washingtonpost.com - SeniorsSeniorsAction Urged to Improve Assisted Living in Va.- May 8, 2005 The head of the Virginia Department of Social Services told lawmakers Tuesday that aggressive action is needed to correct problems in the state's assisted living facilities, including more inspectors, increased funding to care for poor residents and measures to improve the industry's shrinking, untrained labor pool.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16238-2004Jun29.html?nav=rss_health/seniors Three Ounces Of Prevention- May 8, 2005 A "Welcome to Medicare" physical, diabetes screening and cholesterol screening aimed at catching common problems early are new benefits that will kick in this week.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45500-2005Jan3.html?nav=rss_health/seniors The Age of Wisdom -- And Fun- May 8, 2005 A recent poll shows that seven in ten respondents aged 65 and older report being "very satisfied" with how they spend their weekends, making them the area's most contented demographic.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5873-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_health/seniors Older Addicts Face Uncertain Twilight- May 8, 2005 Experts on geriatric addiction say the number of senior addicts will swell as Baby Boomers reach old age.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16467-2005Jan17.html?nav=rss_health/seniors Who's Footing the Bill- May 8, 2005 Miriam Trimble of the District said she visits a podiatrist about every eight weeks. At age 83, "you can't see very well," she said, so "you really need somebody to do" the clipping of toenails and other routines that can help prevent foot problems.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29779-2004Jul5.html?nav=rss_health/seniors Report Emphasizes Shortfall in Medicare- May 8, 2005 The independent trustees overseeing Social Security and Medicare, in a break with the Bush administration, say Medicare is in greater financial distress than Social Security and said the health care program is in urgent need of attention.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59227-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_health/seniors Study Shows Black-White Split in Elder Care- May 8, 2005 Black Americans are four times as likely as white Americans to live in understaffed nursing homes that offer substandard care.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56334-2004Jun20.html?nav=rss_health/seniors |