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Help on Medicare Issues, From the Inside - May 8, 2005

Just because the Medicare drug benefit legislation was enacted late last year doesn't mean there aren't more Medicare issues to deal with on the Hill and in the administration -- meaning, of course, continuing work for lobbyists.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A681-2004Jun23.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Kerry Asserts Bush Has Misled Voters - May 8, 2005

Sen. John F. Kerry told a group of seniors on Tuesday that the White House attempted to conceal government statistics showing the elderly will soon pay a much bigger share of their Social Security income on Medicare expenses.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20570-2004Sep14.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Va. Finds More Problems At Homes - May 8, 2005

The Virginia Department of Social Services, which licenses more than 627 assisted-living facilities across the state, is reporting a wide range of problems at 18 facilities that led to stepped-up enforcement actions.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8652-2004Jun26.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

U.S. to Direct Shipments Of Flu Shot - May 8, 2005

Health officials said Tuesday they have already diverted about four million doses of the vaccine to areas with the greatest need.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26906-2004Oct12.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Health Care Costs Darken Sunset Years - May 8, 2005

Through the first half of the 20th century, a long and comfortable retirement was something few workers experienced. Pensions were not common, Social Security was just getting started, and anyway, most workers died on the job or shortly after retiring.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25005-2004Jul3.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

On the Bench, Uplifting Exchange - May 8, 2005

Howard teenagers, senior citizens share fitness and lessons about life.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58498-2004Nov17.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

No 'Dangers' in Early Detection - May 8, 2005

Although many people believe that harboring early symptoms of diseases will not affect future health, H. Gibert Welch explains the falsity.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56498-2004Jul16.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Study Confirms That Stress Speeds Aging - May 8, 2005

The finding could explain why intense, long-term emotional strain can make people get sick and grow old before their time.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20394-2004Nov29.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Medicare Monthly Premium to Rise - May 8, 2005

Medicare payments to physicians jumped 15 percent last year, prompting officials to announce that premiums will rise to $89.20 in '06.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16947-2005Mar31.html?nav=rss_health/seniors

Bush Chooses EPA Chief To Lead HHS - May 8, 2005

The president tapped Mike Leavitt Monday as the White House sought to put its Cabinet selection process back on track after the collapse of its Department of Homeland Security nomination.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60856-2004Dec13.html?nav=rss_health/seniors