Maine Senior Report
Happy Birthday Social Security
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.
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.
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:
The uninsured often go without screenings and preventive care; The uninsured often delay or forgo needed medical care.
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.
Alliance Members Encouraged to Assist Haiti following Earthquake The Alliance is encouraging that donations be made to the Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund
THE PUBLIC OPTION:
MISUNDERSTOOD AND MISCHARACTERIZED?
New Issue Brief Sees a Public Option as a Key Element of Cost Containment
HEALTH CARE DEBATE – GETS HOT
Snowe & Collins May Play Key Role
Get your Swine Flu Facts
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.