eCareDairy.com blog is starting a new feature today which is the Sunday Caregiver News Roundup. We will review important news stories from the previous week with a quick summary of the article and a link to it.
Swine Vaccine Shortage Predicted – The Centers for Disease Control is predicting a shortage of swine flu vaccine. Only 28-30 million doses will be available instead of the 40 million predicted over the summer. The cause is delays from vaccine manufacturers.
Argument About Swine Flu Vaccinations Continues – Concerns about the safety of the swine flu vaccine has fueled debate whether or not people should get a vaccination.
Study Says Surfing the Web Can Help Slow Dementia – A University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) study showed increased brain activity for seniors with dementia who spend at least one hour a day on the Internet. It appears that the old adage of use it or lose it is really true.
Smoking Ban Effective in Cutting the Risk of Heart Disease – A study by the US Institute of Medicine has found that indoor smoking bans has reduced the risk of heart attack even to non-smokers.
No Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2010 – Due to low inflation from the poor economy the government announced there will no Social Security COLA in 2010. This is the first time this has occurred since COLAs were instituted in 1975. The Obama Administration is proposing a one time $250 payment to Social Security recipients to make up for it.
Home Genetic Tests – Genetic tests which can be taken at home and cost under $200 are gaining popularity as people attempt to determine what diseases and illnesses they may be vulnerable to getting.
Understanding Medicare – Medicare provides health coverage to people over age 65 but like other health insurance it can be complicated to understand and difficult to navigate. Learning as much as you can is a key to ensuring you receive the coverage you deserve.
