In the News

• Alzheimer's Assn. Graduation Club Copes Together (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  The program allows diagnosed patients to socialize with others who understand.

  July 29, 2010

• Senior Lobby Puts Weight Behind Medicare Fraud Fight (Source: The Hill)
  AARP backs bipartisan proposals

  July 29, 2010

• Letting Go: When the Diagnosis is Terminal (Source: New Yorker)
  What should medicine do when it can’t save patient's life?  

  July 29, 2010

• Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia (Source: HHS)
  Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study found.

  July 29, 2010

• Improving Home-Care Services, Creating Jobs (Source: New York Times)
  Well-designed public investments designed to expand care jobs would also reduce unemployment.

  July 28, 2010

• Specialists Address Growing Geriatrics Workload (Source: Dallas Morning News)
  With aging of boomers, the need is great

  July 28, 2010

• Adapting Your Home to Care for Elderly Family Member (Source: Huffington Post)
  Home modifications help aging family members live more safely and comfortably at home.

  July 28, 2010

• This is Your Brain. Aging. (Source: Newsweek)
  News may be better than we think.

  July 28, 2010

• GCM Can Help in Planning for Eldercare (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  Article recommends NAPGCM site for information.

  July 28, 2010

• This Caring Home (Source: Weill Cornell Medical College)
  Tips and tools to enhance home safety for persons with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia

  July 27, 2010

• AZ Geriatric Experts to Train Healthcare Workers (Source: Arizona Star)
  Faculty will work with doctors, nurses, others to focus on senior health issues

  July 27, 2010

• Help for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Government and private agencies offer aid

  July 27, 2010

• "Villages" Let Elderly Grow Old at Home (Source: USA Today)
  "Neighbor helping neighbor" concept is growing, but not the right answer for all  

  July 27, 2010

• GCM Works with Real Estate Group (Source: Bandera Bulletin, TX)
  Works as part of team focusing on older adult real estate issues

  July 27, 2010

• GCM Helps Make Decision About Senior Living (Source: Washington Post)
  Transcript of recent "Money Book Club" discussion

  July 26, 2010

• CA Seniors Threatened By Funding Cuts (Source: San Jose Mercury-News)
  Proposed numbers called "gruesome"

  July 26, 2010

• The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study (Source: MSN)
  Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise

  July 26, 2010

• Alzheimer's Isn't Up to the Tests (Source: New York Times)
  Are new recommendations a good idea?

  July 26, 2010

• Americans With Disabilities Act is 20 Years Old Today (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
  Facts and figures from Census Bureau

  July 26, 2010

• Medicare Drug Benefit Boosts Use of Heart Failure Meds (Source: MSNBC)
  Filled prescriptions increased after benefit began  

  July 23, 2010

• "Get Moving" Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors (Source: HHS)
  For those who start and stick with physical activity, benefits abound, experts say.

  July 23, 2010

• Making Homes Safer for Dementia Patients (Source: New York Times)
  Fifteen tips for elder-proofing a home for a parent with dementia.

  July 23, 2010

• Elderly Jews: An Increasing Priority for the American Jewish Community? (Source: Institute for Global Jewish Affairs)
  Jewish tradition suggests services to the elderly should be a priority

  July 23, 2010

• CA Healthcare Job Training Program (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Includes CNA courses

  July 23, 2010

• Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
  Drug study will test leading hypothesis about how to slow or stop this terrifying brain disease.  

  July 22, 2010

• Care in a Cottage: Backyard Medical Home (Source: Roanoke Times)
  MedCottage prototype displayed

  July 22, 2010

• Senate Committee Meets to Discuss CCRCs (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Advocates want more oversight

  July 22, 2010

• CA Seniors Among Those Urged to Vaccinate for Whooping Cough (Source: KTLA)
  Those over 64 on recommended list  

  July 22, 2010

• Caregivers Can Crash Without Help (Source: Southern Oregon Mail-Tribune)
  OSU professor offers advice

  July 22, 2010

• Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women (Source: HHS)
  More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise.

  July 21, 2010

• Dramatic Rise in the Proportion of Older Americans Admitted for Substance Abuse Treatment (Source: SAMSHA)
  Alcohol is still the leading cause of treatment    

  July 21, 2010

• Caregiving Spouses of Alzheimer's Patients Put Own Health at Risk (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Respite helps relieve caregiver burden

  July 21, 2010

• Home Care Cuts Put Elderly, Disabled at Risk (Source: New York Times)
  Facing severe budget cuts, states make deep cuts in services  

  July 21, 2010

• Older African-Americans and Latinos with Cognitive Impairment Live Longer than Whites; Less Likely to be in Nursing Homes (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
  Great need for culturally-appropriate Alzheimer care resources & home-based services

  July 20, 2010

• Transforming a Nursing Home (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Letting residents sleep late is symbol of culture change

  July 20, 2010

• Home-Care Program Gives Mother and Daughter, 110 and 85, Long-Awaited Reunion (Source: Washington Post)
  Going strong after 85 years

  July 20, 2010

• Elderly May Be Scammed--By Other Seniors (Source: Bloomberg)
  Seniors may put more confidence in scammers closer to their age

  July 20, 2010

• GCM Can Be Helpful During Nursing Home Move (Source: Evansville Courier & Press, IN)
  Suggests visiting NAPGCM website

  July 20, 2010

• Antiobiotic Treatment May Be "Double-Edged Sword" for Dementia Patients (Source: Hebrew Senior Life Center)
  Study finds antibiotics can prolong pain, depression

  July 19, 2010

• U.S. Health Care System Needs to Treat "Whole Person" (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Call for improved focus on chronic illness  

  July 19, 2010

• House Calls for Elderly Could Relieve Squeezed "Sandwich Generation" (Source: NPR)
  Independence at Home demonstration project will also help caregivers

  July 19, 2010

• Early Detection, Diagnosis & Care Management for People with Dementia May Reduce Healthcare Costs (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
  Also lowers negative symptoms, patient and family stress  

  July 19, 2010

• GCM Helps Elderly Stay in Their Own Home (Source: Palm Springs Desert Sun)
  Desert Geriatric Services in La Quinta highlighted

  July 19, 2010

• Study Calls for Change to Hospice Reimbursement in Nursing Homes (Source: Brown University)
  Average length of hospice stays has doubled in past decade.

  July 16, 2010

• Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory (Source: HHS)
  Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find.

  July 16, 2010

• FDA Panel Vote on Avandia Reveals Mixed Opinions (Source: Washington Post)
  Experts differ on diabetes drug's safety

  July 16, 2010

• Turn 70. Act Your Grandchild's Age. (Source: New York Times)
  Editorial: more attention needed for the average senior

  July 16, 2010

• Alzheimer's Patients Express Selves Through Art (Source: CNN)
  Programs provide outlet for patients, caregivers

  July 15, 2010

• GCMs Give Advice About Seniors and Firearms (Source: New York Times)
  Caregivers struggle with decisions about when to remove weapons from the homes of loved ones.

  July 15, 2010

• Mother, Daughter, Caregiver Find Answers in One Another (Source: Boston Globe)
  Living together a good fit for all

  July 15, 2010

• Home Care Providers Try Self-Policing (Source: Daily Breeze, CA)
  CA agencies form certification boards

  July 15, 2010

• How House Calls May Help the Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
  Medicare demonstration project tests home visit concept

  July 14, 2010

• U.S. Leads World in Centenarians (Source: Daytona Beach News Journal)
  114,000 Americans are 100 or over; four of five are women.

  July 14, 2010

• Generic Drugs Could Save Millions for Medicaid Programs (Source: Boston Globe)
  Some states require patient consent

  July 14, 2010

• Rules Seek to Expand Diagnosis of Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
  New guidelines might result in two- to threefold increase in the number of people with the disease.

  July 14, 2010

• Carmichael a Haven for CA Seniors (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Is home to nine nursing homes  

  July 14, 2010

• Most Americans Get Too Much Salt (Source: HHS)
  Much of it comes from processed foods that don't taste salty, CDC experts say.  

  July 13, 2010

• Medicare Fraud Effort Leaves Elderly Surprise Hospital Bills (Source: Business Week)
  Seniors face unexpected bills dealing with "observation" classification

  July 13, 2010

• Home Health Nurses Keep Track of Elderly in the Heat (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
  May be lifeline for those at greatest risk for heat-related illness  

  July 13, 2010

• Hip Fracture Rates Declining (Source: Vancouver Sun)
  Scientists unclear on reason for fewer cases

  July 13, 2010

• CA County Involved in Home Care Referrals (Source: Marin Independent Journal)
  In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin has been busy enrolling independent health care providers.

  July 13, 2010

• Heat Wave Highlights Lack Of Temperature Regulations In Nursing Homes (Source: Hartford Courant)
  Regulations vary from state to state

  July 12, 2010

• Safety vs. Independence, a Dilemma in Caring for the Elderly (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
  The goal is to preserve autonomy but still keep person from harm

  July 12, 2010

• More Seniors Receive Part D Rebates (Source: The Hill)
  Checks were sent out last week  

  July 12, 2010

• Caustic Government Report Deals Blow to Diabetes Drug (Source: New York Times)
  Criticizes clinical test of Avandia  

  July 12, 2010

• GCM Can Assist Long-Distance Caregivers (Source: Mayo Clinic)
  New consumer publication for families

  July 12, 2010

• CDC and AMA Partner to Offer Boomer Preventive Services Tool (Source: CDC)
  Goal is to broaden use of potentially lifesaving tools for those 50-64

  July 9, 2010

• Anxiety Disorders Exacerbate Heart Disease (Source: JAMA)
  May be considered a risk factor

  July 9, 2010

• HHS Launching Health Insurance Website for Consumers (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Portal will give consumers a list of all private and government health care plans for individuals and small businesses in their areas.

  July 9, 2010

• The Coming Medicaid Expansion (Source: Washington Post)
  Some states will see up to 40% increase

  July 9, 2010

• Men as Caregivers (Source: Huffington Post)
  More and more men will care for loved ones.

  July 9, 2010

• Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It (Source: HHS)
  Those over 65 devote three times more of their waking hours to TV than younger people, study finds.

  July 8, 2010

• Fraud Bureaus Report Sharp Rise in Fake Health Plans (Source: Insurance Journal)
  States issue consumer alerts

  July 8, 2010

• FDA Approves New Device to Treat Macular Degeneration (Source: NPR)
  Small, implantable telescope improves vision in seniors

  July 8, 2010

• Study Finds Doctors' Orders Help Patients Get Preferred End-Of-Life Treatment (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Nursing home patients benefit from POLST

  July 8, 2010

• Why It's Wise to Use a Health Advocate (Source: AHRQ)
  Having another set of eyes and ears in the exam room helps patients get better care.

  July 8, 2010

• More Seniors are Victims of Financial Abuse (Source: Baltimore Sun)
  Most of the time, perpetrators are relatives

  July 7, 2010

• When Employees Are Caregivers (Source: New Hampshire Business Review)
  Roundtable discussion between caregivers, employers, AARP

  July 7, 2010

• Senior Independent Living Operators Offering Incentives (Source: Dallas News)
  Overcoming trend of seniors' choosing to wait out the recession and its effects before selling their homes.

  July 7, 2010

• Losing Independence (Source: New York Times)
  Aging challenges a cultural value held dear by many Americans: independence.    

  July 7, 2010

• When It's Time for In-Home Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Five questions families should consider

  July 7, 2010

• Brain Stimulation Seems to Boost Language Skills in Alzheimer's Patients (Source: HHS)
  But the research is early and needs to be replicated, experts say.

  July 6, 2010

• Genetic Key to a Long Life? (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  DNA analysis yields signature of longevity.

  July 6, 2010

• No Place Like Home (Source: New York Times)
  With a change in Medicare reimbursement rates, doctors are making more house calls.  

  July 6, 2010

• Paying for Longer Life (Source: Orange County Register)
  Provocative exploration of future trends

  July 6, 2010

• GCM Forms New Senior Support Company (Source: Warwick Beacon, RI)
  JennaLine helps with "life's little chores"

  July 6, 2010

• Double Whammy: Aging China Has Fewer Children to Care for It (Source: Vancouver Sun)
  Demographic changes alter face of eldercare

  July 2, 2010

• Three Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer's (Source: CNBC)
  Alzheimer's Association Chief Medical and Scientific Officer describes plan

  July 2, 2010

• Keep Elder Loved Ones Safe During Travel (Source: KABC, Los Angeles)
  Video tips for seniors and caregivers

  July 2, 2010

• New Medigap Options (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Clearing up the confusion

  July 2, 2010

• Author Says Hiring a GCM "An Expense That Pays for Itself" (Source: Fort Myers News-Press, FL)
  Gail Sheehy recounts experiences at husband's end of life

  July 2, 2010

• More Americans Spend Final Days in Hospital (Source: AP)
  Many begin hospice care too late

  July 1, 2010

• The Elderly, Through the Eyes of a Geriatrician (Source: New York Times)
  Dr. Jeffrey Levine photographs his senior patients

  July 1, 2010

• Aging in the LGBT Community (Source: SDGLN, San Diego)
  Growing older in a hostile environment

  July 1, 2010

• Big Makeovers at Retirement Communities (Source: US News & World Reports)
  A look at new trends

  July 1, 2010

• Families of Seniors with Dementia Face State Budget Cut (Source: KVAL, Eugene, OR)
  Assisted living cuts included in reduced DHS services.

  July 1, 2010

• The Search for Qualified Home Caregivers (Source: KGO, San Francisco)
  Most recommend going through an agency

  June 30, 2010

• Jan's Story: Love and Early-Onset Alzheimer's (Source: CBS)
  The roadmap of marriage is redrawn by dementia

  June 30, 2010

• Preparing More Care of Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  Doctors and nurses are struggling to deal with an explosive growth in high-risk older patients.

  June 30, 2010

• When Bankers Tackle Elder Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Private banks and trust companies are increasingly helping older clients

  June 30, 2010

• Pilot Program Helps Spousal Caregivers in Some IL Counties (Source: Peoria Journal Star)
  Attorney says it is discriminatory to exclude spouses from Medicare payment

  June 29, 2010

• Six Questions to Protect Elderly Patients (Source: New York Times)
  Questions family members can ask to lower a patient's risk for delirium during a hospital stay.

  June 29, 2010

• Medicaid's Ticking Bomb--Long Term Care--Could Wipe Out State Budgets (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Nursing home and chronic care costs continue to grow

  June 29, 2010

• Still Waiting: Millions of Americans Who Qualify for Disability Must Wait Two Years for Medicare (Source: Portland Oregonian)
  Only exceptions are end-state renal failure and ALS.

  June 29, 2010

• Idahoans Struggle to Find Right Balance of Care for Their Aging Relatives (Source: Idaho Statesman)
  State's caregivers have many concerns  

  June 29, 2010

• The Caregiving Boomerang (Source: Newsweek)
  Nearly 50 million Americans are taking care of an adult who used to be independent.

  June 28, 2010

• Hospital to Home Care: Taking Care of the Elderly (Source: ABC)
  Video segment looks at transition

  June 28, 2010

• Need for Senior Caregivers Grows (Source: Fox Houston)
  Video: caregiver can enhance independence

  June 28, 2010

• Rhode Island's Paid Family Caregiver Program (Source: Providence Journal)
  State agencies put safeguards into place

  June 28, 2010

• Intimate Relations in Nursing Homes (Source: Lawyers Weekly)
  Facilities must find balance between protection and independence

  June 28, 2010

• Promise Seen for Detection of Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
  New scans show plaque buildup in brains of people with disease

  June 25, 2010

• New Analysis of Medicare Advantage Enrollment Patterns Finds a Few Firms Cover the Majority of Enrollees in Each State (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  A record 11.1 million people are now enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans

  June 25, 2010

• Most Heart Patients Skimp on Exercise After Rehab (Source: HHS)
  A year later, only 37 percent were doing cardio exercises 3 times a week, study finds.

  June 25, 2010

• More Workers Alleging Bias Against Caregivers (Source: NPR)
  Number of suits has quadrupled in last decade; growing number of eldercare cases  

  June 25, 2010

• Look for Signs of Fraud Against the Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
  One of five Americans over the age of 65 victimized by a financial swindle.  

  June 24, 2010

• Aftercare Tips for Patients Checking Out of the Hospital (Source: New York Times)
  Discharge from the hospital is a critical point in a patient’s recovery, particularly for older people with chronic conditions.  

  June 24, 2010

• Doctors Limit New Medicare Patients (Source: USA Today)
  Program paid doctors on average 78% of what private insurers paid.

  June 24, 2010

• Scammers Target 'Doughnut Hole' Rebates (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  Authorities warning seniors not to give away personal information

  June 24, 2010

• Videoconferencing With Family Members Enriches The Lives Of Nursing Home Residents (Source: Medical News Today)
  Residents report Skype is enjoyable, comforting  

  June 24, 2010

• When a Dying Patient Has a Pacemaker (Source: New York Times)
  Author recounts father's experience

  June 23, 2010

• Medicare Advantage: You Get What You Pay For (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  It is likely that beneficiaries will pay more to get less from Advantage plans next year.

  June 23, 2010

• After Death of a Spouse, Grief Makes Its Own Rules (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Bereavement groups help survivors move on  

  June 23, 2010

• Non-Profit Builds "Virtual Village" to Help Seniors Stay Home (Source: Seattle Times)
  NEST's mission: aging in place

  June 23, 2010

• Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results (Source: HHS)
  The recommended A1c blood test cutoff didn't accurately diagnose elderly Asians, study found.

  June 22, 2010

• It's Not a Stuffed Animal, It's a $6,000 Medical Device (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Paro the Robo-Seal aims to comfort elderly, but is it ethical?

  June 22, 2010

• The Safety Dance (Source: New York Times)
  Article looks at conflict between safety, independence in eldercare

  June 22, 2010

• Engaging Your Dementia Patient (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Ask people with Alzheimer's to teach, offer advice

  June 22, 2010

• GCM Services Recommended to Navigate Eldercare Labyrinth (Source: Millburn/Short Hills NJ News)
  Clients seek out GCM when they are "all maxed out"

  June 22, 2010

• GCM Offers Advice on Senior Driving (Source: PR Web)
  NAPGCM President Fodrini-Johnson discusses sensitive caregiving issue

  June 21, 2010

• Warning Signs of Skin Cancer (Source: WebMD)
  Slideshow demonstrates what to look for

  June 21, 2010

• Intimacy, Sexuality and Alzheimer's Disease (Source: ADEAR)
  Factsheets offer information on challenges for patients and caregivers

  June 21, 2010

• Seniors Confront a Maze of Medicare Changes (Source: Seattle Times)
  Overhauling Medicare is key part of remaking the national health-care system.

  June 21, 2010

• Hallucinations in Hospital Pose Risk to Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  "Hospital delirium" especially affects those over 70

  June 21, 2010

• Daughters Caring for a Parent Recovering from Stroke More Prone to Depression than Sons (Source: Canadian Stroke Congress)
  Those in "Sandwich Generation" may be overwhelmed.

  June 18, 2010

• Brain Injuries Tied to Trouble Sleeping (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
  Study suggests melatonin production disrupted

  June 18, 2010

• Mood and Anxiety Disorders Affect Many Older Adults (Source: AMA)
  Often hidden but treatable conditions common in seniors

  June 18, 2010

• Falling in Old Age Linked to Low Blood Flow in Brain (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
  Protecting the brain also has protective effect against fall injury

  June 18, 2010

• CDC Launches New Site for Cholesterol Awareness (Source: CDC)
  Includes resources and research information

  June 18, 2010

• Why Patients Aren't Getting the Shingles Vaccine (Source: New York Times)
  Concerns are about cost, not safety.

  June 17, 2010

• Promising Therapies for Macular Edema (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Laser therapy is more effective than corticosteroids, with fewer side effects

  June 17, 2010

• One Quarter of Stroke Patients Arrive at Hospital Within "The Golden Hour" (Source: American Heart Association)
  Fewer are treated with beneficial clot-busting drugs

  June 17, 2010

• Growth Hormone Not Safe or Effective in Slowing Aging (Source: Harvard Men's Health Watch)
  Use is growing, but side effects are many

  June 17, 2010

• Improvement in Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Linked to Lower Rate of CHD Death (Source: JAMA)
  Prevention measures credited

  June 17, 2010

• New Potential Cause of Alzheimer's Disease Detected (Source: HHS)
  Mutant gene tied to brain cell survival is promising research target, scientists say

  June 16, 2010

• Investigators Perform Comparison of Stress Incontinence Treatments (Source: Southwestern Medical Center)
  Two main treatments yield similar results

  June 16, 2010

• Gout: Old Disease Still Causing Pain (Source: Harvard Medical School)
  Finding the right treatment can be tricky

  June 16, 2010

• Estimates for Specific Forms of Arthritis (Source: CDC)
  More adults are developing arthritis: physical activity and learning to self-manage arthritis can help reduce joint pain.

  June 16, 2010

• Study Examines Connection Between Hearing Loss and Viagra (Source: University of Alabama Birmingham)
  Study found men on medication were twice as likely to develop problem.

  June 16, 2010

• A New Social Security 'Notch'? Bad News for People Born in 1947 (Source: Boston College)
  Another quirk in payment formula

  June 15, 2010

• Older Couples Receive Better Care When Treated Together (Source: New York Times)
  "Better Together" examines the issues

  June 15, 2010

• Organ Donation Should Be Part of End-of-Life Discussions (Source: AMA)
  AMA offers suggestions on covering issue with patients

  June 15, 2010

• Active Video Games Help Seniors Lose Weight (Source: American College of Sports Medicine)
  Not as good as real-life exercise, but a big improvement over sedentary lifestyle

  June 15, 2010

• Alzheimer's Protein May Be a Natural Immune Protein (Source: Dana Foundation)
  Amyloid beta, a suspected contributor to Alzheimer's disease, may have evolved to fight brain infection.

  June 15, 2010

• Boomers: the Next 20 Years (Source: Institute for the Future)
  What goods and services will boomers need?

  June 14, 2010

• Brushing Teeth May Keep Away Heart Disease (Source: WebMD)
  Study: those who brush less at greater risk

  June 14, 2010

• Science Closing in on Mystery of Age-Related Memory Loss (Source: University of Alabama Birmingham)
  Might lead to development of effective new drugs

  June 14, 2010

• The Impact of the Recession on Older Americans (Source: Population Reference Bureau)
  Facing unemployment, loss of consumer wealth, but feeling some optimism

  June 14, 2010

• Why is Late-Life Depression Harder to Treat? (Source: Baycrest)
  New study offers important clue in the search for more effective therapies

  June 14, 2010

• Financial Planner Recommends GCM Services (Source: Seacoast Online, NH)
  Eldercare can be daunting, especially from a distance

  June 11, 2010

• Paying for the 'Institutionalized Spouse' (Source: New York Times)
  Older couples face tough financial choices when one spouse works but the other needs institutional care.

  June 11, 2010

• Depession Can Make Pain Worse (Source: HHS)
  Brain imaging shows healthy people who feel sad find pain more unpleasant, researchers say.

  June 11, 2010

• Emotions and Memory Loss (Source: University of Iowa)
  New study shows that feelings linger on, even after memory has faded

  June 11, 2010

• Elderly Drivers' Ability to Detect Hazards Doesn't Degrade Significantly with Age (Source: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
  Study suggests senior drivers have superior skills in certain areas

  June 11, 2010

• Caregivers are Bracing for Baby Boom Tsunami (Source: Arizona Republic)
  New businesses address the challenges

  June 10, 2010

• When Boomers Get Dementia (Source: New York Times)
  Experts discuss care issues for upcoming increase in cases  

  June 10, 2010

• Medicare Starts Closing Part D "Doughnut Hole" (Source: AMA)
  Agency finalizes guidelines for the drug industry to start offering brand-name discounts to Part D beneficiaries.

  June 10, 2010

• Doctors Who Specialize in Caring for Older Adults Remain Rare (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Geriatricians in short supply

  June 10, 2010

• GCM Recommends Services of Professional Inventory Company (Source: El Paso, Inc.)
  Baby boomers also could use service to keep track of assets

  June 10, 2010

• How to Avoid the Round-Trip Visit to the Hospital (Source: AHRQ)
  Thorough aftercare instructions reduce readmissions

  June 9, 2010

• A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers (Source: HHS)
  It's likely that the virus, so rampant last spring, will adopt a regular fall/winter pattern, experts say.  

  June 9, 2010

• Shorter Hospital Stays May Hinder Heart Failure Patients (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Quicker discharge tied to more readmissions, at-home deaths, study finds

  June 9, 2010

• Looking for Earliest Changes in the Brain That May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease (Source: NIH)
  Volunteers sought for study

  June 9, 2010

• NAPGCM President Advises Author on Eldercare (Source: Women's Day)
  "Designated Daughter" author talks to Linda Fodrini-Johnson

  June 9, 2010

• Scammers Try to Take Advantage of Health Law (Source: WFRV, WI)
  Better Business Bureau warns consumers about what to look for

  June 8, 2010

• Former Coach Shares Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: WIBW, Topeka)
  Legendary coach Frank Broyles spent five years caring for his wife.

  June 8, 2010

• Examining Late-Life Divorce (Source: New York Times)
  What is the effect when seniors split?

  June 8, 2010

• Same-Sex Partners of Federal Workers Can Start Applying for Benefits Next Month (Source: Washington Post)
  Includes long-term care insurance program

  June 8, 2010

• GCM Can Help Talk with Aging Parents About Finances (Source: Boston Globe)
  Tips to start the discussion

  June 8, 2010

• Senior Citizens Cruising for Memories (Source: Visalia Times-Delta, CA)
  Author finds her opinion of nursing homes is outdated

  June 7, 2010

• Alzheimer's Stalks a Colombian Family (Source: New York Times)
  Hereditary early-onset form studied

  June 7, 2010

• Pairing Neighbors with the Elderly (Source: CNN)
  New York initiative for volunteers to help local seniors

  June 7, 2010

• GCM Advises CA Congregation on Dementia Care (Source: San Jose Mercury News)
  Los Gatos faith community offering support group

  June 7, 2010

• Heart Devices Can Be Turned Off Near End of Life (Source: AMA)
  Heart Rhythm Society offers new guidelines

  June 4, 2010

• Irregular Medication Use Puts Seniors at Risk for Falling (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
  May lead to 50% increased rate of fall injury

  June 4, 2010

• Eyeglass Change Might Keep Elderly From Falling (Source: HHS)
  Wearing single-lens glasses while outside reduced falls among active elders, study says.  

  June 4, 2010

• Another Way to Keep Track of the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  Personal monitoring devices now connect with cell technology

  June 4, 2010

• Boomers Need to Think About Long-Term Care (Source: Whittier Daily News, CA)
  Article is part of "Retirement Survival Guide"

  June 4, 2010

• The Prevention Dilemma (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Could political courage turn our "sick care" system into a true health system—starting with ending tobacco use?

  June 3, 2010

• How High Can the Retirement Age Go?(Source: New York Times)
  Should it be tied to increases in life expectancy?  

  June 3, 2010

• Study Assisted-Living Options for Aging Parents (Source: Washington Post)
  Columnist discusses eldercare search  

  June 3, 2010

• Arteries Determine Risk of Heart Disease (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Determining "artery age"; turning back the clock

  June 3, 2010

• GCM Begins Blog (Source: Psychology Today)
  "My Real World, My Aging Parents and Me"

  June 3, 2010

• Spouses Face Hurdles When Caring For Themselves, Ill Loved Ones (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Caregivers face risks to their own health; includes video segment  

  June 2, 2010

• Certain Popular Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts in Seniors (Source: HHS)
  More study needed to confirm findings, researcher suggests.

  June 2, 2010

• Canadian Seniors Could Outnumber Children Within Years (Source: CBC)
  Seniors would surpass number of children 14 between 2015 and 2021

  June 2, 2010

• Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says (Source: New York Times)
  Studies find increase in sense of well being as we grow older

  June 2, 2010

• NAPGCM President Offers Advice About the Search for an Assisted Living Facility (US News & World Reports)
  GCM can help in the selection process

  June 1, 2010

• Medicare "Doughnut Hole" Check Mailing Begins (Source: NPR)
  Hole will close within decade

  June 1, 2010

• Will You Save Money By Buying the Government's New Long-Term Care Insurance? (Source: CBS MoneyWatch)
  In theory, should be cheaper than private insurance

  June 1, 2010

• More Steps a Day Lead to Better Health (Source: HHS)
  Study suggests walking may help prevent metabolic syndrome.

  June 1, 2010

• GCMs Using Skype to Keep Seniors in Touch (Source: New York Times)
  Technology can help bridge the distance between parents and faraway children.

  May 28, 2010

• "Wheelchair Scammer" Convicted (Source: Fresno Business Journal)
  This form of Medicare fraud becoming more common

  May 28, 2010

• Spouses of Dementia Sufferers Have a Six-Fold Increased Risk of Dementia Onset (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
  Husbands appear at higher risk than wives

  May 28, 2010

• Many Supplements Said to Contain Toxins, Make False Health Claims (Source: HHS)
  Report to Congress comes ahead of expected changes to oversight of supplement industry.

  May 28, 2010

• Better Education Translates into Longer Life Expectancy (Source: Boston Globe)
  Study finds average five-year difference

  May 28, 2010

• "Reinventing Primary Care" Includes Promoting Geriatrics Training (Source: AMA)
  Adding essential geriatrics competencies is part of fixing "broken" system

  May 27, 2010

• Old Patients, New Joints (Source: New York Times)
  Assessing risks and probably outcome beforehand is vital

  May 27, 2010

• Many Seniors in Canada Long-Term Care Suffer from Depression (Source: CBC)
  New assessment tool, interventions under investigation  

  May 27, 2010

• Starting the Long-Term Care Conversation (Source: McKnight's)
  A proactive approach before an emergency is better for everyone

  May 27, 2010

• Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease (Source: CBS)
  Video segment takes a look at needs of family caregivers of dementia patients  

  May 26, 2010

• Nurse Aide Role Gets Makeover (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard)
  "Shabaz" approach to caregiving is part of “green house” concept  

  May 26, 2010

• Spouses of Dialysis Patients Often Have Reduced Kidney Function (Source: National Kidney Foundation)
  Shared home environment and health habits can contribute to renal disease

  May 26, 2010

• Medicare to Test Allowing More Than Palliative Care In Hospice (Source: AMA)
  New health reform law and "concurrent care"

  May 26, 2010

• Bed Rail Entrapment Not Always Reported (Source: New York Times)
  Article calls attention to dangers

  May 26, 2010

• London Opens First Exercise Playground for Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
  Fitness park aimed at those over 60 and with disabilities

  May 25, 2010

• Helping an Older Adult Who is Depressed (Source: Families for Depression Awareness)
  Depression may be misidentified in those over 65

  May 25, 2010

• Gay and Grey Expo in Portland Eases Fears of Retirees (Source: Portland Oregonian)
  Gay couples ask questions about assisted living, benefits

  May 25, 2010

• Vote for Older Americans Week Multi-Media Offerings (Source: AoA)
  AoA invites viewers to select winners from video, photo and written entries

  May 25, 2010

• Health Reform's Changes in Medicare (Source: Health Affairs)
  Overview of impact on coverage  

  May 25, 2010

• Author Recommends GCM When Caring for Elder Loved Ones (Source: Boston Globe)
  Gaily Sheehy says GCMs have "visa to this foreign country called our medical system"

  May 24, 2010

• The 10 Most Affordable Cities for Long-Term Care (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Slideshow analyzes Genworth data

  May 24, 2010

• NCOA: Ask Your Senators to Extend Federal Medicaid Funding (Source: NCOA)
  Provides quick online form for sending the message

  May 24, 2010

• The Boom in Boomer Skin Cancer (Source: New York Times)
  Lifetime of tanning leads to increased rate of melanoma

  May 24, 2010

• Medical Attention Following a Fall Critical to Senior Health (Source: UCLA)
  Fewer than half see doctor

  May 24, 2010

• Study Links Hardened Arteries, Falls in Elderly (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes could prevent some accidents, researchers say.

  May 21, 2010

• Suicide Risk May Be Higher in Senior Facilities (Source: Business Week)
  But recent life losses may underlie the worrisome numbers, researchers say  

  May 21, 2010

• MT Nursing Homes Warn about Medicaid Payments (Source: Billings Gazette)
  Many say will stop admitting Medicaid residents

  May 21, 2010

• Study: Alzheimer's Memory Problems Originate with Protein Clumps Floating in the Brain, Not Amyloid Plaques (Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center)
  Mouse study suggests possible new treatments, diagnoses

  May 21, 2010

• Disabled Face Hard Choices as States Slash Medicaid (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Spending cuts hit home care

  May 21, 2010

• 6 Reasons More Americans are Delaying Retirement (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Stock market slump, personal fulfillment part of pattern

  May 20, 2010

• IL Senator Job Shadows Homecare Worker (Source: Peoria Journal Star)
  Sen. Dave Koehler draws attention to critical care service

  May 20, 2010

• Baby Boomers Push for "Hip" Hearing Aids (Source: WKOW-TV, Madison, WI)
  Care about cutting edge technology and style

  May 20, 2010

• Study Finds High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly Adults (Source: UCLA)
  More than a third of drinkers 60 and over consume dangerous amount

  May 20, 2010

• Prepare Now for a Future That Might Include Caring For Your Elderly Family (Source: Washington Post)
  By 2020, 12 million older Americans will need long-term care    

  May 19, 2010

• More Help for Hoarding (Source: New York Times)
  The International O.C.D. Foundation offers a new online resource.  

  May 19, 2010

• How to Find Affordable Long-Term Care (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Article advises seniors to shop around, compare types of care

  May 19, 2010

• Advocacy Group Details Treatment Needs For Older Patients (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  23 skills all health care professionals should have  

  May 19, 2010

• Obesity Associated With Depression and Vice Versa (Source: AMA)
  Researchers examining the connection

  May 19, 2010

• Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
  Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts note.  

  May 18, 2010

• "Life Care Managers" Agency Offers Seniors Assistance (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Article highlights in-home care agency

  May 18, 2010

• New Funding Proposed for Adult Day Centers (Source: New York Times)
  Could help isolated seniors and open new revenue stream for strapped centers

  May 18, 2010

• Healthy Retirees Have Higher Medical Costs (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Study: longer life means higher long-term cost

  May 18, 2010

• Schwarzenegger Budget Proposal Cuts In-Home Care (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Overview of coverage

  May 18, 2010

• Stepped-up Medicare Fraud Enforcement Snags $2.5B (Source: Washington Post)
  New tools help in the fight

  May 17, 2010

• Heart Defibrillators Complicate End of Life (Source: New York Times)
  Should be part of end-of-life planning

  May 17, 2010

• May is Stroke Awareness Month (Source: CDC)
  CDC offers resources for families and professionals

  May 17, 2010

• Building Community Through Home Care (Source: Huffington Post)
  Video in honor of National Nurses Week

  May 17, 2010

• GCM Services Support Working Caregivers (Source: Workforce Management)
  Employers urged to recommend care management services  

  May 17, 2010

• Urgent Changes Needed to Prepare Doctors to Care for Aging America (Source: Indiana University)
  Study suggests incentives for medical schools to emphasize geriatrics

  May 14, 2010

• Builders Rethink "Active Adult" Housing Label (Source: New York Times)
  NJ projects are stalled  

  May 14, 2010

• Single Annual High-Dose Vitamin D Associated With Increased Risk of Falls, Fractures Among Older Women (Source: JAMA)
  Study suggests common practice may actually be harmful

  May 14, 2010

• Women Often Miss Signs of Stroke (Source: HHS)
  Many don't know the facts and don't recognize the symptoms, U.S. survey reveals.  

  May 14, 2010

• 5 Ways to Make Living With an Older Adult Easier (Source: Caring.com)
  Try these simple solutions to ease the crankies and boost everyone's mood.

  May 14, 2010

• With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number (Source: HHS)
  Seniors find that strength, flexibility can remain, and heart risks fall.  

  May 13, 2010

• Older People in Assisted Living Facilities Sleep Poorly (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
  Sleep tied closely with quality of life; society suggests possible interventions  

  May 13, 2010

• Elderly Fear Cuts in U.S. Deficit Debate (Source: Reuters)
  AARP, others vow to protect benefits

  May 13, 2010

• In-Home Palliative Care a Vital Link for Patients Managing Illness (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer)
  Home visits give healthcare team a better picture of patients’ condition

  May 13, 2010

• MN Community Calls Proposed Assisted Living "A Danger to Children" (Source: New York Times)
  Outcry follows opposition to facility specializing in dementia care

  May 13, 2010

• Many Medicaid Patients Stuck in Hospitals (Source: Seattle Times)
  Nursing homes cannot afford to admit them

  May 12, 2010

• Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Costs $65 Billion a Year (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Medical fraud expert: "Unless you're very, very aggressive, you're going to lose a lot of money"

  May 12, 2010

• The Side Effects of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  Radio program looks at use of, dangers of drugs

  May 12, 2010

• Health Claims on Foods May Not Be Well-Grounded (Source: HHS)
  New report suggests ways for FDA to beef up its oversight.  

  May 12, 2010

• Scientists Identify First Genetic Variant Linked to Biological Aging in Humans (Source: University of Leicester)
  Discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age associated diseases  

  May 12, 2010

• For Older Americans Month, Help Seniors Locate Benefits (Source: NCOA)
  NCOA reminds seniors and caregivers to visit Benefits Check Up

  May 11, 2010

• Most Americans Unaware of Stroke Centers (Source: American Stroke Association)
  Stroke is the third leading cause of death in U.S.

  May 11, 2010

• Your Brain Online (Source: Dana Foundation)
  Internet applications promote brain health

  May 11, 2010

• Self-esteem Declines Sharply Among Older Adults While Middle-Aged Are Most Confident (Source: American Psychological Association)
  Higher income, better health help maintain self-esteem, according to psychologists.  

  May 11, 2010

• Group Doctor Visit May Become More Common (Source: Denver Post)
  Health reform funding changes face of doctor visits

  May 10, 2010

• Health Reform: Key Changes in Medicare Advantage Program (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Examining changes under new law

  May 10, 2010

• Do Some People Have a "Caregiver Personality"? (Source: Caring.com)
  Certain inborn traits may make for a less stressed family caregiver  

  May 10, 2010

• Treatment and Hospice Simultaneously (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
  New concurrent care approach may encourage patients to take advantage of hospice while still receiving curative treatments.

  May 10, 2010

• GCM Services Highlighted by CA Agency (Source: Del Mar Times)
  Del Mar Community Connections’ Darcy Mulholland profiled

  May 10, 2010

• Survey Reveals Tech-Savvy Elders (Source: New York Daily News)
  Examines Evercare survey of centenarians

  May 7, 2010

• Challenging the Assumption That Older Means More Sedentary Helps Gets Seniors Moving (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
  Overcoming stereotypes that inhibit activity level

  May 7, 2010

• For Mother's Day, Send Mom a Dozen Roses--and Your Caregiver Sister Two! (Source: Huffington Post)
  Author Francine Russo shares thoughts on sibling caregivers

  May 7, 2010

• Cuts to CA In-Home Care Will Cost More Than Expected Savings (Source: PHI International)
  Economist analyzes issues  

  May 7, 2010

• GCM Offers Advice for Older Americans Month (Source: WAVY, Hampton Roads, VA)
  Video segment on caring for aging parents  

  May 7, 2010

• The Impact of the Recession on Older Adults (Source: Population Reference Bureau)
  Data chronicles the effects of the recession on American households and older individuals.

  May 6, 2010

• The Link Between Parkinson's and Gambling (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Treatment may impact impulse control

  May 6, 2010

• More Law Enforcement Agencies Focus on Wandering (Source: New York Times)
  Includes video on location techniques

  May 6, 2010

• Gail Sheehy's New Book Focuses on Strategies to Help Caregivers Cope (Source: MSNBC)
  Taking care of a sick relative can wreak havoc on your life

  May 6, 2010

• GCM Helps NC Seniors (Source: Hilton Head Monthly)
  Article discusses many available services

  May 6, 2010

• TV Chef Takes on Senior Food (Source: BBC)
  Food designed to appeal to the taste buds of the elderly.  

  May 5, 2010

• Work-Life Balance: Help is On the Way (Source: Huffington Post)
  Awareness of caregiver needs is growing  

  May 5, 2010

• The Age of Caregivers (Source: Evansville Courier & Press)
  Role will increase as society grows older

  May 5, 2010

• The Pain of Parental Estrangement (Source: New York Times)
  When adult children cut off ties

  May 5, 2010

• May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month (Source: CDC)
  CDC offers resources for families and professionals

  May 5, 2010

• Will Private Long-Term Care Insurance Supplement the CLASS Act? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Would public/private partnership work?

  May 4, 2010

• Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
  Patients may benefit from a shunt used for less common brain condition, research suggests.    

  May 4, 2010

• The Talents of a Middle Age Brain (Source: New York Times)
  New book examines brain changes through life

  May 4, 2010

• The Most Frequent Medical Error in Seniors (Indiana University School of Medicine)
  For patients 65 or older, failure to see a specialist is common

  May 4, 2010

• Up to 13 Million Americans May Have Unsuspected Kidney Damage (Source: American Society of Nephrology)
  Strong connection with pre-diabetes

  May 4, 2010

• An Old-Age Home All Your Own (Source: New York Times)
  More businesses, communities focus on "aging in place"

  May 3, 2010

• Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Updated Primer on Medicare (Source: KFF)
  Reflects key changes included in health care reform

  May 3, 2010

• More Doctors Frustrated with Medicare Payment System (Source: AMA)
  "Wearying cycle" of cuts and patches is taking toll  

  May 3, 2010

• Walking Associated with Lower Stroke Risk in Women (Source: American Heart Association)
  Faster pace also means lower risk

  May 3, 2010

• With Alzheimer's, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst (Source: Mayo Clinic)
  Family should not waiting until it's too late to have important discussions about dementia

  May 3, 2010

• Schwarzenegger Gives Full Support to Health Reform (Source: AP)
  Has long supported cause of universal health coverage

  April 30, 2010

• The Pain-Mood Connection (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  New research emphasizes interrelatedness of depression, pain perception  

  April 30, 2010

• Training Seniors in Martial Arts Could Reduce Fall Injuries (Source: Telegraph, UK)
  Might cut chances of suffering broken bones or fractures.

  April 30, 2010

• Seniors Aren't Choosing Best Health Plans (Source: AP)
  Millions don't get the best quality.

  April 30, 2010

• Author Offers Advice for Families Considering GCM Services (Source: Tampa Tribune)
  Recommends looking for NAPGCM certification.

  April 30, 2010

• Will Private Long-Term Care Insurance Supplement the CLASS Act? (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Columnist says program will begin to change way we pay for personal assistance for frail elderly and adults with disabilities    

  April 29, 2010

• A Booming Future for Nursing Homes (Source: Kitsap Sun, WA)
  What will baby boomers want?

  April 29, 2010

• Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Risk Factors (Source: HHS)
  High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes now widespread, CDC survey finds.

  April 29, 2010

• Saying No to the Doctor--Or Getting a New One (Source: Caring.com)
  If your loved one's healthcare provider isn’t satisfactory

  April 29, 2010

• Study Identifies Those Elderly Most at Risk for Major Depression (Source: University of Rochester)
  Low-level depressive symptoms put seniors at higher risk.

  April 29, 2010

• Boomer Conference Shows Changing Attitudes (Source: New York Times)
  "Reinvention" is the keyword  

  April 28, 2010

• Buyers Wary of Losing Out with Long-Term-Care Insurance (Source: Seattle Times)
  Premiums sometimes rise beyond the affordable

  April 28, 2010

• Nursing Home Costs Rise; In-Home Care Less So (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Report on Genworth Cost of Care survey  

  April 28, 2010

• Investment Advisor Suggests Clients Consult with GCM (Source: Investment News)
  Cutting down on stress and loss of money

  April 28, 2010

• Survey: Californians Unprepared for Costs of Old-Age Care (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Concern spans all income levels

  April 28, 2010

• Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Medicaid’s Role (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Brief explains expanded role of Medicaid.  

  April 27, 2010

• Health Bill May Mean Lower Medicare Premiums (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  But may drive up overall healthcare costs    

  April 27, 2010

• Elder Justice Now Campaign Seeks to Prevent Abuse (Source: Elder Justice Now)
  Offers "An Age for Justice" public awareness film    

  April 27, 2010

• GCMs Help Families Plan for Senior Care (Source: Bradenton Herald, FL)
  A caregiving strategy should include GCM services

  April 27, 2010

• A Graying Population, a Graying Work Force (Source: New York Times)
  In an aging population, the elderly are increasingly being taken care of by the elderly

  April 26, 2010

• Health Bill May Mean Lower Medicare Premiums (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  But may drive up overall healthcare costs  

  April 26, 2010

• Despite Federal Help, Independent Living is an Obstacle for Many (Source: USA Today)
  Nursing home residents get aid to move out

  April 26, 2010

• GCM Offers Advice to Family Caregivers (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
  Finances, driving high on list of families' concerns  

  April 26, 2010

• GCMs Consulted About New Program for Early Stage Memory Loss (Source: Warwick Beacon)
  "Al's Place" provides respite, activities

  April 26, 2010

• Older Baby Boomers Sicker, Using More Care than Earlier Generations (Source: AMA)
  Many people age 55 to 64 have chronic conditions, but technological improvements have widened their health care options.  

  April 23, 2010

• In the Health Bill, a New Focus on Elder Abuse (Source: New York Times)
  Act provides for 1,700 new investigators, ombudsman support; includes background checks for eldercare workers

  April 23, 2010

• USDA Announces Grants to Expand Nutrition Help for Low-Income Seniors (Source: USDA)
  Goal is to boost SNAP participation in seniors who qualify for Extra Help program

  April 23, 2010

• MetLife Study of LGBT Boomers (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
  Shows most look to "families of choice" for support

  April 23, 2010

• Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries (Source: American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
  Low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean regimens all help the heart, study finds  

  April 23, 2010

• Belief that Intentional Weight Loss is Harmful to Seniors is Unfounded (Source: Wake Forest University)
  The myth that seniors shouldn't diet may make seniors more likely to be obese

  April 22, 2010

• Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait, Balance (Source: University of Missouri)
  Could significantly reduce falls, study shows

  April 22, 2010

• Driving While Demented (Source: New York Times)
  New guidelines are less definitive than many caregivers had hoped for.  

  April 22, 2010

• Study: Family Caregiving Can Be Stress-Filled and Isolating (Source: Penn State University)
  New study examines effective interventions

  April 22, 2010

• Researchers Identify Secrets to Happiness, Depression Among Oldest of Old (Source: Iowa State University)
  Past satisfaction with life is greatest predictor

  April 21, 2010

• For Some, Cycling Eases Parkinson's Symptoms (Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation)
  Bicycling may use a different part of the brain than walking

  April 21, 2010

• Despite Common Belief, Boomers Don't Benefit at Expense of Younger People (Source: University of California Berkeley)
  Younger Americans are getting a better deal when public education costs factored in

  April 21, 2010

• Scammers Prey on Seniors to Exploit Health Reform (Source: Miami Herald)
  Warned about salesmen hawking "ObamaCare" policies

  April 21, 2010

• Suit Charges Elderly Gay Partners Were Forced Apart (Source: New York Times)
  Sonoma County case calls attention to need for new guidelines

  April 20, 2010

• FDA Calls for More Oversight of Home Medical Equipment (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Misuse of devices can represent serious health risk for patients

  April 20, 2010

• New Law Starts Baby Boomers Down Health Savings Track (Source: WBUR, Boston)
  Examining the CLASS Act

  April 20, 2010

• GCM Gives Advice About Senior Housing (Source: Buffalo News, NY)
  Homes that fit: look down the road at downsizing

  April 20, 2010

• Presidential Memorandum - Hospital Visitation (Source: WhiteHouse.gov)
  Clarifies new hospital visitation ruling

  April 19, 2010

• When Foreclosure Threatens Elder-Care Homes (Source: New York Times)
  Residents may find out home is closing on short notice

  April 19, 2010

• Healthcare Law Hits Home in Complex Ways (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  What does it mean for seniors, the self-employed, small business?

  April 19, 2010

• Gadgets in a Graying Society (Source: Boston Globe)
  Japan quick to adopt technologies    

  April 19, 2010

• The Estrogen Dilemma (Source: New York Times)
  In-depth look at issues with HRT  

  April 16, 2010

• Husband and Wife Cope with Alzheimer's Progression (Source: USA Today)
  Latest chapter in articles following one family's dementia experience

  April 16, 2010

• Drivers with Dementia Should Be Carefully Evaluated (Source: AOTA)
  Occupational therapists play key role in explaining dangers

  April 16, 2010

• GCM Suggests Mother's Day, Father's Day Are Opportunities to Assess Senior Health (Source: PR Web)
  Pat O'Dea Evans of A Silver Connection offers advice

  April 16, 2010

• Healthy Diet Could Cut Alzheimer's Disease Risk (Source: HHS)
  Eating salads, nuts, tomatoes and poultry lowered the odds, researchers say.

  April 15, 2010

• Drug Abuse and the Elderly (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Prescription drug abuse is difficult to detect in older adults

  April 15, 2010

• Middle Boomers: a Separate Demographic Group (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
  Study examines differences among Baby Boomers

  April 15, 2010

• New Long-Term Care Insurance Will Provide Flexible Cash Benefits (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Will give families greater means to care for disabled relatives.

  April 15, 2010

• The Growing Need for Geriatric Care Management is Focus of National Conference (Source: PR Web)
  NAPGCM Conference begins in Albuquerque

  April 15, 2010

• Almost 40 Percent of Chronically Ill Older Adults Unmarried, Rely on Others (University of Michigan)
  Family and friends outside of the household are an important resource for older adults with chronic health problems.

  April 14, 2010

• Neurologists Issue Guideline on When People with Alzheimer's Disease Should Stop Driving (Source: AAN)
  Tools for clinicians, caregivers

  April 14, 2010

• Buyer Beware When Selecting a Home Care Provider (Source: Ann Arbor.com)
  Owner discovers bogus providers using name of her company

  April 14, 2010

• Doctor Shortage? 28 States May Expand Nurses' Role (Source: AP/Google)
  Regulations vary widely

  April 14, 2010

• More Americans Will Delay Retirement (Source: RAND Corporation)
  Trend will help bolster Social Security and Medicare

  April 14, 2010

• More Veterans Living in Medical Foster Homes (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  19 states now have program

  April 13, 2010

• When Elderly Have to Hang up the Car Keys (Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Driver rehabilitation specialist looks at the issues

  April 13, 2010

• For Elderly, Surgery May Not Be The Answer To An Aching Back (Source: NPR)
  Studies fail to show advantage for surgery

  April 13, 2010

• Health Bill Provision On Long-Term Care Will Affect Baby Boomers (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  How will CLASS Act provisions work?

  April 13, 2010

• GCM Gives Advice on Long-Distance Caregiving (Source: Forum of Fargo-Moorhead)
  Care managers can watch over changing needs of elders  

  April 12, 2010

• Scientists Find New, Inexpensive Way to Predict Alzheimer's Disease (Source: Penn State University)
  Comparing with MRI results shows accuracy of memory test

  April 12, 2010

• Loneliness Adds to Rate of Blood Pressure Increase in Seniors (Source: University of Chicago)
  Apprehension about social connections may underlie the increase      

  April 12, 2010

• Tech Titans Encourage Seniors to Go Online (Source: PC Magazine)
  Backed by Facebook, Comcast and Microsoft  

  April 12, 2010

• The Aging Drinker (Source: New York Times)
  Caregivers should reassess drinking habits of older family members.  

  April 12, 2010

• Finding Activities for Parents with Memory Loss (Source: New York Times)
  How to find appropriate activities for a memory-impaired parent.

  April 9, 2010

• With Age Comes Wisdom: Study (Source: HHS)
  Seniors better able to see other points of view and seek compromise to smooth social conflicts.  

  April 9, 2010

• For Elderly, Wired World Holds Terror--or Delight (Source: Boston Globe)
  Technical change has outpaced some older adults    

  April 9, 2010

• Elderly Homelessness Projected to Increase (Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness )
  Homelessness among elderly people will increase 33 percent by 2020; more than double by 2050

  April 9, 2010

• Study Suggests that Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep as They Age (Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
  Confirms earlier studies suggesting sleep time decreases with age

  April 9, 2010

• Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans (Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
  Significant increases seen in deaths from falls, motorcycle crashes, machinery use and poisoning  

  April 8, 2010

• Elderly Drivers' Risk Not Clear-Cut (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Debate flares up when accidents occur

  April 8, 2010

• Chronic Disease and the Internet (Source: Pew Internet Project)
  The internet access gap creates an online health information gap.

  April 8, 2010

• Getting Parents' Money, Medical House in Order (Source: Baltimore Sun)
  Money issues may be difficult to talk about

  April 8, 2010

• Long-Term-Care Policies: Pouring Money Down a Hole? (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Companies change rules and benefits

  April 8, 2010

• Long-Term Care Program Debuts In New Health Law (Source: NPR)
  Introducing the CLASS Act  

  April 7, 2010

• Long Goodbye of the Elderly Can Create Crises for Family Caregivers (Source: Washington Post)
  More and more serving as family caregivers

  April 7, 2010

• Scam Alert Issued on New Health Care Law (Source: AP)
  Consumers warned to beware of hustlers selling phony policies    

  April 7, 2010

• Resident Councils Advocate for Residents (Source: Kitsap Business Journal, WA)
  Resident Councils of Washington is only organization of its type in U.S.

  April 7, 2010

• GCM Can Be Part of HR Support (Source: Human Resource Executive Online)
  A look at workplace support programs for caregiver employees

  April 7, 2010

• Surprising Reasons We're In Pain (Source: WebMD)
  Slideshow shows some common but often unsuspected culprits

  April 6, 2010

• Aging Motorcyclists Hit the Road, But at Greater Risk of Injury, Death (Source: University of Rochester)
  Patients in 50s, 60s and even 70s experiencing increasing injuries.

  April 6, 2010

• Helping Allay Seniors' Fears About Health Reform (Source: AP)
  Reassuring older adults that the new law improves the lot of many Medicare beneficiaries.

  April 6, 2010

• Medical Misinformation Can Spread Quickly Via 'Tweets' (Source: HHS)
  Twitter users reveal misuse of antibiotics, including sharing leftover drugs, study finds.

  April 6, 2010

• More Than Enough Hours in Every Day (Source: New York Times)
  Thinking about changing sleep patterns in aging

  April 6, 2010

• Should Cholesterol Drugs Be Used By Those Without High Cholesterol? (Source: HHS)
  Some experts say statins help healthier people, but others worry about risks.  

  April 5, 2010

• Swindlers Exploit Confusion Over Health Care Law (Source: NPR)
  Many scammers target seniors

  April 5, 2010

• National Health Reform: What's in It for the Direct-Care Workforce? (Source: PHI)
  Overview of most significant provisions

  April 5, 2010

• Cancer, Alzheimer's Less Likely to Strike in Combination (Source: Washington University in St. Louis Medical School)
  Small study suggests biological factors that lead to one seem to protect against the other.

  April 5, 2010

• Elevator-Related Injuries and Older Adults (Source: University of Indiana Medical School)
  Older adults can be at risk

  April 5, 2010

• Aging Boomers May Bring Fiscal Blessings Instead (Source: Business Week)
  Older workers who can't retire comfortably are likely to be needed in the workplace as the economy grows.

  April 2, 2010

• Women Over 55 Fastest Growing Demographic for Providing Direct Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Projected to make up 30 percent of the nation's direct-care workforce by 2018

  April 2, 2010

• How Music Helps to Heal the Injured Brain (Source: Dana Foundation)
  Rapid advances in neurologic music therapy    

  April 2, 2010

• Amyloid Deposits in Cognitively Normal People May Predict Risk for Alzheimer's Disease (Source: ADEAR)
  Study links higher amounts of the protein with greater risk for developing the disease, loss of brain volume and subtle declines in cognitive abilities.

  April 2, 2010

• How to Outsmart Alzheimer's (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Focus shifts to prevention

  April 1, 2010

• More than One-Quarter of Elderly Patients Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death (Source: University of Michigan)
  Study shows those with advance directives more likely to get what they wanted

  April 1, 2010

• True or False? Seven Concerns About the New Health Law (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Taking a look at rumors; some affect seniors

  April 1, 2010

• Male Alzheimer's Caregivers Attend Support Group (Source: CBS Denver)
  Wyoming men say you can't do it alone

  April 1, 2010

• What's Next? Blackwater Homecare Visits? (Source: Huffington Post)
  Homecare Providers Union spokesperson speaks out against CA cuts  

  April 1, 2010

• Five Years After Schiavo Case, Few Make End-of-Life Plans (Source: Washington Post)
  Many Americans find healthcare planning confusing

  March 31, 2010

• Cutting Doctors' Reimbursements Would Be Killer for Senior Health Care (Source: Sun-Sentinel, FL)
  One out of four Medicare patients looking for a new primary care physician is having trouble finding one.

  March 31, 2010

• Can't Take Care Of Your Elderly Relatives? Buy a Bot (Source: CNET)
  Video shows Kompai system

  March 31, 2010

• Geriatric Care Management a Viable Career Option for Private Duty Home Care Industry (Source: PR Web)
  NAPGCM leader speaks at Leadership Conference  

  March 31, 2010

• When Siblings Step Up (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Sisters and brothers are finding new ways to circumvent old conflicts as they take on one of the toughest roles in their lives: caregiver

  March 30, 2010

• Technology Connects, Protects Seniors (Source: Information Week)
  Coverage of Aging in America Conference 2010

  March 30, 2010

• Healthcare Reform: What's In It for Seniors? (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Legislation lays groundwork for full continuum of healthcare services for seniors

  March 30, 2010

• Options Expand for Affordable Long-Term Care (Source: New York Times)
  Understanding CLASS Act provisions

  March 30, 2010

• GCM Partners with Other Healthcare Groups for Cross-Promotion (Source: Miami Herald)
  Finding ways to increase awareness

  March 30, 2010

• What Health Care Reform Will Mean to You (Source: AARP)
  A quick guide for people age 50 and older  

  March 29, 2010

• Implementation Timeline for Health Reform Law and Other Reform Resources (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Steps through 2014 and later  

  March 29, 2010

• Healthcare Plan Closes the Medicare "Doughnut Hole" (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Gap in prescription coverage, never popular, will be eased by discounts and assistance

  March 29, 2010

• Review Heightens Concerns over Medicare Billing at Nursing Homes (Source: Washington Post)
  Reform targets "ultra-high" billing categories

  March 29, 2010

• Health Care Reform: What Does It Do to Medicare? (Source: Time)
  Overview of impact on existing program    

  March 26, 2010

• Taking Care of Mom and Dad (Source: KIRO, Seattle)
  Series available to watch online

  March 26, 2010

• What Health Reform Means For Your Retirement (Source: Wall Street Journal MarketWatch)
  What retirees and those about to retire should know

  March 26, 2010

• Social Networks a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill (Source: New York Times)
  Playing a more and more vital role for people living with disabling conditions

  March 26, 2010

• New Long-Term Care Trend: Boomers Insuring Their Parents (Source: Financial Planning.com)
  More and more children buying LTC policies for elders    

  March 26, 2010

• Japan Developing Innovative Technology for Senior Care (Source: Guardian, UK)
  Japan is aging faster than any other nation

  March 25, 2010

• Nurses' Drug Dispensing Examined (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Examining the on DEA ruling

  March 25, 2010

• A New Long-Term Care Insurance Program (Source: New York Times)
  What will the CLASS Act mean?

  March 25, 2010

• FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You (Source: WebMD)
  Information for consumers and employers

  March 25, 2010

• End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives (Source: HHS)
  Advance directive improves odds that wishes will be followed, study shows.

  March 25, 2010

• Health Care Reform Provisions Affecting Older Adults (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
  Overview of legislation impacting seniors and senior care organizations

  March 24, 2010

• GCMs Offer Advice to Family Caregivers (Source: MetroWest Daily News, MA)
  ElderCare Resource Services provides column for local paper

  March 24, 2010

• Medicare Steps Up Efforts to Monitor Seniors' Prescriptions (Source: USA Today)
  The goal is to keep seniors healthy by detecting medication-related problems.

  March 24, 2010

• Looking After the Caregivers (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune)
  Legacy Corps program provides respite

  March 24, 2010

• Seniors Beat Fear of Computers (Source: Monterey Herald)
  Generations Online training program uses peer coaches  

  March 24, 2010

• Boomers Start Downsizing for Retirement (Source: Forbes)
  10 tips for "rightsizing"

  March 23, 2010

• The Immediate Effects of The Health Reform Bill (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  A look at the "early deliverables"

  March 23, 2010

• Stressful but Vital: Picking a Nursing Home (Source: New York Times)
  Article points out problems with five-star system; says visit is best

  March 23, 2010

• Microsoft Showcases Assistive Technology for Seniors (Source: Business Week)
  Cities working with Microsoft to bring computers, Webcams, and other high-tech gear to the homebound elderly

  March 23, 2010

• CA Editorial: Take Adult Day Care Off Chopping Block (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Adult day care is a humane and enlightened alternative to far more costly nursing homes.

  March 23, 2010

• The Return of the Multi-Generational Family Household (Source: Pew Research Center)
  Demographic changes mean more seniors are living with adult children

  March 22, 2010

• GCM Discusses Benefits of Multigenerational Household (Source: Examiner)
  Elders help keep hope and history alive

  March 22, 2010

• Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia? (Source: HHS)
  Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's.

  March 22, 2010

• Aging Issues Can be Tougher on Gays (Source: CNN)
  Many older LGBTs' financial woes can be traced to the fact that discrimination was legal during their working lives,

  March 22, 2010

• Think Government Spends Too Much On Health Care? Look At The Bill For Retirees. (Source: Christian Science Monitor)
  Typical couple retiring this year will spend $200,000 on health care themselves.

  March 22, 2010

• Midnight Munchies Keep Elderly Safer In NY Nursing Home (Source: NPR)
  Midnight snack program comforts residents with dementia

  March 19, 2010

• Research: How You Think About Your Age May Affect How You Age (Source: Purdue University)
  People asked what age they feel identify with being 12 years younger.

  March 19, 2010

• Universal Design Gaining in Popularity (Source: Akron Leader)
  MetLife Mature Market Institute researcher likens UD to acceptance of cell phones

  March 19, 2010

• Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture (Source: HHS)
  Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study finds.

  March 19, 2010

• Public Reverse Mortgages and Long-Term Care: Can They Work Together? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Might states step in?

  March 19, 2010

• Social Security Adds Early-Onset Alzheimer's to Compassionate Allowance Initiative (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
  Allows patients to expedite access to SSDI and SSI

  March 18, 2010

• "Can You Hear Me Now?" Bluetooth Hearing Aids (Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune)
  Baby boomers gravitating toward hearing aids equipped to handle their gadgets.

  March 18, 2010

• Medicaid and Social Security Changes Urged to Help Gay Seniors (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Report endorsed by mainstream aging groups says gay senior citizens face daunting social and financial problems.

  March 18, 2010

• Will Healthcare Costs Bankrupt Aging Boomers? (Source: The Urban Institute)
  Rising costs threaten boomers' retirement security  

  March 18, 2010

• Older Adults Should Have Access to Safe and Adequate Food (Source: American Dietetic Association)
  Community-dwelling seniors face challenges

  March 17, 2010

• 10 Senior Housing Development Trends for Next Decade (Source: Ecumen)
  Energy efficient design, universal design and technology top the list

  March 17, 2010

• New Federal Subsidies for Drug Purchases (Source: New York Times)
  "Extra Help" subsidizes cost of Medicare Part D

  March 17, 2010

• Fraud: 5 Scams Aimed at the Elderly (Source: CNBC)
  Signs that a senior may be getting bilked

  March 17, 2010

• Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures (Source: HHS)
  Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say.

  March 17, 2010

• Hospital and Nursing Home Complaints Have an Ear (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Help can come from facility staff, state regulators, insurers and other agencies.

  March 16, 2010

• Montana Centenarians Share Stories (Source: Billings Gazette)
  Includes world's oldest man

  March 16, 2010

• In Britain, a Debate Over Home Care for Elderly People (Source: New York Times)
  New plan proving controversial    

  March 16, 2010

• Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform (Source: NCOA)
  NCOA offers concise facts for older adults

  March 16, 2010

• Former Nun Helps Seniors Care for Pets (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  Having to give up a beloved cat may devastate elders  

  March 16, 2010

• Biggest Medicare Drug Plans Raise Rates 10% Average (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Many times higher than inflation, which is currently 2.6%

  March 15, 2010

• Montana Governor Wants to Buy Drugs from Canada for State Programs (Source: Missoulian)
  Lower-priced meds would save state $40 million

  March 15, 2010

• Americans Get Too Many Medical Tests Despite Risks (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  A rash of reports examine the use of defensive medicine

  March 15, 2010

• Home Care Company Offers Gift Cards (Source: WPVI)
  Company suggests cards as good gift  

  March 15, 2010

• GCM Can Help Finding the Right Care for the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  NAPGCM can offer list of local companies.  

  March 12, 2010

• People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet (Source: HealthDay)
  They'll go online first, but turn to physicians for final decisions, survey shows

  March 12, 2010

• Scans Might Monitor Success of Alzheimer's Drugs (Source: HHS)
  Imaging technology offers new hope for treating neurodegenerative disease.

  March 12, 2010

• Daylight-Saving Time Switch May Leave You Sleepy (Source: University of Michigan)
  Experts recommend adjusting in intervals  

  March 12, 2010

• Bunny's Last Days: When Living Will Isn't Enough (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Choosing between aggressive measures and palliative care

  March 11, 2010

• H1N1 Protection Added to Next Season's Flu Shots (Source: AMA)
  CDC advisory panel recommends nearly everyone in the U.S. receive the new enhanced vaccine.

  March 11, 2010

• Infection Defense May Spur Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
  Beta amyloid may be part of brain’s normal defenses

  March 11, 2010

• Art and Music Therapies Called "Sleeping Giants" (Source: Media Health Leaders)
  Mental health profession uses creative areas of brain

  March 11, 2010

• Talking to Someone With Dementia: Is It Okay to Fib? (Source: Caring.com)
  Yes, if you're mindful of the big picture  

  March 11, 2010

• 'Drowning in Alzheimer's': Minorities Struggle with Dementia (Source: CNN)
  African-Americans and Hispanics face quality of life challenges  

  March 10, 2010

• Researchers Develop Sensors to Track Elderly (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  Carnegie Mellon "goes to war" against early decline  

  March 10, 2010

• A Little Black Box to Jog Failing Memory (Source: New York Times)
  Sensecam reinforces recollection through digital pictures  

  March 10, 2010

• Seniors Pinched by New Charges for Home Care Help (Source: AP)
  As states struggle, elders face increased fees and lengthy wait lists for services

  March 10, 2010

• Caring for the Caregiver (Source: Huffington Post)
  VNSNY exec begins new caregiver blog  

  March 10, 2010

• AHQR Offers Guides for Patients and Consumers (Source: AHQR)
  Reports summarize treatments in plain, easy-to-understand language  

  March 9, 2010

• CDC Launches New Stroke Web Site (Source: CDC)
  Includes resources and stroke prevention materials

  March 9, 2010

• Seniors Face Higher Medicare Costs (Source: Dallas Morning News)
  Monthly premiums to rise on Medicare Advantage and drug plans.

  March 9, 2010

• Nursing Homes Experiment with Robotic Pets (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  Alzheimer's patients enjoy therapeutic stuffed animals

  March 8, 2010

• Parkinson's Disease Makes it Harder to Figure Out How Other People Feel (Source: American Psychological Association)
  Educating patients and close associates could help avoid social consequences.

  March 8, 2010

• Even More Reasons to Get a Move On (Source: New York Times)
  New studies confirm healthy aging effect of exercise

  March 8, 2010

• A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
  Feeling good about yourself can lower your risk more than twofold, study suggests.

  March 8, 2010

• Single Men, Unhappily Married Men May have Higher Risk of Fatal Stroke (Source: American Stroke Association)
  Happy marriage cuts men's risk of stroke

  March 5, 2010

• Parity Law Expands Mental Health Access (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Guarantees parity in insurance coverage for many

  March 5, 2010

• Administration Report Bodes Financial Relief for Those Living With Alzheimer's (Source: Huffington Post)
  Alzheimer's Foundation CEO lauds affirmation of needs of caregivers, frail elders

  March 5, 2010

• Coffee Drinking May Lower Stroke Risk (Source: HHS)
  Study finds a 27 percent reduction, but experts say link not yet proven.

  March 5, 2010

• Emergency Rooms for the Elderly (Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram)
  New Jersey hospital opens geriatric emergency department

  March 4, 2010

• Campaign Warns of Dementia Stigma (Source: BBC)
  Many are uncomfortable around people with dementia

  March 4, 2010

• Catholic Directive May Thwart End-Of-Life Wishes (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Bishops cite "obligation" for using feeding tubes at religious facilities

  March 4, 2010

• Medical Identity Theft on the Rise (Source: NPR)
  Could compromise both the victim's credit and physical safety  

  March 4, 2010

• Institute on Aging Study: Adult Day Health Care Improves Senior Participants' Quality of Life (Source: Business Wire)
  Adult day centers play a vital role in helping seniors maintain independence

  March 4, 2010

• Old Age, From Youth's Narrow Prism (Source: New York Times)
  Provocative essay questions youth-centric view of aging

  March 3, 2010

• Wii-Gaming Could Aid Stroke Rehab (Source: HHS)
  Physical therapy centered around the high-tech games surpassed standard exercises, study finds.

  March 3, 2010

• Survey Reveals New Realities for Baby Boomers (Source: Builder Online)
  Eighty is the new old, the Carolinas are the new Florida, and working through retirement is the new norm

  March 3, 2010

• Veterans Aid and Attendance Can Be Used for Adult Day Center (Source: Hartford Courant)
  Benefit is underused

  March 3, 2010

• Parental Support and the Law (Source: New York Times)
  Are adult children legally required to support their parents?

  March 2, 2010

• Aging Bikers Taking to the Streets on Beefy Trikes (Source: Seattle Times)
  three-wheeled motorcycles that provide the stability and nearly all the comforts of a car

  March 2, 2010

• The Hope of Music's Healing Powers (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Yet more research suggests powerful therapeutic results

  March 2, 2010

• Stroke Incidence Rising Among Younger Adults, Decreasing Among Elderly (Source: American Stroke Association)
  Percentage of strokes occurring in people under age 45 has grown significantly since the 1990s.

  March 2, 2010

• Working Caregivers and Employer Health Care Costs (Source: MetLife)
  Caregivers cost employers 8% more per year in healthcare costs

  March 1, 2010

• Medicaid Financial Eligibility: Primary Pathways for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  New brief discusses qualification

  March 1, 2010

• After H1N1, Researchers Warn of a Potential New Superbug (Source: Time)
  Could evolve from bird flu virus

  March 1, 2010

• Tom Brokaw's "The Boomers" to Air This Week (Source: CBS)
  Series will premiere Thursday

  March 1, 2010

• Returning to India Best Option for Some Elderly (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  Many elders worry that their children are too busy or too "Americanized" to fully care for them when their health fails.

  March 1, 2010

• Untreated Poor Vision in Elderly Linked to Dementia (Source: University of Michigan)
  Proper vision is a requirement for many of the activities that previously have been found to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease.    

  February 26, 2010

• Stress Linked to Diabetics' Memory Loss (University of Edinburgh)
  Stress raises the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline among older people with diabetes, research suggests.

  February 26, 2010

• GCM Presents Program on Elder Care Planning (Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  Assisted living facility sponsors session

  February 26, 2010

• U.S. Judge Blocks Adult Day Health Care Cuts (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  Cuts would have eliminated Adult Day Health Care for 8,000 to 15,000 people on Monday

  February 26, 2010

• Kaiser's Medicare Primer Updated (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Includes latest numbers, changes

  February 26, 2010

• GE, Intel, Mayo Clinic Testing New Senior Home Monitoring Systems (Source: Market Watch)
  Entities partner to study effectiveness of home health technology  

  February 25, 2010

• Seniors Are Working Longer, Retiring Later (Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute)
  Trend will continue upwards  

  February 25, 2010

• When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well (Source: HHS)
  New research suggests it might delay signs of aging in the brain.

  February 25, 2010

• Original Playground for America's Elderly Celebrates 50th Year(Source: BBC)
  BBC looks at Sun City

  February 25, 2010

• Alzheimer's Care Dilemma: No End in Sight, But Plenty of Guilt Over Wishing It Were (Source: Caring.com)
  Few other forms of caring can be so demanding for so long

  February 25, 2010

• How Boomers Will Impact the Health Care Industry (Source: CNBC)
  Predictions are "nothing short of apocalyptic"

  February 24, 2010

• The Science of Living Longer (Source: Time)
  Special section investigates many facets of aging in America

  February 24, 2010

• Kidneys From Older Donors Suitable for Seniors (Source: HHS)
  More could be transplanted if doctors would put them on the list, study suggests.

  February 24, 2010

• H1N1 Vaccine Ignored as Public's Fears Fade (Source: AMA)
  The CDC is urging doctors to continue vaccinating patients to prevent a third wave of flu, but physicians say few patients are interested.

  February 24, 2010

• Niche Senior Housing the Wave of the Future (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Article focuses on Nikkei Senior Gardens, which targets Japanese elders

  February 23, 2010

• Counselors Ease Pain of "Last Home" (Source: Arizona Republic)
  Elderly Placement Services help seniors, families select the right living solution

  February 23, 2010

• "Share the Care" Helps Caregivers Help Others (Source: WBAY, Green Bay, WI)
  Video feature on caregiving collectives

  February 23, 2010

• Author Suggests Bringing in GCM to Solve Sibling Disputes (Source: Windsor Star)
  Francine Russo book reviewed

  February 23, 2010

• How Public Policy Can Prevent Heart Disease (Source: Newsweek)
  Evidence that community-wide practices lead to heart health  

  February 22, 2010

• Singing "Rewires" Damaged Brain (Source: BBC)
  Stoke patients can use "singing center" of brain to help recovery

  February 22, 2010

• Mammograms and Severe Dementia (Source: New York Times)
  Screenings in women with less than 4-5 years life expectancy may not be beneficial

  February 22, 2010

• Diabetes Drug Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks (Source: CNN)
  Senate report claims drug company hid danger  

  February 22, 2010

• Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace (Source: HHS)
  Giving your time may fulfill needs not met in your regular job.

  February 22, 2010

• NCOA Releases Survey on Medical Imaging Safety (Source: NCOA)
  MRIs for pacemaker patients may be a problem

  February 19, 2010

• Many Patients Fail to Fill Prescriptions (Source: Reuters)
  Study examines non-adherence and its impacts

  February 19, 2010

• States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows (Source: New York Times)
  Virtually every state is making or considering substantial cuts

  February 19, 2010

• Proposed Budget Cuts to CA Senior Care Would Hit Families (Source: Orange County Register)
  Age Well Senior Services in Laguna Woods highlighted

  February 19, 2010

• Survey Shows Americans Want to Improve Health but Easily Find Excuses (Source: American Heart Association)
  Suggestions for keeping heart health resolutions

  February 18, 2010

• Why Are Fewer Patients Enrolling in Hospice? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Hospice officials blame bad economy, Medicare rules.

  February 18, 2010

• Database of Dangerous Caregivers to Be Available March 1, But It Is Incomplete (Source: McKnight's)
  Journalists still find discrepancies

  February 18, 2010

• County-By-County Report Sizes Up Americans' Health (Source: HHS)
  Rural areas tend to fare worse than urban locales, comprehensive survey finds.  

  February 17, 2010

• Westminster Dog Show Past Winner from N.J. Still Charms Crowds as Therapy Dog (Source: New Jersey.com)
  Several past winners are "volunteers" in senior facilities  

  February 17, 2010

• Political Rivals Spar Over Long-Term Care--in Britain (Source: Guardian UK)
  U.S. isn't only country where political football is seen in eldercare issues  

  February 17, 2010

• Hypertension Linked to Dementia in Older Women (Source: Yeshiva University)
  Controlling blood pressure important for brain protection.

  February 16, 2010

• Older Brains Make Good Use of "Useless" Information (Source: Baycrest Geriatric Health System)
  Weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts

  February 16, 2010

• Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Symptoms may be dismissed as "just getting old"    

  February 16, 2010

• Parkinson's Disease Research Uncovers Social Barrier (Source: McGill University)
  Speech problems cause negative quality of life impact

  February 12, 2010

• Researchers Image Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's, Before Symptoms Appear (Source: UCLA)
  Findings could allow for early interventions for the disease

  February 12, 2010

• Words for Seniors Facing Loss (Source: New York Times)
  As the ranks of friends dwindle, many seniors grieve in private.

  February 12, 2010

• Lifeline of Adult Day Healthcare May Snap for CA Families (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Seniors would lose care and camaraderie, and relatives could lose respite and possibly a paycheck.

  February 12, 2010

• Does Light Therapy Help Alzheimer's Patients Sleep? (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Promising treatment is under investigation

  February 11, 2010

• AMA Says Feeding Tubes Overused in Dementia Patients (Source: Reuters)
  Patients who had specified they did not want a feeding tube received one anyhow.

  February 11, 2010

• Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym (Source: New York Times)
  Exercise is vital for cardiac rehab

  February 11, 2010

• GCM Help Suggested for CCRC Problem (Source: Caring.com)
  Family live at a distance; dad wants to leave Alzheimer's unit

  February 11, 2010

• Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly (Source: Business Week)
  As grip declines, so does survival, study finds

  February 10, 2010

• Industrial Cleaner Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
  Examine connection to tricholorethylene (TCE), a chemical widely used to clean metal such as auto parts.

  February 10, 2010

• Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny (Source: New York Times)
  Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals.    

  February 10, 2010

• How Do Home Care Agencies Use Technology? (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
  A look at trends, predictions

  February 10, 2010

• GCM Helps Seniors Remain Independent (Source: KKCO, Grand Junction, CO)
  Video highlights "Generations Solutions" program

  February 10, 2010

• Survey Reveals New Realities for Baby Boomers (Source: Builder Online)
  Eighty is the new old, the Carolinas are the new Florida, and working through retirement is the new norm.

  February 9, 2010

• The "Medical Home" Experiment (Source: Buffalo News)
  Team concept seeks to improve basic care

  February 9, 2010

• Nursing Homes Focus on Aging Baby Boomers (Source: Florence Times Daily, AL)
  Exec says nursing home model is changing

  February 9, 2010

• For Senior Care, Sometimes It Does Take a Village (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  "Village concept" gains acceptance

  February 9, 2010

• GCM Can Step in When Siblings Disagree (Source: Toronto Globe and Mail)
  More coverage of "They're Your Parents, Too"

  February 9, 2010

• Design Awards Enable Aging in Place (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Slide show of innovative universal design ideas

  February 8, 2010

• Love is (Not) All You Need (Source: AARP)
  Examines the gut-wrenching choice some families must make  

  February 8, 2010

• More People Stepping in to Act as Caregivers--Even Exes (Source: Montreal Gazette)
  Health needs sometimes bring former partners together

  February 8, 2010

• In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers (Source: New York Times)
  Sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers.

  February 8, 2010

• Warning Signs to Look for When Visiting Senior Homes (Source: Seattle Times)
  Ombudsman gives suggestions for families of frail seniors

  February 8, 2010

• Despite Warnings, U.S. Companies Remain Unprepared for Baby Boomers' Exodus (Source: Boston College)
  Center on Aging & Work study shows older workers' departure may cause great disruption

  February 5, 2010

• You Can Make a Difference in Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Services (Source: Mayo Clinic)
  Family urged to be assertive

  February 5, 2010

• Alzheimer's Caregivers are Often Silent Victims (Source: Medill Reports)
  Task can become full-time job for unpaid family members

  February 5, 2010

• For Some Survivors, Polio Won't Fade Into the Past (Source: New York Times)
  Fifty years later, many elders struggling with post-polio syndrome

  February 5, 2010

• Time Writer Talked to GCMs, Others While Researching New Book (Source: Huffington Post)
  "They’re Your Parents, Too" tells things to know before a crisis strikes

  February 5, 2010

• Why Baby Boomers Should Rethink Retirement (Source: US News & World Reports)
  There's plenty of reason to look ahead to the Golden Age of Aging

  February 4, 2010

• CA Seniors Fear Budget Cuts (Source: Scripps News)
  Loss of home, adult day services feared

  February 4, 2010

• GCM Can Help When Siblings Disagree (Source: Danbury News-Times)
  Family caregivers speak out about balancing workload

  February 4, 2010

• Nursing Home Visitation Rights Among Issues in Gay Rights Conference (Source: Dallas News)
  Gays and lesbians "face a real tussle" with nursing homes when making decisions on behalf of their aging or ill partners.

  February 3, 2010

• Caregiving Employees Health Problems Cost Companies $13.4 Billion Annually (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
  Caregivers are more likely to report health problems

  February 3, 2010

• GCM Can Help Select the Right Assisted Living (Source: Consumer Reports)
  Invites readers to NAPGCM web directory

  February 3, 2010

• Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits (Source: CMS)
  Booklet explains expanded coverage for 2010-14

  February 2, 2010

• Help for Hoarding (Source: New York Times)
  Many readers responded to recent article  

  February 2, 2010

• Francine Russo on Caring for Your Aging Parents (Source: US News & World Reports)
  New book examines sibling relationships when parents need help  

  February 2, 2010

• "Overweight" Adults age 70 or older are Less Likely To Die Over A 10 Year Period Than Those of "Normal" Weight (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
  New study calls into question current BMI guidelines for older adults

  February 2, 2010

• Family Caregiver Survey Examines Impact on Marriage (Source: Caring.com)
  Respondents have strong feelings—both positive and negative

  February 1, 2010

• Talking to Elderly Parents About Driving (Source: ABC)
  When is it time to hang up the keys?  

  February 1, 2010

• Census Scammers Targeting Elderly (Source: Denver Post)
  Bogus surveys try to obtain personal information

  February 1, 2010

• Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors' Thinking (Source: HHS)
  But mild to moderate drinkers experience less cognitive decline.

  February 1, 2010

• Seniors for Sale (Source: Seattle Times)
  Three-part series examines serious deficiencies in WA adult family home system

  February 1, 2010

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