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This week: the US prepares for a much needed Thanksgiving Holiday with household only gatherings suggested by the CDC, scientists may have a breakthrough on aging, the COVID-19 vaccine, telehealth AND the future of Down Syndrome in What We’re Reading
This week: Why successful aging may be about OT acting your age, why seniors are not getting treatment for depression , AND COVID-19 and Mental Illness, PLUS The Smithsonian Will Open A National Native American Veterans Memorial In D.C.
This week: the US prepares for a much needed Thanksgiving Holiday with household only gatherings suggested by the CDC, scientists may have a breakthrough on aging, the COVID-19 vaccine, telehealth AND the future of Down Syndrome in What We’re Reading declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-november-23-2020/
What We’re Reading: November 23, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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ProPublica experiments with ultra-accessible plain language in stories about people with disabilities | Nieman Lab For an investigation into denied disability benefits in Arizona and an accompanying editor’s note, ProPublica is experimenting with plain language — a type of text that uses common ...Why Don’t Seniors With Depression Get Treatment?
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A new nationwide poll shows that nearly two-thirds (61%) of Americans age 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment.www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/the-last-children-of-down-syndrome/616928/
The Last Children of Down Syndrome
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Prenatal testing is changing who gets born and who doesn’t. This is just the beginning.www.dailynews.com/2020/11/15/successful-aging-why-acting-your-age-may-not-be-all-its-cracked-up-t...
Successful Aging: Why acting your age may not be all it’s cracked up to be
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We have a lot of work to do to change attitudes.www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/older-folks-who-want-covid-19-vaccine-may-not-get-one-so-quickly.html
Older people who want an early Covid-19 vaccine might not get one as quickly as they'd like
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While states are still working on their vaccine distribution plans, it's possible that not all people in the 65-and-older crowd will be prioritized.inews.co.uk/opinion/sons-learning-disability-more-likely-die-covid-panic-762414
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People with a learning disability are human beings and their lives count toowww.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/marijuana-can-be-harmful-heart-patients-improves-some-risk-fac...
Marijuana studies showed risk for heart patients, unexpected protection for kidneys
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Seemingly contradictory findings show why more research into the effects of cannabis on the heart and the rest of the body is needed.www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/anthem-sees-telehealth-use-spike-136x-for-medicare-advantage-membe...
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The Best Books About Aging and Retirement of 2020
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This year’s crop of titles include those written by a neuroscientist, an anthropologist and a philosopher.www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disability-organization-takes-virtual-event-access-to-next-level...
Disability Organization Takes Virtual Event Access to Next Level
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/PRNewswire/ -- Access Living, a leading disability rights and service organization, will celebrate its 40th anniversary Wednesday, November 18, with a free...www.statnews.com/2020/11/17/how-covid19-has-been-curtailed-in-cherokee-nation/
How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation - STAT
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While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better.How Covid-19 Will Change Aging and Retirement
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Among other things, expect more aging in place and a wave of innovation to help make that happen.This week: Why successful aging may be about NOT acting your age, why seniors are not getting treatment for depression AND COVID-19 and Mental Illness, PLUS The Smithsonian Will Open A National Native American Veterans Memorial In D.C.
What We’re Reading: November 16, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: Why successful aging may be about OT acting your age, why seniors are not getting treatment for depression , AND COVID-19 and Mental Illness, PLUS The Smithsonian Will Open A National Native American Veterans Memorial In D.C.Having a happy spouse leads to longer life, study finds
Having a happy spouse leads to longer life, study finds
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We know the saying 'happy wife, happy life.' Well now study results show that having a happy spouse actually leads to a longer life.When Your Spouse Gripes About Aging, It Might Harm Your Health
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US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.Old Dogs, New Research and the Secrets of Aging
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The ways that dogs grow and age may provide potentially useful similarities with people.One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days - study
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Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days.Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back | NPR
Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
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Hospitals, a powerful political force in health care, fear lowering the eligibility age for Medicare will cost them billions of dollars because federal reimbursements are less than private insurance.Today on Veterans Day we honor all those who have served and continue to serve our nation!
The Affordable Care Act returns to the Supreme Court in the shadow of a pandemic
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If the high court strikes down the law, at least 23 million Americans’ insurance could be directly affected.wamu.org/story/20/11/09/national-native-american-veterans-memorial-opens-veterans-day-in-dc-natio...
National Native American Veterans Memorial Opens Wednesday | WAMU
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The memorial honors American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, who have served in the armed forces at a higher rate per capita than any other ethnic group.“I Thought Arizona Was Rated High for Disability Services, But That Is Wrong.”
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Tyler Stumpf wants to live in the community. He wants to work with animals. His mom says Arizona is not helping him do that.This week: The Biden-Harris team starts planning for the transition, the ACA returns to the Supreme Court AND we recognize the start of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth PLUS How your dog may hold the secret to aging AND we say goodbye to American icon Alex Trebek in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-november-9-2020/
What We’re Reading: November 9, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: The Biden-Harris team starts planning for the transition, the ACA returns to the Supreme Court AND we recognize the start of Native American Haritage Month PLUS How your dog may hold the secret to aging AND we say goodbye to American icon Alex Trebek in What We’re Reading!The NAMD conference reflects three major themes that have characterized our work this year: Flexibility, Innovation, and Resiliency.
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When we began designing the 2020 meeting, we had just entered the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and were hopeful that it would present only minor inconveniences. As time went on, it became clear that the conference, like our collective jobs and lives beyond work, would be fundamentally alter...Even a Virtual Conference can feel overwhelming. This morning NAMD ED Mat Solo will welcome you and give the skinny on the line up of sessions and events! events.medicaiddirectors.org/
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When we began designing the 2020 meeting, we had just entered the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and were hopeful that it would present only minor inconveniences. As time went on, it became clear that the conference, like our collective jobs and lives beyond work, would be fundamentally alter...Viewpoint: Disability laws are 25 years old, what next?
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Six people in the field of disability rights on whether current laws work and what else is needed.Today the National Association of Medicaid Directors kickoff their 2020 Virtual Conference! We are excited for the next few days conversation about how w can Move Together Towards the Future!
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When we began designing the 2020 meeting, we had just entered the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and were hopeful that it would present only minor inconveniences. As time went on, it became clear that the conference, like our collective jobs and lives beyond work, would be fundamentally alter...Danger: Aging Parents Overspending, Running Low, And What You Can Do
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Aging parents who are out of control spenders can leave adult children with a terrible burden. Address the issue now and avert a crisis down the road.Warner Bros. apologizes after 'The Witches' faces criticism from disability community
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“It was never the intention for viewers to feel that the fantastical, non-human creatures were meant to represent them,” the studio said.www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/special-education-teacher-explains-called-accessibility-s...
Special ed teacher explains why she wants to be called 'accessibility specialist'
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"I'm an educator; my students are getting an education; their needs are human needs."1 in 3 Americans Prescribed Inappropriate Drugs
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US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.It’s Election Day! In case you are standing in line or just want to stay abreast of what voting means for Older Americans and people with disabilities, here is a round up of some of the latest articles we have read on elections and voting! declarationforindependence.org/election-day-roundup-november-3-2020/
Election Day Roundup: November 3, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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It’s election day! In case you are standing in line or just wast to stay abreast of what voting means for Older Americans and people with disabitiles, here is a round up of some of the latest artilcles we have read on elections and voting!A pandemic election should move America to address caregivers' struggles
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COVID has created a vast common space of suffering and so a coherent, widely understood narrative.Heading To The Polls? If You Have A Disability, Here's What To Know
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Plan ahead and know your rights. And don't leave that polling place without casting your ballot.This week: Our nation gears up for election day, aging parents might be overspending AND holiday plans shifted by COVID, AND Hewlett Packard Chief talks the importance of NDEAM PLUS the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett all in What we’re reading. declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-november-2-2020/
What We’re Reading: November 2, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: Oir nationla gears up for election day, aging parents might be overspedning NAD holiday plans shifted by COVID, AND Hewlett Packard Chief talks the importance of NDEAM and the ocnfrmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett all in What we’re reading.www.hrc.org
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation sat down with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Diversity Officer Michael Lopez to discuss workplace diversity and inclusivity for both the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities.Are We Heading Toward Shangri-La Or Geriassic Park?
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This is the ninth in a 10-part series on “The Future of Retirement” that we are posting over the course of several months. If you are interested in better understanding what’s ahead, we invite you to check out our new book "What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age."The Six Short Films Of “CripTales” Tell Authentic Stories Of Disability
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Anyone who wants to understand disability life and culture beyond crude stereotypes and happy, progressive platitudes needs to watch the “CripTales” collection. They aren’t all “inspiring” or “educational” in the conventional sense. But they are all moving and authentic, which is more ...Mindset Matters: Venture Capital As A Signifier In The Evolving Narrative Of Disability Employment
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The column explores a potential pardgamatic shift of employment for persons with disabilities. How the role of venture capital firms and entreprenuership will redefine the business ecosystem and the digital economy of the 21st Century.Researchers link severe COVID-19 cases to mental decline equal to aging a decade
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People that have suffered severe cases of COVID-19 may experience mental decline equal to the brain aging by a decade, accordingwww.prnewswire.com/news-releases/with-just-4-weeks-until-thanksgiving-half-of-americans-aged-70-w...
Entertainers discuss disability representation in Hollywood
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Marlee Matlin, Millicent Simmonds and Danny Woodburn are just a few of the Hollywood insiders who participated in a series of virtual panels Monday examining the state of disability representation in HollywoodYour Stories
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