The Devastating Effects the Sequestration Cuts Could Have On the Sciences

February 26th, 2013

Fewer grants and less research money means fewer folks looking for cures to cancer, Alzheimer’s and other ailments, says research chief Francis Collins, with the federal budget “sequester” ahead.

Study says Western Pa. seniors sleep better than expected

November 19th, 2012

Pitt researchers surveyed more than 1,200 seniors in the area

Dept. of Aging has budget hearing with House Appropriations

March 2nd, 2012

Secretary Brian Duke testified on behalf of the agency.

Corbett budget means further cuts for PA nursing homes

February 9th, 2012

The budget proposal calls for a 4% cut in the Medicaid reimbursement rate for nursing homes. The total revenue loss for nursing homes is projected by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association to be $46.5 million.

Federal gov’t to announce in press conference today that health care reform laws surrounding Medicare are working

December 6th, 2011

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

October 28th, 2011

Some of the more recent Medicare enrollees will actually see their premiums decrease.

National exercise program for seniors aims to reduce health risks

October 21st, 2011

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

October 3rd, 2011

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

January 3rd, 2011

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

December 29th, 2010

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.