More baby boomers are pushing back their retirements and working longer, even as the recovery of the stock market replenishes portfolios that were depleted during the recession. The reason: health care expenses. Continue reading
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Kate Winslet Marries Ned RocknRoll, Richard Branson’s Nephew – Video
Kate Winslet Marries Ned RocknRoll, Richard Branson's Nephew A representative for Winslet said the private ceremony, held earlier this month, was attended by her two children and “a very few friends and family”. The Oscar-winner has been engaged to Ned Rocknroll, the nephew of Sir Richard Branson, since the summer. Continue reading
The Eldercare Channel of the Central Illinois Home Health Care – Video
The Eldercare Channel of the Central Illinois Home Health Care www.eldercarechannel.com The Home Health, Home Nursing Home Therapy services section for the Eldercare Channel of Central Illinois offers an exhaustive directory of senior service companies in the Central Illinois area that provide home health care services for the elderly including: post-surgical therapies; rehabilitation therapies like physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy; home infusion, wound care, and skilled nursing care in the home. Our video host is Thorpe Facer, a family-protection, elder law and estate planning attorney.From:johnreddanViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:22More inEducation Continue reading
Health care future hinges on presidential vote
The signature achievement of President Barack Obamas term could be out the door if Mitt Romney wins in November, but the debate over the future of health care in America will continue and possibly dominate the next term no matter who gets elected. The candidates competing visions could scarcely be more dissimilar, even though Obamas Affordable Care Act was closely modeled after the health care plan Romney signed into law while governor of Massachusetts. Continue reading
Doctor teaches elderly how to navigate their health in new guide
(PR NewsChannel) / July 25, 2012 / NEW YORK “Aging, Health Care, and You!: A Doctor’s Personal Prescription for Understanding and Improving Your Health Care” by Dr. Martin S. Finkelstein In Aging, Health Care and You!: A Doctors Personal Prescription for Understanding and Improving Your Health Care (ISBN 1470061945), Dr Continue reading
Robots will improve home health care
FROM THE SHOW As robotics evolves in tandem with computing, robots will soon be mobile and intelligent enough to provide home health care, says Intel futurist Brian David Johnson. Not only will they be able to keep an eye on the elderly and others who need home care, but also we will be able to customize them with apps, just like an iPhone. Join the conversation on Facebook or Google+ and share feedback with The Gavin Newsom Show at @GavinOnCurrent Continue reading
US health care reform efforts through history
By CONNIE CASS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law comes after a century of debate over what role the government should play in helping people in the United States afford medical care. A look at the issue through the years: 1912: Former President Theodore Roosevelt champions national health insurance as he unsuccessfully tries to ride his progressive Bull Moose Party back to the White House Continue reading
Supreme Court ruling caps a century of American debate over how to get medical care for all
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law comes after a century of debate over what role the government should play in helping people in the United States afford medical care. A look at the issue through the years: 1912: Former President Theodore Roosevelt champions national health insurance as he unsuccessfully tries to ride his progressive Bull Moose Party back to the White House. 1929: Baylor Hospital in Texas originates group health insurance. Continue reading
Two 'cooling islands' available during hot Memorial Day weekend
“Cooling islands” will be open in two locations Memorial Day weekend to assist individuals with chronic health problems, the elderly and children who do not have access to a fan or air conditioner. The cooling islands are stationed at Healthy Active Living Centers in Lawrenceville and Homewood. Continue reading