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Political ads stake out presidential candidates' different philosophies on role of government

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's campaign will air a new ad aimed at seniors who are on Medicare and will continue efforts to connect with the women's vote.

24 May 2012

State roundup: Labor unions continue Wis. Governor recall push; 'Affordability gap' in Minn.

Democrats and unions hoping to turn Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker out of office over his efforts to tame the power of organized labor are finding it tough going with only two weeks to go before a historic recall election. … Walker pushed through the legislature a law requiring public sector union members to pay part of the cost of health insurance and pensions, limited pay rises, made paying union dues voluntary and forced unions to be recertified every year.

24 May 2012

First Edition: May 23, 2012

Today's headlines include reports about the CBO's dire predictions about a possible recession as well as details about how health policy is handled in new presidential campaign ads.

23 May 2012

Viewpoints: A gamble on Alzheimer's research; Hidden costs of insurance rebates

The Obama administration has announced a bold research program to test whether a drug can prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease well before any symptoms appear. It is a long shot, but the payoff could be huge.

22 May 2012

State budgets aim at health programs, Medicaid to bridge shortfalls

Medicaid and other health program cuts are on the minds of state lawmakers around the nation. In Maine, the governor signed Medicaid cuts into law Wednesday, and California and Kansas are weighing similar cuts as they struggle to balance their budgets.

18 May 2012

For same-sex couples, Medicare, federal health programs problematic

Same-sex couples also face financial trouble with their healthcare when they are seniors. Eligibility for Medicare is based on the number of quarters in which you have paid payroll taxes into the system. At age 65, anyone with a work history of at least 40 quarters can enroll for Medicare Part A (hospitalization) without paying a premium.

17 May 2012

Heritage: Stop subsidies for 'multimillionaire seniors' to shore up Medicare program

A report by the conservative Heritage Foundation recommends making wealthier Medicare beneficiaries pay more to help get the program's "fiscal house in order." Also in the news, The Wall Street Journal reports that a judge who considers cases related to the Social Security Disability Insurance Program -- one of the federal governments most rapidly growing entitlement programs -- was placed on paid leave while complaints about his demeanor are probed.

16 May 2012

Increase in fall death rates in older Americans is likely the effect of improved reporting quality

The recent dramatic increase in the fall death rate in older Americans is likely the effect of improved reporting quality, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy.

16 May 2012

Using storytelling to combat Alzheimer's; Health coverage changes prompt aging, disabled care concerns

NPR examines a new way to combat Alzheimer's -- with storytelling. In the meantime, health care changes to programs and budgets have some worried about how they will affect the aging and those with disabilities.

15 May 2012

More than one in seven U.S. seniors faces threat of hunger

A new study that looked at the hunger trends over a 10-year period found that 14.85 percent of seniors in the United States, more than one in seven, face the threat of hunger. This translates into 8.3 million seniors.

15 May 2012

Tips for a cool and injury-free summer

The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and while we cannot control the rising temperatures on the streets, we can control the heat index of our bodies.

14 May 2012

April job growth numbers reflect increased need for skilled home healthcare services

A Department of Labor (DOL) report released last week signaled that 19,000 American jobs were added in April, primarily resulting from 15,000 new jobs in the ambulatory care field, which includes the home healthcare sector. This news comes at a critical time as the economy and American job creation remain a top priority for all lawmakers.

14 May 2012

Congress of CA Seniors’ seminar to focus on elder abuse

Finding ways to end elder abuse is the theme of a free seminar sponsored by the Congress of California Seniors Region 3. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the St. Regis Retirement Center, 23950 Mission Blvd., in Hayward.

14 May 2012

Central Park West Dentistry to offer free services for senior citizens

Today, on Friday, May 11th, for the second year in a row, the doctors and staff of Central Park West Dentistry will donate their time and services to the community, by hosting a day of free dental care. Last year, the free dental event benefited children in the community, but this year, the dental office has chosen to give free services to senior citizens, ages 65 and up.

14 May 2012

Cigna to increase supplemental health insurance offerings with acquisition

Cigna plans to acquire a supplemental health insurance unit from American Financial Group for $295 million to increase its Medicare and other supplemental insurance offerings.

11 May 2012

Government investigators pinpoint $5.6 billion in 'suspect' Medicare billings from pharmacies

This report from the Health and Human Services inspector general concluded that corner drugstores are vulnerable to fraud.

11 May 2012

Rice University students invent device to help children with cerebral palsy

With the aid of multiple force sensors and a digital dinosaur, a team of Rice University seniors known as Helping Hands hopes to restore strength and flexibility to the hands and wrists of children with cerebral palsy.

11 May 2012

Prototype device would help obese patients breathe during medical procedures

The best doctors strive to relieve their patients' burdens. A physician in Houston asked Rice University students to help him do so in the most literal way. A team of bioengineering seniors built a prototype device to literally lift the weight from obese patients who, while undergoing surgical procedures, might otherwise have trouble breathing.

10 May 2012

How much will a retired couple spend on health care? $240,000

This estimate, released by Fidelity Investments, reflects a 4 percent increase over medical bill projections for a couple that retired a year earlier. The amount doesn't include long-term care costs or over-the-counter drug expenses, among other things.

10 May 2012

DOJ probes fraud allegations at Dallas' Parkland hospital; Texas group calls Medicaid 'indispensable'

In other Medicaid news, Florida officials are trying to change the "Medically Needy" program and the Connecticut House passes a budget that would cut $50 million from Medicaid programs.

10 May 2012

Seniors News and Research

Political ads stake out presidential candidates' different philosophies on role of government

State roundup: Labor unions continue Wis. Governor recall push; 'Affordability gap' in Minn.

First Edition: May 23, 2012

Viewpoints: A gamble on Alzheimer's research; Hidden costs of insurance rebates

State budgets aim at health programs, Medicaid to bridge shortfalls

For same-sex couples, Medicare, federal health programs problematic

Heritage: Stop subsidies for 'multimillionaire seniors' to shore up Medicare program

Increase in fall death rates in older Americans is likely the effect of improved reporting quality

Using storytelling to combat Alzheimer's; Health coverage changes prompt aging, disabled care concerns

More than one in seven U.S. seniors faces threat of hunger

Tips for a cool and injury-free summer

April job growth numbers reflect increased need for skilled home healthcare services

Congress of CA Seniors’ seminar to focus on elder abuse

Central Park West Dentistry to offer free services for senior citizens

Cigna to increase supplemental health insurance offerings with acquisition

Government investigators pinpoint $5.6 billion in 'suspect' Medicare billings from pharmacies

Rice University students invent device to help children with cerebral palsy

Prototype device would help obese patients breathe during medical procedures

How much will a retired couple spend on health care? $240,000

DOJ probes fraud allegations at Dallas' Parkland hospital; Texas group calls Medicaid 'indispensable'

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