State considers Silver Alert Response System
The legislation would create a new silver alert community response system, which would be used to alert public safety departments and private safety departments, when an adult with serious memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is reported to a police department as a missing person.
Timeline shows when major changes take place in health law
“By finding out about what’s in the new law and when the various provisions go into effect, you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family,” said Deborah Banda.
Labor officials release new rules on 401(k) fees
Workers with a 401(k) retirement account will soon know exactly how much they’re paying in fees.
Retirement savings likely to run out sooner
A third of middle-income workers probably will run out of money after 20 years of retirement and significantly more lower-income workers will deplete their savings after 10 years.
Ambitious timetable for electronic medical records
The Obama administration rolled out an ambitious five-year plan for moving doctors and hospitals to computerized medical records, promising greater safety for patients and lower costs.
Pre-existing conditions covered under new law
Insurance companies will no longer be able to drop someone’s health coverage because he or she has a pre-existing condition or requires medical care.
Robert Butler, who coined ‘ageism,’ dies at 83
“Everyone should be thoughtful about their future. Everyone should have a health bank, a longevity fund,” said Butler, during a 2000 interview with Fifty Plus Advocate Executive Editor, Sondra Shapiro
Task force urges bone-density tests for more women
By Stephanie Nano
NEW YORK — Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a...
Gov. Patrick favors even tougher driving law for seniors
The division will also develop standards to help law enforcement, health care providers and families better assess a driver’s ability to handle a vehicle safely.
Loss of fed. $ means Bay State seniors, caregivers will suffer
“Our vulnerable residents should not be bearing the brunt of budget cut after cut – especially in tough economic times.” — Jessica Costantino, AARP Massachusetts
