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Health Reform Is Here to Stay

As the dust settles from the 2012 elections, access to services and coverage appears to be more feasible for Florida families’ with disabilities. That’s not to say that there won’t still be a constant supply of bumps and potholes ahead, but we are on the move toward our destination of equitable and fair services. Find out more how the Affordable Care Act may impact your loved one.

Doctors for America

“Are you having trouble finding a doctor who will see you? If not, give it another year and a half. A doctor shortage is on its way,” warns John C. Goodman is his Wall Street Journal op-ed. He’s wrong. According to Businessweek, there’s already a shortage of 15,000 doctors, with projections of a 130,000 shortage of doctors by 2025.

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How the Romney-Ryan Ticket Affects Elders

Romney has said outright that as president he would repeal Obamacare, and so would Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget. Here are some of the things that would happen immediately to you and me and other elders if the Affordable Care Act ended:

• All free preventive screenings and tests would end

• The free annual wellness examination would end

• The prescription drug doughnut hole would immediately return to its full original size, increasing drug costs to millions of elders

• Elders with Advantage plans would again be charged more than those with traditional Medicare for some medical procedures

• States would again be able to cut elders from Medicaid

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Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a much awaited decision today upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Obama’s signature domestic policy initiative. While partisan politics will undoubtedly overshadow today’s news, here’s a brief look at what it means for elders, adults and young folks.

The power of elder courage

Testimony of the power of elders from the diary of Crystal Eyes on www.DailyKos.com: Last night we went to Adam Smith’s (D) WA-9 town hall in Lakewood Washington. The event was held at the local high school football stadium with an estimated crowd of 2,000 people. ******************************************************************** Then an incident happened that I will never forget. ******************************************************************** A young tough… Read more →

Don’t argue with the Crazies

Wow. We’ve gotten a lot of email responding to Dr. Bill’s video post debunking internet conspiracies about euthanizing older adults. It’s been overwhelming positive and constructive feedback. But I’m amused to find that a few folks out there truly seem immune to reason. One anonymous emailer went so far as to accuse Bill of lying and actually cited one of… Read more →

Euthanizing old people conspiracies are CRAZY

Look folks, this is an easy rumor to dispel. No one in Congress is promoting legislation that would allow or lead to government euthanization of older adults. It’s a gross distortion of a completely sensible provision to provide Medicare coverage for patients to sit down with their doctors (not government agents!) and discuss what kind of end-of-life care they want…. Read more →