Thursday, January 27, 2022

PNS Daily Newscast - January 28, 2022
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The Indiana House passes a controversial bill barring schools from teaching about Critical Race Theory, and President Biden pledges to place a Black woman on the Supreme Court for the first time.

2022Talks - January 28, 2022
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Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement, the Dept. of Education will help students who fell behind during the pandemic, and Ariz. lawmakers consider a bill granting them control over elections.

The Yonder Report - January 27, 2022
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Free COVID tests by mail but some rural Americans need to go the extra mile; farmer storytellers join national campaign to battle corporate consolidation; specialty nurses want more authority; and rare bat gets credit for the mythic margarita.

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Research shows that elderly adults bounce back faster from illness or injury, with fewer complications, at home than in a hospital. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Research shows that elderly adults bounce back faster from illness or injury, with fewer complications, at home than in a hospital. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Biden Administration Aims to Expand Home-Based Care for Medicaid Recipients

Home-based care advocates say they are confident measures outlined in President Joe Biden's now-stalled Build Back Better Act will move forward in som…

By 2035, there are projected to be more than 1.2 million older adults living in Minnesota (Adobe Stock)
By 2035, there are projected to be more than 1.2 million older adults living in Minnesota (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, January 27, 2022

MN Becomes 10th 'Age-Friendly' State

Minnesota is building on efforts to meet the needs of its growing population of older adults, now becoming the 10th state to join AARP's network of …

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering found that revenues from drug companies' top 20 medications pay for all their annual research and development, and still result in a profit of some $40 billion. (Adobe Stock)
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering found that revenues from drug companies' top 20 medications pay for all their annual research and development, and still result in a profit of some $40 billion. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Older Coloradans Press Congress to Lower Drug Prices

It's been two months since the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes reforms that aim to bring down …

A bill in Olympia would more than double the amount of money people with long-term Medicaid care could keep for other basic living expenses. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)
A bill in Olympia would more than double the amount of money people with long-term Medicaid care could keep for other basic living expenses. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

WA Bill Would Increase Allowance for People Receiving In-Home Care

As the cost of living skyrockets in Washington state, people needing in-home care are being squeezed, a state Senate bill would increase the amount …

Esther Piskor's family says she suffered abuse and neglect in six different nursing homes over a 15-year period. Her struggle resulted in passage of a new law in Ohio. (Elderly Nursing Home Abuse Advocates)
Esther Piskor's family says she suffered abuse and neglect in six different nursing homes over a 15-year period. Her struggle resulted in passage of a new law in Ohio. (Elderly Nursing Home Abuse Advocates)

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Ohio Families Urged to Act on Nursing-Home Camera Law

A Cleveland man's crusade to help Ohio families better protect their loved ones in nursing-home care from abuse and neglect will soon come to fruition…

Many healthcare analysts believe care provided in an older person's home often results in a better outcome than treatment delivered at a group home or hospital. (pickelstock/Adobe Stock)
Many healthcare analysts believe care provided in an older person's home often results in a better outcome than treatment delivered at a group home or hospital. (pickelstock/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Groups Call Home-Care Funding Critical for AZ Seniors

A major element of the multipronged Build Back Better Act would provide $150 billion for expanding home and community-based care for seniors and peopl…

According to AARP, New York ranks 39th among states for the amount of money the state spends on nursing home oversight per resident. (Adobe Stock)
According to AARP, New York ranks 39th among states for the amount of money the state spends on nursing home oversight per resident. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 24, 2022

More Funds Requested for NY Nursing-Home Oversight

Advocates for older New Yorkers say Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed executive budget leaves people living in nursing homes behind, by not addressing a …

Volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program are trained and IRS-certified to review and file income-tax returns. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)
Volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program are trained and IRS-certified to review and file income-tax returns. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 24, 2022

Tax-Aide Available to Oregonians, with Pandemic Alterations

Oregonians can get free help with their income taxes once again this year. However, as in recent years, the pandemic is changing what the assistance …

Despite new rules requiring Texas power companies to better weatherize their facilities following 2021's Winter Storm Uri, 13 power plants did not file winter preparedness reports with the state's Public Utility Commission. (M.Maggs/Pixabay)
Despite new rules requiring Texas power companies to better weatherize their facilities following 2021's Winter Storm Uri, 13 power plants did not file winter preparedness reports with the state's Public Utility Commission. (M.Maggs/Pixabay)
TX Power Reform Triggered by Winter Storm Uri Needs Public Input

Not enough has been done to prevent another catastrophic power-grid failure such as the one in Texas last February, according to AARP Texas, which …

In 2020, 42% of New York's direct care workers lived in or near poverty. (Adobe Stock)
In 2020, 42% of New York's direct care workers lived in or near poverty. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates Push NY to Increase Home-Care Workers' Pay

Advocates for New Yorkers with disabilities are calling on state lawmakers to take action on policies that would raise earnings for home-care workers…

Groups in Virginia want laws that guarantee quarterly training for nursing-home staff on issues such as infection-prevention protocols. (PXHere)
Groups in Virginia want laws that guarantee quarterly training for nursing-home staff on issues such as infection-prevention protocols. (PXHere)
Virginia Groups Want Action on Nursing-Home Safety, Drug Affordability

Virginia's 2022 General Assembly session begins tomorrow, and groups supporting older Americans are pushing lawmakers to pass legislation making …

According to Restore Pennsylvania, the state's broadband initiative, achieving high-speed internet access throughout the state will require between $480 million and $715 million. (Adobe Stock)
According to Restore Pennsylvania, the state's broadband initiative, achieving high-speed internet access throughout the state will require between $480 million and $715 million. (Adobe Stock)
PA's New Broadband Development Authority Overseeing Internet Expansion

Pennsylvania stands to gain at least $100 million to improve broadband access from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The …

 

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