Monthly Archives: October 2011
Demise of Obama Long-Term Care Plan Leaves Gap
A major portion of the Affordable Care Act has been scrapped by the administration. A decision was made that the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports program, or CLASS, would not be able to sustain itself financially at this time. This … Continue reading
Featured Link — SeniorLink.com
SeniorLink.com is a site with good information about seniors and the physical problems they face. here is a description from the site: Seniorlink is dedicated to helping frail seniors and people with disabilities live with dignity and independence. Seniorlink offers … Continue reading
Report Redefines How Care and Services Are Provided to Gulf War Veterans
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the Department’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force has completed the draft of a comprehensive report that will outline how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) addresses the concerns of Veterans … Continue reading
USPSTF, Medical Groups Recommend Pap Smear Every Three Years
ABC World New reported, “A federal panel said today that healthy women do not need to get pap smears every year after all.” While many doctors “supported the recommendation,” some are worried that the recommendation will lead to women deciding … Continue reading
Congressional Investigation Alleges Profiteering From Chemo Drug Shortage
NBC Nightly News reported that an investigation into “the shortage of chemo drugs” by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) “has found some companies are making the situation worse in the name of profits.” NBC’s Myers added, “Dr. Jeffrey Dome said the … Continue reading
Congress Open to Raising Health-Care Fees for Military Retirees
The United States has always claimed to care for and honor our veterans. In reality, we have often fallen short in providing adequate benefits for vets — both medical benefits and financial benefits. And now vets have one more thing … Continue reading
Editorial: Public Needs More Details on Patient Safety at Hospitals
The Dallas Morning News this week published a disturbing editorial referencing an extensive investigation done on the subject of hospital safety. While studies such as this do not paint a total picture of hospital operations, any suggestion that certain hospitals … Continue reading
Vitamins Associated With Increased Risk of Death in Older Women
The CBS Evening News reported, “More than half of American adults take dietary supplements.” ABC World News added, “A major new study in an important medical journal finds in some cases the supplements either do no good or could increase the … Continue reading
Social Security to Hand Out First Raises Since 2009
After two years with no increase in benefits, finally in 2012 Social Security recipients will receive a cost of living increase. This story was reported by the Associated Press. Here are excerpts: Social Security recipients will get a raise in … Continue reading
Protecting Your Parents: Keep the Insurance Sharks at Bay
There is an epidemic in this country of insurance and annuity salespeople taking advantage of seniors by selling them financial products that are not only inappropriate for the seniors’ life situations but which may also make the seniors ineligible for … Continue reading