Shedding Light on new Health Care Reform law
Straight talk for seniors
The new law signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010, officially titled "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act", has created much anxiety and confusion as to its impact on seniors.
The National Council On Aging (NCOA) has launched a national educational campaign to help seniors understand what's in the new law and how it will affect them. NCOA, in concert with the Kaiser Family Foundation and others, has provided a website which details significant aspects of the law in the following three categories:
*Summary of New Health Reform Law
*Health Reform Implementation Timeline
*Explanation of Part D Coverage Gap protection
To obtain pertinent information on the health reform law, go to ncoa.org/straighttalk, click on "Health Care Reform", and navigate through the three aforementioned categories. You can also visit the library during Senior Connections hours and we will be glad to provide you with a hard copy.
Monday, November 22, 2010
MEDICARE AND MEDICAID - November-December 2010
DISCOVERING "THE ESSENTIALS"
This booklet publication is issued by the Mature Market Institute, a research organization for METLIFE.
Seniors often have questuins relating to Medicare and Medicaid. The "Q and A" format of the publication briefly answers the most pertinent questions in a clear and concise manner. Some very significant topics covered are: eligibility, application, guidelines, options, current prescription drug "donut hole" limits, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and others.
To obtain a copy of "THE ESSENTIALS" - Medicare and medicaid, go to www.MatureMarketInstitute@MetLife.com or call 203-221-6580
This booklet publication is issued by the Mature Market Institute, a research organization for METLIFE.
Seniors often have questuins relating to Medicare and Medicaid. The "Q and A" format of the publication briefly answers the most pertinent questions in a clear and concise manner. Some very significant topics covered are: eligibility, application, guidelines, options, current prescription drug "donut hole" limits, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and others.
To obtain a copy of "THE ESSENTIALS" - Medicare and medicaid, go to www.MatureMarketInstitute@MetLife.com or call 203-221-6580
Saturday, July 24, 2010
SINCE YOU CARE September - October 2010
A Guide About Aging-related Legal Matters
Caregivers face many challenges as they search for information and make decisions about how best to provide care to their loved ones.
The MetLife Mature Market Institute in cooperation with the National Alliance For Caregiving has published a guide titled "Legal Matters", which offers general information about aging-related legal issues, health-care planning, and financial decisions. It covers topics such as trusts, wills, power-of-attorney, and others.
To obtain a copy of the booklet download one at www.MatureMarketInstitute.com or call 203-221-6580.
Caregivers face many challenges as they search for information and make decisions about how best to provide care to their loved ones.
The MetLife Mature Market Institute in cooperation with the National Alliance For Caregiving has published a guide titled "Legal Matters", which offers general information about aging-related legal issues, health-care planning, and financial decisions. It covers topics such as trusts, wills, power-of-attorney, and others.
To obtain a copy of the booklet download one at www.MatureMarketInstitute.com or call 203-221-6580.
DISCOVERING "WHO CARES" July - August 2010
With so many sources of health information available to you - many of them online - it can be tough to tell fact from fiction, or useful health products and services from those that don't work or aren't safe.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a booklet to help you find reliable sources of information on health topics important to you. You can find links to agencies and organizations that "care" about topics like generic drugs, caregiving, surgery to improve vision, hearing aids and others.
To obtain a copy of the FTC booklet: "WHO CARES - Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services", go to www.ftc.gov/whocares or call 877-382-4357.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a booklet to help you find reliable sources of information on health topics important to you. You can find links to agencies and organizations that "care" about topics like generic drugs, caregiving, surgery to improve vision, hearing aids and others.
To obtain a copy of the FTC booklet: "WHO CARES - Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services", go to www.ftc.gov/whocares or call 877-382-4357.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
As we approach the summer of 2010, we should focus on safety and health issues that relate to the season. With this topic our aim is to help protect seniors by raising their awareness of safety and health through prevention measures.
To learn more about this all-important topic, Google Search "summer safety tips for seniors". Click on "Summer Safety for Seniors, Mary Hewes, Washington Health Foundation". Then scroll down to "10 Myths and Facts About Falls" by Joyce Remy, Caresource Healthcare Communications.
This information was published in SENIORS DIGEST - News and Information for Older Adults and their Families.
A copy of this information can also be obtained by visiting the Senior Connections room neaer the Reference Desk during our hours of operation.
As we approach the summer of 2010, we should focus on safety and health issues that relate to the season. With this topic our aim is to help protect seniors by raising their awareness of safety and health through prevention measures.
To learn more about this all-important topic, Google Search "summer safety tips for seniors". Click on "Summer Safety for Seniors, Mary Hewes, Washington Health Foundation". Then scroll down to "10 Myths and Facts About Falls" by Joyce Remy, Caresource Healthcare Communications.
This information was published in SENIORS DIGEST - News and Information for Older Adults and their Families.
A copy of this information can also be obtained by visiting the Senior Connections room neaer the Reference Desk during our hours of operation.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Learning From Mistakes March - April 2010
Everyone makes mistakes. They are part of life. The greatest mistake one can make in life is to fear making one. One must accept that mistakes do happen and learn from them.
Benjamin Franklin said "The man who achieves makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest of all - doing nothing".
To learn more about this all-important topic that affects everyone, Google search "learning from mistakes".
A sample website is scottberkun.com, where you can read "How To Learn from your Mistakes". It can be viewed online or a copy can be obtained at the Reference Desk.
Benjamin Franklin said "The man who achieves makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest of all - doing nothing".
To learn more about this all-important topic that affects everyone, Google search "learning from mistakes".
A sample website is scottberkun.com, where you can read "How To Learn from your Mistakes". It can be viewed online or a copy can be obtained at the Reference Desk.
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