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Senior Health Features


Seniors pay more under EPIC rules
Poughkeepsie Journal
... Insurance Coverage program - EPIC - can call the state Health Department's Helpline between 8:30 am and 5 pm weekdays at 800-332-3742 or visit www.health.ny.gov and click on the link "EPIC for Seniors" in the column on the left side of the page.

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Volunteer works hard and works out for seniors' health
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
The 67-year-old leads basic fitness classes and Zumba Gold classes – a type of the Latin dance-inspired workout specifically designed for seniors, beginners, or anyone needing modifications – five days a week. Veninger says fitness promotes health, ...



Health Minister DeSilva, OBA's Jackson clash over FutureCare
Royal Gazette
Zane De Silva, JP, MP, Minister of Health (Photo by Akil Simmons) January 18,2012 The war of words between Health Minister Zane DeSilva and OBA Seniors Advocate Louise Jackson over FutureCare continued yesterday in the House of Assembly.

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Home Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness Series
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness ...

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Health Aim (blog)

The Affordable Care Act saved seniors money and kept them healthy in 2011
Moscow Villager
Additionally, Pennsylvania seniors received a “present” that helped them stay healthy. Medicare beneficiaries can now access preventive services like cancer screenings without a co-pay. They can also see their doctor for an annual Wellness Visit ...
Health reform produces $2.1B in prescription savings for country's seniorsHealthcare Finance News
Healthcare Law Provides Savings on Drugs for SeniorsHealth Aim (blog)
ACA cut US seniors' 2011 drug spending $2.1B, says govtPharma Times
The White House (blog) -eNews Park Forest -Portland Business Journal
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USA TODAY

Health law delivers $2.1 billion in savings on drugs for seniors
Los Angeles Times
By Noam N. Levey In the first full year of the new healthcare law, 3.6 million people in the government Medicare program saved $2.1 billion on prescription drugs in 2011, the Obama administration announced Thursday. The savings are one of the first ...
Obama Says Seniors Have Saved on Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'Wall Street Journal (blog)
Medicare Advantage enrollment grows 10% as insurers competeFierceHealthPayer
Obama leader touts Medicare gainsTampabay.com
The Detroit News -TPMDC -USA TODAY
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MLive.com

Henry Ford teams with Presbyterian Villages for senior health complex
The Detroit News
By Melissa Burden Henry Ford Health System said Wednesday that it has partnered with Presbyterian Villages of Michigan on a joint venture to operate the Center for Senior Independence, which formerly was solely a Henry Ford program.
Henry Ford Health, Presbyterian Villages to create nonprofit to develop senior ...Crain's Detroit Business

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First Dental Health Helps Seniors With Discount Dental Program
Sacramento Bee
With fewer than 50% of retirees and seniors covered by dental insurance, First Dental Health is promoting senior dental wellness through its New Dental Choice discount dental plan. By First Dental Health SAN DIEGO, Feb.

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SCAN Health Plan Arizona Invites Seniors to Celebrate Heart Month
MarketWatch (press release)
In honor of American Heart Month, SCAN Health Plan Arizona is offering a one-hour presentation for seniors called "Solutions for Life," a medically approved weight-reduction and longevity program that is backed by cutting-edge research.

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Betty Kenny, Fitness/Recreation Coordinator for the Senior Health Services ...
Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com
Kenny, the Fitness/Recreation Coordinator for the Senior Health Services Program within the County's Division of Senior, Disabilities & Veterans Services, was praised for her outstanding leadership in the area of physical fitness — she has worked ...


 

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