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		<title>Seniors Can Choose Wisely</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Resnick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I learned something valuable working in the hospice field for many years – not all medical tests are necessary. I’ve come to ask my doctor, “If you perform this test, will it change the plan of care?” “Do the health risks outweigh the benefits of the test or treatment?” “7 Medical Procedures You Don’t Need,” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Senior Living Options Make Sense in Arizona</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The &#8220;New Old Age,&#8221; which is one of my favorite blogs, includes a recent post about a new idea for senior housing, in which they describe some homebuilders&#8217; experiments with prefabricated cottages designed to be erected in the backyard as stand-alone residences for elderly family members.   We all know families that are struggling with the decision of where our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>May is Older Americans Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May has been designated as Older Americans Month.  This year&#8217;s theme is &#8221;Never Too Old to Play,&#8221;  which highlights the importance of staying active, both mentally and physically. We have all seen the articles about the importance of exercise, and of socializing, to maintaining our mental health. (A recent article also said that housework and gardening might be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World Health Organization Focus on Aging</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Resnick</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The theme of World Health Day this past Saturday was “Good health adds life to years.” (www.cnn.com). I was pleased to see the focus on aging well and the challenge to stereotypes about elders. The article described the need to ensure that people are living healthier, as well as longer lives, as a public health [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance can Save $4,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Mr. Jones is able to live within his $1300 Social Security check, but the cost of of his prescription medications take a big bite out of his income.  I was able to make his family aware that  their father, who  is covered by Medicare and has limited income and resources, may be eligible for Extra Help — available [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Benefits Summary More User-Friendly</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator  has  announced the redesign of the statement that informs Medicare beneficiaries about their claims for Medicare services and benefits. The form will include the following new features: A clear notice on how to check the form for important facts and potential fraud; Clearer language, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bullying: Elders Are Victims Too</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Resnick</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bullying as it relates to young people is back in the news thanks in part to the recent school shootings in Ohio. But were you aware that bullying is not just common among adolescents, but something that is experienced by our older adults? According to Robin Bonifas in her article in the latest edition of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Covers Services to Maintain Patient&#8217;s Condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years, individuals seeking rehabilitative services, either in a care facility or at home, have struggled against the very common misconception that Medicare will only cover medical services and rehabilitation therapies if the patient is continuing to improve.  New regulations from The Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), which became effective in January, 2011,  clarified that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So Who Can You Talk To?</title>
		<link>http://marshagoodmanattorney.com/finding-help-with-your-advance-directives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all heard the outcry over end-of-life counseling described in earlier versions of legislation that ultimately became The Affordable Care Act.  The drafters wanted private insurance and Medicare to pay for a doctor’s visit for the purpose of discussing end-of-life issues. Patients could then make informed decisions about what medical care they would or would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Security Q &amp; A</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marsha Goodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Legal Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sandra R. Perez, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Admiistration, has passed along the following Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security and Medicare:  GENERAL  Question:  I lost my Social Security card, should I get a new one? Answer: If you know your Social Security number, you may not need a replacement card.  You can replace [...]]]></description>
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