
— Mickey Rooney tells Senate panel to stop elder abuse now. Watch video of the testimony here. [CNN]
— Background checks coming to a nursing home near you soon? “Nursing Home Workers Criminal Pasts Found” [The New York Times]
— After dissing FightAging! yesterday as a wingnut anti-aging site I’m going to give them props today for a post on the power of happiness to promote longevity. [FightAging!]
— 89 percent of the French believe you can age well without surgery or beauty treatments. Viva La France! [The Global Ageing Network]
— Reverse mortgages, once a safety-net, may no longer be the best option. [Future of Aging]