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March 3, 2020
The Catalyst
Senior Services News
Nursing home outbreak spotlights coronavirus risk in elder care facilities, ageism can shorten life expectancy, and marijuana use is rising sharply among seniors over 65.
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February 28, 2020
LSA-DN Weekly Update
Disability Network News
New Medicaid waivers threaten healthcare coverage for millions, the Senate passes a bill expanding access to respite care, and it’s time to explore the unique and conflicting narratives of disability issues.
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February 21, 2020
LSA-DN Weekly Update
Disability Network News
Senators push the FDA to ban shock devices used on those with special needs, accessibility was a big problem at the Iowa caucuses, and the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30.
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February 18, 2020
The Catalyst
Senior Services News
Congress is soon expected to pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Older Americans Act for five years. This will include significant increases in funding and important updates to the law such as expanding and improving the direct care workforce. We hope you’ll join us in urging your Representatives and Senators to support this important legislation.
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February 14, 2020
LSA-DN Weekly Update
Disability Network News
Lutheran Services in America to hold a Hot Topics call featuring Kaiser Family Foundation's Robin Rudowitz, CMS announced a plan that would allow states to use the Medicaid waiver process to fundamentally alter Medicaid, and President Trump hits Medicaid and food stamps in a push to slash domestic spending.
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