Veteran’s proof of military service burns in fire; VA not willing to make exceptionA 93 year-old veteran from CA can’t get the benefits he says he is entitled to, even though he was drafted in 1943, and served in the U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Fire destroys 93 year-old’s proof of military service; now he can’t get benefits
December 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
“Seniors and dependent adults are vulnerable in our State”
December 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) has been working with the state-level Adult Protective Service agencies (APS) as part of an ongoing effort to remain up-to-date on the budget issues. The most recent … [Read more...]
Should the WikiLeaks fiasco raise healthcare privacy concerns?
December 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Read the FULL Article here With roughly 250,000 documents released by WikiLeaks and with the aid of some popular media outlets, the ramifications of the diplomatic cables will be far-reaching. My initial thoughts were mixed: … [Read more...]
Should the WikiLeaks fiasco raise healthcare privacy concerns?
December 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
As the recent WikiLeaks disclosures continue to make headlines across the globe, I can not help but reflect upon what this means for healthcare privacy.Why are these classified documents so “sensitive” in nature, that the White … [Read more...]
Living to 100 becoming more common, stress reduction is key
December 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The senior citizen population is quickly growing; but did you know that centenarians are expected to reach the 800,000 mark by 2050? Even more shocking – this number was estimated to be only slightly over 50,000 in the year 2000.* … [Read more...]
Therapeutic horseback riding beneficial for recovering U.S. servicemen and women
December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that “therapeutic horseback riding” may be beneficial for individuals who suffer from disabilities? Saddling-up may seem like an odd choice for therapy, but according to some studies, it is one of the best therapeutic … [Read more...]
Louisiana may wait another year for Medicaid overhaul
December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Associated Press has reported that Louisiana may have to wait another year for a Medicaid overhaul. The State Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein, believes that the plan to coordinate private insurers within the Medicaid … [Read more...]
