Midwest

Event Examines Post-Election Funding for Native Americans
   President Obama's re-election will have a major impact on Indian health programs -- including those for the elderly -- but larger issues over deficit reduction and federal spending will continue to dominate the current lame-duck session of Congress, listeners are told during a CD Publications audio conference on Nov. 15.
posted 11/27/12 12:07 PM  read complete story

Foundation Offers Grants for Senior Services
   The foundation supports nonprofit organizations which encourage youth development, address women's issues and provide for the elderly.
posted 11/1/12 4:45 PM  read complete story

House Democrats Point to Possible New Recession
   Unless Congress resolves the impasse over tax cuts and a nearly 10% spending reduction to take effect Jan. 1, the nation could be plunged into a new recession, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee predict.
posted 10/19/12 12:16 PM  read complete story

Illinois Seniors Benefiting From Financial Planning Program
   Older residents of Cook County, IL, who may be struggling with their finances are benefiting from a free program that examines their economic needs and identifies ways to effectively meet them.
posted 8/30/12 3:15 PM  read complete story

Tapping New Healthcare Funding Opportunities Following the Supreme Court's Ruling
   Join CD Publications on Thursday, July 26, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., for a live audio conference titled, "Tapping New Healthcare Funding Opportunities Following the Supreme Court Ruling." This 75-minute, information-packed event will answer a host of lingering questions.
posted 6/28/12 4:43 PM  read complete story

Detroit-Area Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud
   A Detroit-area patient recruiter has pleaded guilty for his participation in a Medicare fraud scheme.
posted 4/19/12 12:08 PM  read complete story

Agency Partners with Pension Rights Group to Recover $1.8M for Seniors
   Nearly $1.8 million in lost pensions has been recovered in Missouri, thanks to a partnership between the Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the South Central Pension Rights Project.
posted 2/9/12 4:01 PM  read complete story

Register for NCOA's 'Aging in America' by Feb. 13 and Save
   Feb. 13 is the deadline to save on registration to the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) "Aging in America 2012" conference, set for March 28-April 1 in Washington, DC.
posted 2/1/12 1:26 PM  read complete story

Retirement Research Foundation Funds Community Programs Helping Seniors
   The foundation supports services, education, research and advocacy projects aimed at improving the quality of life for older people. The ultimate goal for proposed programs must be to change practice, policy and delivery systems.
posted 1/25/12 12:34 PM  read complete story

Five New Preventive Benefits Added to Medicare's Free Services
   If you or your organization offers Medicare advice to seniors, make certain you know about the five new preventive benefits recently added to the list of free services available to Medicare beneficiaries.
posted 1/24/12 2 PM  read complete story