Saturday, 31. January 2009
This fact sheet from AARP?s Public Policy Institute examines data from the Energy Information Administration on heating-related energy consumption and expenditures among consumers age 65 and older. The analysis finds that despite recent increases in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding, heating assistance remains inadequate. (5 pages)
Saturday, 31. January 2009
This fact sheet by Lynn Nonnemaker of AARP?s Public Policy Institute lays out cost-sharing obligations for Medicare beneficiaries in 2009. It also lists the preventive services that Medicare covers in 2009 and indicates whether the Medicare Part B deductible applies to each service. (3 pages)
Saturday, 31. January 2009
This fact sheet by Sara E. Rix of AARP?s Public Policy Institute highlights the unemployment situation of workers aged 55 and older one year into the current recession. It shows that in December 2008, the unemployment rate for this group was the highest monthly rate it has been since October 1992. (2 pages)
Saturday, 31. January 2009
Florida?s health care system needs to change according to this 2007 survey of AARP Florida members. Respondents, which included oversamples of members ages 50-64, African Americans, and Hispanics, also believe that all Floridians should have access to health care.
Saturday, 31. January 2009
This AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Ben Umans and Lynn Nonnemaker describes the demographic characteristics of the Medicare beneficiary population. It examines age, gender, and socioeconomic status, as well as health status and service utilization for the beneficiary population. (4 pages)
Saturday, 31. January 2009
Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Menopause channel. The section will include news on emotional and physical changes, HRT, symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats and advice on how to minimize symptoms.
Saturday, 31. January 2009
TORONTO – Recent debate over whether raw milk is healthy or hazardous has been a lot like comparing apples and oranges, say advocates who argue how safe it is all depends on the size of the herd.
Saturday, 31. January 2009
TORONTO – Experts gathered in Toronto Saturday argue that raw milk can not only be safe, it provides myriad health benefits that are otherwise lost in the pasteurization process.
Saturday, 31. January 2009
WHITTIER, Calif. – How in the world does a woman with six children get a fertility doctor to help her have more – eight more?
An ethical debate erupted Friday after it was learned that the Southern California woman who gave birth to octuplets this week had six children already.
Saturday, 31. January 2009
TORONTO – Recent debate over whether raw milk is healthy or hazardous has been a lot like comparing apples and oranges, say advocates who argue how safe it is all depends on the size of the herd.