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Aging_Society

  1. Study: Baby-boomer #retirements don’t explain #unemployment figures ow.ly/b8bF3 via @thehill
  2. Thanks for the RTs! @agingresourcedm @themedicareguy @LTQA @VillageMemorial @ctffox @TheConnilyn
  3. New Obama Ads Focus On #Medicare And #Veterans ow.ly/b7X2A via @nytimes
  4. Senate reaches deal on FDA bill amendments ow.ly/b7WF1 via @thehill
  5. KaiserEDU.org Tutorial on #Medicare/#Medicaid Dual Eligibles via @kaiserfamfound ow.ly/b7JGf
  6. Interactive Map Compares Cost of Long Term Care Across the United States ow.ly/b7Fni via Genworth Financial
  7. FY 2013 funding for the American Community Survey (ACS) is being threatened in the House's budget. More info here: ow.ly/b7FaK
  8. RT @bcgssw: The surprise about older Amercians: bit.ly/JlhZea. Do they really become disengaged as they age? #aging @NextAvenue
  9. Henry Claypool discusses need to focus on innovation and evidence-based practice in the health care delivery system--partner w/ @CMSGov
  10. Henry Claypool: society has had an over-reliance on nursing homes and institutions in our long-term care--shift now towards community
  11. So many issues impact both the #aging and disability communities--housing, transportation, in-home supports, caregiving etc.
  12. @AoAgov's Kathy Greenlee says "we believe we are stronger together" when referring to the creation of ACL-Administration of Community Living
  13. Looking forward to learning more about The Administration for Community Living at today's Senate #Aging briefing: 1-2:30pm Hart 902
  14. 'Silent Crime' -- Defrauding Elders Grows in Ethnic Communities ow.ly/b4sDT via @NewAmericaMedia
  15. Poll: Many Sick Americans Experience Significant Financial Problems and Report their Care is not Well-Managed via @rwjf ow.ly/b3mLC
  16. Great to see #Alzheimer's disease the focus of so many news stories. A New Attack on #Alzheimer’s via @nytimes ow.ly/b2WQ5
  17. President’s proposed FY 2013 budget provides $100M increase for efforts to combat #Alzheimer’s disease. More details: ow.ly/b2PHU