Category Archives: Health
Help Stop Medicare Fraud
“Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud costs Medicare a lot of money each year. “Abuse occurs when doctors or suppliers don’t follow good medical practices, resulting in unnecessary costs … Continue reading
What Happens When Seniors are Paroled from Prison?
“California houses one of the country’s biggest populations of elderly prisoners. And gradually, it also releases them. Research has shown that the older the person is, the less likely he is to return to prison after his release. People over … Continue reading
Aging in the Asian-American Community
“Historically, children and grandchildren in Asian families are tasked with taking care of elder generations. But these traditions are being challenged by the modern American context, which pressures children to move out of their households and become independent adults. . … Continue reading
United Health Foundation: America’s Health Rankings Senior Report
The 124-page United Health Foundation: America’s Health Rankings Senior Report may seem daunting to read, but it serves an important function: “By assessing the current status of senior health, communities, governments, individuals, and other organizations can build awareness of the breadth of … Continue reading
The Power of Music
Two recent articles discuss the power of music to affect our lives, beyond providing us with enjoyment. Click the links below to earn about how music can help improve everything from brain damage to illiteracy to immune system functioning. 11 Problems Music … Continue reading
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Baldwin Hills, CA
Important information below from EngAGE’s Gloria Tinajero. If you’re not in the Los Angeles area, do you know if your city has a similar event? It’s worthwhile to investigate!
Link Between Brain Aging, Memory Loss, and Sleep
“Scientists have known for decades that the ability to remember newly learned information declines with age, but it was not clear why. A new study . . . posted online by the journal Nature Neuroscience, suggests that structural brain changes occurring naturally … Continue reading
