Maine Senior Report

     
   

Happy Birthday Social Security

 

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Costs for long term care in the US continue to rise but a recent study shows the cost for in-home care is rising at a much slower pace.

 

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The theme for Older Americans Month 2010 is  Age Strong! Live Long! to honor the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations.

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Online resources for information on health-care reform

The ink was hardly dry on the health-care overhaul law when foundations, industry groups and consumer advocates began putting together guides to the new rules. Here are some Web sites worth keeping an eye on:

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The uninsured often go without screenings and preventive care; The uninsured often delay or forgo needed medical care.

 

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DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION



Whether older Americans think the latest health care reform bill belongs on the “Do not resuscitate” list, or they still hope that it can be taken off life support and recover, few dispute one key point: Ignoring the growing problems of health care will only make it worse.

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Alliance Members Encouraged to Assist  Haiti following Earthquake The Alliance is encouraging that donations be made to the Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund

 

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THE PUBLIC OPTION:

 MISUNDERSTOOD AND MISCHARACTERIZED?

New Issue Brief Sees a Public Option as a Key Element of Cost Containment

 

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HEALTH CARE DEBATE – GETS HOT 
Snowe & Collins May Play Key Role


Get your Swine Flu Facts

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SENIORS WILL MISS SENATOR KENNEDY

The leadership of the ARA along with seniors everywhere mourn the loss of Senator Kennedy. ARA offices issued the following statement:

"Retired Americans are deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was one of the greatest champions of older Americans in our nation's history. Senior citizens are deeply indebted to him for his lifetime of achievements and leadership, from the beginning of his Senate career until the end..............

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