion in assets," says Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). "So when you're taking about scam artists, online Internet scams, mail fraud, different financial advisors who take advantage and prey on seniors, they see a population that has enormous amounts of resources and they take advantage." Login to see complete story
11/30/2009 4:32 PM

(FUN & GAMES) Top 16 Teams of Seniors Vying for National Wii Bowl Title The strikes and spares have become much more dramatic as the chase for a national championship narrows to the top 16 teams of senior living communities and senior centers across the country. They're all competing to bring home National Senior League's first-of-its-kind national title playing Wii Bowl. Login to see complete story
12/03/2009 10:55 AM

(SWINE FLU) NV Expands H1N1 At-Risk Group To Include Seniors Nevada public health officials decided Wednesday (Dec. 3) to allow seniors with chronic health conditions to get an H1N1 flu shot. Until Wednesday's decision was made, the vaccine was limited to five at-risk groups: pregnant women; caregivers for children younger than 6 months; healthcare and emergency personnel; those between 6-months and 24-years of age; and adults up to age 64 with chronic health conditions. Login to see complete story
12/03/2009 5:33 PM

Services

(WEBINAR) How to Make Your 50+ Marketing Strategy Succeed Americans age 50 and older earn more than half of the nation's income and control 75% of its financial assets, making them the wealthiest, most influential demographic in the U.S. marketplace. And on Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, CD Publications, owner of Aging News Alert, will host an interactive webinar exploring the many intricacies of marketing to this lucrative niche. Login to see complete story
12/04/2009 4:45 PM

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