Current Awareness in Aging Research E-Clippings No. 4430–June 27-June 30, 2022.
Note: There will be no E-Clippings for the week of July 4-July 8. The E-Clippings will return July 15.
US NATIONAL NEWS:
1. “Social Security isn’t bankrupt: What we know about future benefits based on the latest trustees report,” by Lorie Konish (_CNBC_, June 25, 2022).
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2. “Social Security is valuable and needs attention sooner rather than later,” by Alicia H. Munnell (_MarketWatch_, June 28, 2022). Note: This article is a commentary.
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3. “Government Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care and Overcharging,” by Fred Schulte (_Kaiser Health News_, June 29, 2022).
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4. “Some ‘Secure 2.0’ retirement proposals in the Senate look different from the House version. Here are key provisions under consideration,” by Sarah O’Brien (_CNBC_, June 26, 2022).
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5. “The next financial hammer to fall: Public pension funds,” by Merrill Matthews (_Hill_ [Washington, DC], June 28, 2022). Note: This article is a commentary.
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6. “LGBTQ+ Americans are less confident than straight peers when it comes to saving for retirement,” by Carmen Reinicke (_CNBC_, June 30, 2022).
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US STATE NEWS:
7. CONNECTICUT NEWS: “Lamont says CT state worker retirement ‘tsunami’ was milder than feared,” by Keith M. Phaneuf (_CT Mirror_, June 29, 2022).
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8. NEW MEXICO NEWS: “Retired teachers can now return to classroom, keep retirement,” by Esteban Candelaria (_Albuquerque Journal_, June 28, 2022).
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9. PENNSYLVANIA NEWS: “Nursing home crisis demands state action,” (_Pittsburgh Post-Gazette_, June 28, 2022). Note: This article is an editorial.
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10. TEXAS NEWS: “Texas and Louisiana rank lowest in teacher retirement benefits, study finds,” by Edward McKinley (_Houston Chronicle_, June 29, 2022).
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11. TEXAS NEWS: “Texas lawmakers consider ‘workforce challenges’ in nursing homes, assisted living,” by Avery Travis (_KSAN.com_ [Austin, Texas], June 28, 2022).
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
12. AUSTRALIA NEWS: “‘Miss the boat’: Plan to import aged care workers as shortage deepens,” by Dana Daniel (_Sydney Morning Herald_, June 28, 2022).
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13. AUSTRALIA NEWS: “‘An effective cut’: Albanese government refuses to cover rising aged care costs,” by Dana Daniel (_Sydney Morning Herald_, June 29, 2022).
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14. AUSTRALIA NEWS: “Almost half of home care providers across Australia to increase fees after new rules on carer pay,” by Christopher Knaus (_Guardian_ [London], June 30, 2022).
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15. BRUSSELS NEWS: “Barely 3% of Brussels elderly people get second booster dose,” by Maithe Chini (_Brussels Times_, June 27, 2022).
www.brusselstimes.com…
16. CANADA NEWS: “‘A tremendous benefit for Canadian seniors’: Federal bill would protect pensions in bankruptcy,” by Christine Dobby (_Toronto Star_, June 30, 2022).
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17. CHINA NEWS: “China proposes rules to regulate private pension investment via mutual funds,” (_Reuters_, June 25, 2022).
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18. IRELAND NEWS: “Three nursing homes got Euro 1m-plus (USD 1.055 million) each in Covid-19 supports,” by Simon Carswell (_Irish Times_ [Dublin], June 28, 2022).
www.irishtimes.com…
19. UKRAINE NEWS: “Volunteers evacuate the elderly from Ukraine’s Bakhmut, fearing Russian advance,” by Natalie Thomas (_Reuters_, June 28, 2022).
www.reuters.com…
20. UK NEWS: “Covid-19 hospital admissions among older age groups continue to rise,” by Ian Jones (_Independent_ [London], June 30, 2022).
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/england-government-omicron-northern-ireland-scotland-b2113027.html…
MEDICAL/SCIENCE NEWS:
21. “Staffing Shortages Have U.S. Nursing Homes in Crisis,” by Dennis Thompson (_HealthDay_, June 29, 2022).
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22. “Message received: Scientists identify the molecular mechanisms behind learning and memory, may open door to new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 27, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
23. “Fixed vial sizes for controversial Alzheimer’s drug could waste USD 605 million in Medicare spending each year,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 27, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
24. “COVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents,” (_HealthDay_, June 27, 2022).
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25. “Predicting the future: A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 26, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
26. “Combining genetics and brain MRI can aid in predicting chances of Alzheimer’s disease,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 29, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
27. “Optical fiber imaging method advances studies of Alzheimer’s disease,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 30, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
28. “Vision Issues Could Raise Odds for Dementia,” (_HealthDay_, June 29, 2022).
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29. “Researchers find two FDA-approved drugs that curb symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 29, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
30. “Novel gene for Alzheimer’s disease in women identified,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 30, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
31. “Gender differences in behaviors linked to faster cognitive decline revealed in research,” (Eurekalert [American Association for the Advancement of Science], June 28, 2022).
www.eurekalert.org…
32. “Brain Changes Link Menopause With Higher Alzheimer’s Risk,” by Denise Mann (_HealthDay_, June 30, 2022).
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33. “Could Getting Your Flu Shot Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?” by Steven Reinberg (_HealthDay_, June 29, 2022).
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34. “Which Americans Live Longest? Race, Region May Be Key,” by Amy Norton (_HealthDay_, June 28, 2022).
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