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What We’re Reading: November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

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.

Filed Under: COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Election Issues, Health Insurance, Mental Health, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging parents, Albama, Amy Coney Barrett, COVID-19, Crip Tales, disability representation in Hollywood, drug prescriptions, elections, Hewlett-Packard, mental decline, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, NDEAM, nursing homes, Paid Family and Medical Leave, pandemic election, telehealth, Thanksgiving, venture capital

What We’re Reading: June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, more support is needed for #pwds after the pandemic, and how the George Floyd Protests will be a defining point for Millennials and Gen Z. PLUS we join all who are celebrating Pride in June!

Filed Under: COVID-19/Coronavirus, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, children with disabilties, COVID-19, depression and aging, health disparaties, nursing homes, positive aging, post pandemic recovery, racial injustice, racial justice, website testing

What We’re Reading: May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

If you are still coming back from a restful Memorial day we have you covered – This week: We reflect on Mental Health Awareness month and Older Americans Month with help from iNAPS and n4a, aging in place and the use of technology to keep connected AND a take on disability insurance all in this week’;s What We’re Reading

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Mental Health, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Chuck Graham, Disability Insurance, Memorial Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, n4a, nursing homes, Older Americans Month, Peer Supports, Sandy Markwood

What We’re Reading: April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: EEOC gives the green light for COVID-19 Testing at work, a renewed call for Caregivers and PAs, and how to address mental health and loneliness concerns for older Americans, PLUS Alicia Keys and the Rolling Stones add to your Pandemic Playlist.

Filed Under: Caregivers, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Employment, Health Insurance, Hospice, Mental Health, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Alicia Keys, EEOC, Good Job, lonliness, nursing homes, Rolling Stones

What We’re Reading: March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week we celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize the lifelong advocacy and fortitude of Judith Heumann. PLUS Corona Virus and its affect on nursing homes and older Americans AND the FDA Finally bans shock treatment for people with disabilities in this week’s What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Mental Health, News, Nursing Homes, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: Barbie, Beacon, Betsy DeVos, corona virus, COVID-19, Crip Camp, Defying Obstacles, FA Shock Devices, International Women's Day, intersectionality, Judith Heumann, Kimberle Crenshaw, Madison De Rozario, nursing homes, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Time Women of the Year

What We’re Reading: December 23, 2019

December 23, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

This week saw disability being discussed at a Presidential Debate, celebrations of Hanukah, Festivus and Christmas as well as the DisCo’s loss of Mama Cax. 2020 is right around the corner – see through the Holiday Haze with this week’s edition of What We’re Reading.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Disability Issues, Diversity, Election Issues, Employment, Health Insurance, Legislation & Policy, Mental Health, News, Nursing Homes, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: 3rd Democratic Presidential debate, aging, aging parents, Detroit, Hollywood, Mama Cax, Martha's Vinyard, nursing homes

What We’re Reading: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What we’re reading is our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us. Catch up on the latest on aging, LTSS and disability!

Filed Under: Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Housing, Mental Health, News, Nursing Homes, Social Activity, Substance Use, Suicide, Support Communities, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible elections, AHIP, Anthony Bourdain, Depression, disability inclusion, Disability Pride, gardening, LGBTQIA, lonliness, Nursing home costs, nursing homes, Pride, Think Anthem

What We’re Reading: June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What we’re reading is our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us. Catch up on the latest on aging, LTSS and disability!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Caregivers, Disability Issues, Election Issues, Employment, Health Insurance, Housing, News, Nursing Homes, Self-Directed Services, Transportation, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible make-up, accessible transit, aging, Behavioral health, California Aging plan, Candidates with disabilities, disability art, Disability Pride, EVV, Gavin Newsom, Homeless, living in cars, nursing homes, Philadelphia

What We’re Reading: April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

Aging death row: Is executing old or infirm inmates cruel? | AP Vernon Madison has spent decades on Alabama’s death row. Now 67, Madison has suffered from strokes and dementia and his lawyers say he no longer recalls the crime that put him there: the 1985 killing of a police officer. His speech is slurred, [...]

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Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Court Cases, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Legislation & Policy, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, News, Social Security, Substance Use, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible taxis, Death penalty, disability history, HIV, investment, Lyft, medical marijuanan, music, nursing home evictions, nursing homes, ride share, uber, Via

What We’re Reading October 9, 2017

October 9, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

Older Adults More Likely to Disclose Suicidal Thoughts As They Age | UT News Suicide among older adults is a growing public health issue. Conditions associated with aging such as chronic pain, diagnosed or perceived terminal illness, social isolation and the death of friends and family can push older Americans toward ending their lives. A [...]

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Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Issues, Employment, Events, Health Insurance, Legislation & Policy, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, News, Nursing Homes, Substance Use, Suicide, Technology, Transportation, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible transportation, aging alone, Best adn Worst Cities for people with disabilties, Inclusion Drives Innovation, MAT, Medicaid Assisted strategies, NDEAM, nursing homes, ODEP, opioid addiction, public health, U.S. Department of Labor

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