Older Americans Report
A weekly newsletter for directors of senior citizen.' programs. Includes news of all relevant federal agencies with programs affecting the elderly, including Social Security. Reports on budget changes and legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, state, and local levels. Topics addressed include caregivers, nutrition, housing, energy assistance, consumer fraud, older workers, and transportation.

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Aging in place.(regulations of public housing facilities)(Brief Articl... February 27, 2004
NASUA: reporting tools.(Funding Opportunities) February 27, 2004
Screening seniors.(Robert Yahnke, University of Minnesota)(Brief Artic... February 27, 2004
Postal service: semipostals.(United States. Postal Service)(Brief Arti... February 27, 2004
FDA: bar codes for drugs.(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
Thompson backtracks on forcing states to submit Medicaid budgets in ad... February 27, 2004
Veterans budget assailed.(proposed budget for the Veterans Affairs Dep... February 27, 2004
Talking their language.(medicare law available in many languages)(Brie... February 27, 2004
Becoming a specialist.(Extension Service of University of California o... February 27, 2004
Priorities set.(American Association of Homes and Services for the Agi... February 27, 2004
Calendar update.(Brief Article)(Calendar) February 27, 2004
NIA: small businesses.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
NCD: ADA impact.(Funding Opportunities) February 27, 2004
Preventing strokes.(a new legislation by the House Energy and Commerce... February 27, 2004
Do not segregate Medicaid patients, nursing home advocates say.(Nation... February 27, 2004
Governors put efforts to promote healthy aging at top of agenda.(Natio... February 27, 2004
Accreditation group asks for comments on long-term care standards.(CAR... February 27, 2004
Craig backs administration effort to promote long-term care insurance.... February 27, 2004
Advocates celebrate opportunity for intergenerational housing.(Generat... February 27, 2004
Immigration plans hailed.(illegal immigrant employment )(Brief Article... February 27, 2004
Combating obesity.(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
Geriatric programs defended.(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
Republicans demur, democrats crow over comments by Alan Greenspan. February 27, 2004
Hormone replacement and asthma.(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
Hospice provision praised.(Brief Article) February 27, 2004
McClellan tapped for CMS.(Mark McClellan, Centers for Medicare and Med... February 27, 2004
SHIP, OIG budgets would be increased under proposal by Sen. Grassley.(... February 27, 2004
Advocates sue CMS to get information on feeding assistants programs. February 27, 2004
Proposed constitutional amendment raises stakes for gay seniors.(Defen... February 27, 2004
Thompson backtracks on forcing states to submit Medicaid budgets in ad... February 27, 2004
McClellan tapped for CMS.(Mark McClellan, Centers for Medicare and Med... February 27, 2004
Advocates sue CMS to get information on feeding assistants programs. February 27, 2004
Rule delay sought.(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
Mobility issues.(Calendar Update)(Community Transportation Association... February 20, 2004
Palliative care.(Calendar Update)(Center to Advance Palliative Care)(B... February 20, 2004
Hospice programs.(Calendar Update)(Brief Article)(Calendar) February 20, 2004
FNS: food stamp simplification.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
FNS: food stamp outreach.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
ANF: nursing research.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
HHS: poverty guidelines.(Federal Register)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
FTC: telemarketing.(Federal Register)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
FTA: fiscal 2004 apportionments.(Federal Register)(Federal Transit Adm... February 20, 2004
FDA: osteoporosis treatments.(Federal Register)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
CMS: hospital quality initiative.(Federal Register)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
Centralized system makes it easier to comment on proposed rules. February 20, 2004
Court upholds charities' exemption from national do-not-call list. February 20, 2004
Hospice association disputes findings on cost of care in last year of ... February 20, 2004
Advocates seek more LIHEAP dollars as senate reauthorizes program.(Low... February 20, 2004
Staying focused.(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
University, nursing home collaborate in showing students long-term car... February 20, 2004
Senate bill would create clearinghouse on senior transportation strate... February 20, 2004
Senate keeps 'new freedom' name but consolidates with Sec. 5310. February 20, 2004
Transportation bill held up in debate on how to avoid indexing gas tax... February 20, 2004
Transportation bills differ in how much states can spend on administra... February 20, 2004
Senate passes transportation bill, paving way for funding increases. February 20, 2004
CMS: hospital quality initiative.(Federal Register)(Brief Article) February 20, 2004
CDC: asthma prevention.(Funding Opportunities) February 13, 2004
FDA: drug ads.(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article) February 13, 2004
CMS: PACE assessment.(Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)... February 13, 2004
Proposed rules would add flexibility on paying for volunteer expenses.... February 13, 2004
Geriatric nursing.(Calendar Update)(Calendar) February 13, 2004
Ombudsman training.(Calendar Update)(National Long-Term Care Ombudsmen... February 13, 2004
Private duty.(Calendar Update)(National Private Duty Association )(Cal... February 13, 2004
Medicare confab.(Calendar Update)(Health and Human Services Secretary ... February 13, 2004
Medicaid growth slows.(Centre For Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brie... February 13, 2004
House, senate concur on legislation to stem representative payee abuse... February 13, 2004
Veterans would no longer face copays for hospice care under Bush budge... February 13, 2004
When seniors get drug prescriptions, the doctor is not always right.(N... February 13, 2004
Toolkit available for helping seniors avoid depression, substance abus... February 13, 2004
Pension bill on hold.(Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle)(Brief Articl... February 13, 2004
Money for liheap.($2 billion finance for the Low Income Home Energy As... February 13, 2004
Proposal by Sen. Craig would provide tax relief for long-term care cos... February 13, 2004
Plaque identification lays groundwork for possible Alzheimer's treatme... February 13, 2004
Online service provides peer network for caregivers of Alzheimer's pat... February 13, 2004
Alzheimer's group repositions itself to tackle public health 'epidemic... February 13, 2004
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