Current Awareness in Aging Research E-Clippings No. 4426–May 31-June 3, 2022.
US NATIONAL NEWS:
1. “Social Security and Medicare funds improved during the pandemic, but the long term remains dire.” by Tara Siegel Bernard and Margot Sanger-Katz (_New York Times_, June 2, 2022). Note: _NYT_ may require free registration before providing articles.
www.nytimes.com…
2. “Medicare and Social Security outlook improves slightly,” by Rachel Roubein (_Washington Post_, June 2, 2022). Note: _WP_ may require free registration before providing articles.
www.washingtonpost.com…
3. “Medicare Part B premium reduction won’t happen this year,” by Sarah O’Brien (_CNBC_, May 31, 2022).
www.cnbc.com…
4. “Progressives slam HHS decision to keep higher 2022 Medicare premium,” by Joseph Choi (_Hill_ [Washington, DC], June 3, 2022).
thehill.com…
5. “A health check for Social Security and Medicare,” by Kate Davidson and Aubree Eliza Weaver (_CNN_, June 2, 2022).
www.politico.com…
6. “Watchdog opens probe into huge Social Security fines to poor, disabled,” by Lisa Rein (_Washington Post_, June 1, 2022). Note: _WP_ may require free registration before providing articles.
www.washingtonpost.com…
7. “Recognizing ‘legacy debt’ is key to better funding of public pensions,” by Alicia H. Munnell (_MarketWatch_, June 1, 2022). Note: This article is a commentary.
www.marketwatch.com…
8. “Older homeowners, who want to sell, have difficulties finding a new place to live,” by Nina Keck (US National Public Radio _Morning Edition_, June 3, 2022). Note: An audio (running time 3 minutes 55 seconds) and print transcript available at the site.
www.npr.org…
US STATE NEWS:
9. CALIFORNIA NEWS: “No retirement plan at work? Your boss may have to sign up for CalSavers soon. Here’s what to know,” by Jon Healy (_Los Angeles Times_, June 1, 2022). Note: _LAT_ may require free registration before providing articles.
www.latimes.com…
10. ILLINOIS NEWS: “Pritzker signs bill to provide USD 700 million annually for nursing home staffing,” by Peter Hancock (_State Journal-Register_ [Springfield, Illinois], May 31, 2022).
www.sj-r.com…
11. KENTUCKY NEWS: “Ky. judge recuses himself in long-running hedge fund state pension case,” by Austin Horn (_Lexington Herald Leader_, May 31, 2022).
www.kentucky.com…
12. MASSACHUSETTS NEWS: “Lawmakers seek to expand Medicare savings plan,” by Christian M. Wade (_Eagle-Tribune_ [North Andover, Massachusetts], June 1, 2022).
www.eagletribune.com…
13. NEW YORK NEWS: “NY nursing home staffing mandate faces lawsuit from operators,” by Jon Harris (_Buffalo News_, May 31, 2022).
buffalonews.com…
14. RHODE ISLAND NEWS: “USD 515-million Providence pension bailout wins RI House approval,” by Katherine Gregg (_Providence Journal_, June 1, 2022).
www.providencejournal.com…
15. WISCONSIN NEWS: “Federal lawmakers from both parties call for review, more oversight of troubled Wisconsin veterans home in Union Grove,” by John Diedrich (_Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel_, June 3, 2022).
www.jsonline.com…
INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
16. AUSTRALIA NEWS: “Case to lower pension age for Indigenous Australians goes to full federal court,” by Elias Visontay (_Guardian_ [London], May 31, 2022).
www.theguardian.com…
17. AUSTRALIA NEWS: “Eleven a day dying in aged care homes while many families shun the sector,” by Clay Lucas (_Sydney Morning Herald_, June 2, 2022).
www.smh.com…
MEDICAL/SCIENCE NEWS:
18. “During the Omicron Wave, Death Rates Soared for Older People,” by Benjamin Mueller and Eleanor Lutz (_New York Times_, May 31, 2022). Note: _NYT_ may require free registration before providing articles.
www.nytimes.com…
19. “What seniors who suspect they have long COVID should know when seeking medical care,” by Judith Graham (US Public Broadcasting System _Newshour_, June 1, 2022).
www.pbs.org…
20. “Young caregivers ‘exist in the shadows,’ offer crucial help,” by Tom Murphy (_Associated Press_, May 31, 2022).
apnews.com…
21. “Research may reveal why people can suddenly become frail in their 70s,” by Ian Sample (_Guardian_ [London], June 1, 2022).
www.theguardian.com…
22. “Your walking speed could indicate dementia,” by Sandee LaMotte (_CNN_, May 31, 2022).
www.cnn.com…
23. “Alzheimer’s disease blood test research at IU continues to advance the field with a community-based study,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], May 31, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
24. “Evidence mounts for alternate origins of Alzheimer’s disease plaques,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 2, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
25. “Mutant Gene Stops At-Risk People From Getting Alzheimer’s: Could It Lead to Treatment?” by Dennis Thompson (_HealthDay_, June 1, 2022).
consumer.healthday.com…
26. “Overlooked proteins may be key to better diagnosis of Alzheimer’s,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 2, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
27. “Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain,” by Amy Norton (_HealthDay_, May 31, 2022).
consumer.healthday.com…
28. “Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], May 31, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
29. “Good news, bad news on risky medication use in nursing homes,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], May 31, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
30. “New tool helps older adults monitor ‘attentional performance’ during driving,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 1, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
31. “Multisector, all-of-society transformation needed to ensure aging societies worldwide are poised to thrive by 2050, says new report,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 3, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
32. “Frayed Relationships Could Leave Elderly Vulnerable to Scammers,” (_HealthDay_, May 30, 2022).
consumer.healthday.com…