Federal gov’t to announce in press conference today that health care reform laws surrounding Medicare are working
According to the Dept. of Health and Human Services, part of the success is due to seniors becoming more involved in their care.
Rise in Medicare premium will be lower than expected
Some of the more recent Medicare enrollees will actually see their premiums decrease.
National exercise program for seniors aims to reduce health risks
The National Institute on Aging on Wednesday launched its “Go4Life” campaign, aimed at increasing physical activity among Baby Boomers and their parents.
Five ways to “squeeze” Medicare
Medicare — one of the most popular programs ever devised by the federal government — is on the chopping block, again. The article lists five ways Medicare could be “squeezed” — and the reasons it will be difficult.
Exploring attributes of healthy brain function in senior citizens
Over 100 senior citizens in the Philadelphia metro area will participate in a Penn Memory Study to examine the impact of stress, age, and brain function.
An ‘age-friendly’ makeover for the Philly park system
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has started a citywide initiative to transform community parks to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will utilize an ‘age-friendly’ checklist to make necessary improvements.
Improving the quality of life for Main Line women
The exercise group, Sisterhood of the Dumbbell, has discovered an innovative way to motivate individuals and create a sense of community. This group of women and one man over the age of 60 meet weekly to improve their quality of life through laughter and movement.
PA facing an increase in health insurance scams
The new changes in health insurance regulations have open the door for scammers to target senior citizens, small business owners, people who buy individual coverage, and the uninsured. There are several cases in Pennsylvania that have surfaced and are expect to increase in the upcoming months. Advocacy and government agencies have taken action to educate the public on strategies to avoid insurance scams.
California verdict expected to shake things up nationally for nursing home industry
A jury recently awarded a woman $677 million in damages, a judgment against the nursing home that cared for her father.
Brand name drug prices rose an average of 8% last year
Drugs catered to the elderly were especially likely to rise in cost.