Government releases funding to help older adults navigate long-term care
Sep 28, 2010
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday said $68 million in grant money is available to help seniors, the disabled and their caregivers better understand options for...
Democrats look to Medicare Part D checks to sway seniors by November
Aug 17, 2010
Many seniors are still wary of healthcare reform, but Democrats hope some of the new law’s provisions will help win over reluctant elders, according to recent reports.
Seniors confused about new healthcare reform law, survey shows
Jul 28, 2010
Most seniors are misinformed or simply unaware about new healthcare reforms under the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a new survey from the National Council on...
Health agencies warn seniors about Medicare Part D rebate scams
Jul 27, 2010
As another round of $250 Medicare prescription drug rebate checks goes out in the mail, healthcare officials are reminding seniors to be aware of potential scams.
Vermont to seniors: Give me your $250 Medicare Part D checks
Jun 14, 2010
Many seniors across the country are gearing up to receive $250 reimbursement checks for costs associated with the Medicare Part D coverage gap. But Vermont is telling some seniors to hand that money over...
Senior advocacy groups call for rights, protections for LGBT seniors
Mar 18, 2010
State and federal lawmakers should find a way to legally recognize same-sex elderly couples to extend social supports, financial security and healthcare benefits to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender...
National long-term care resource center for GLBT elders to be established
Feb 18, 2010
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has disclosed an award of $900,000 for the first-ever national resource center to assist gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors...
Hispanic seniors experience quality disparity in nursing home care, report finds
Jan 06, 2010
Hispanic seniors are much more likely to live in nursing homes of “inferior quality” than white older adults, according to a recently released report from Brown University.
Senate inching closer to passing bill with CLASS Act in it
By
Liza Berger
Dec 23, 2009
It appears increasingly likely that proponents of the CLASS Act will have “happy holidays” after all.
Senators focus on Medicare spending, seniors services early in debate over healthcare reform bill
Dec 03, 2009
As Senate Democrats and Republicans began debating their healthcare bill this week, Medicare spending reductions and their effect on seniors emerged as major topics.