Social Security to Test Use of Microsoft’s HealthVault

by Administrator 28. August 2009 13:01
The Social Security Administration is turning to Microsoft’s HealthVault, a free online service allowing individuals and families to share medical information with healthcare providers, to help speed up and improve its process of evaluating disability claims. These “personal health r... [More]

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Most Believe in Patients Right to Die but Few Have Living Wills

by Administrator 27. August 2009 13:05
By Kim Parker, Pew Research Center - The national debate over health care reform has focused new attention on the decisions people make about medical care at the end stages of life. Public opinion polls show that Americans overwhelmingly support an individual's right to decide whether he or sh... [More]

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FDA Issues Rules to Help Desperate Patients Gain Access to Investigational Drugs

by Administrator 12. August 2009 13:42
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published two rules today that seek to clarify the methods available to seriously ill patients interested in gaining access to investigational drugs and biologics when they are not eligible to participate in a clinical trial and don’t have other sa... [More]

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New Health Care Delivery Model Improves Care, Quality of Life, Saves Money

by Administrator 11. August 2009 12:54
By SeniorJournal.com - The evidence continues to grow that shows some form of team approach to care for chronically ill senior citizens improves care and saves money. The latest such report is from the Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (GRACE) program, which improved he... [More]

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Go West, Old Man

by Administrator 10. August 2009 13:06
By SeniorJournal.com - If a latter-day Ponce de Leon were to search for a modern fountain of youth, he'd do well to explore America's West. There he'd find the highest concentration of older adults in the United States who don't think of themselves as old. Fully 78% of ad... [More]

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AARP Takes on Healthcare Debate

by Administrator 10. August 2009 12:32
By AARP.org - This week, AARP will launch the next phase of its Health Action Now campaign with a multimillion-dollar national advertising and grassroots push to ensure every American has a choice of doctor and dependable, affordable health insurance. The Association’s paid advertising&mda... [More]

Over-50s Seen as 'Too Old'

by Administrator 8. August 2009 12:37
By TheMatureMarket.com -The real impact of the recession on older jobseekers is revealed today in a new survey by TAEN – The Age and Employment Network which compares periods before and after October 2008. Some 360,000 people aged 50 plus are now looking for work. Figures s... [More]

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About the Author

John Rothbarth is the owner of the St. Louis Times, a media company focused on serving the informational needs of the St. Louis metro-area aging baby boomer/60+ population. The company publishes the St. Louis Times Resource Guide, St. Louis Times Express, and hosts St. Louis Times Funfest and St. Louis Times Geriatrics Symposium events. The company was founded in 1994 and has remained true to its original mission of 'doing some good for older adults and the professionals who work on their behalf.'

Since 1994 the company has won over 20 National Media Awards. He has participated on many local Boards of Directors, all of whom cater to the needs of our area’s aging population. For 2009 he is also President of Breakthrough Coalition, a consortium of over 250 aging-focused organizations and  professionals dedicated to serving the needs of older adults in the St. Louis / Illinois bi-state area.

John is a native St. Louisan, father of two sons, and graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia with a BS degree in Business Administration. His interests include reading mysteries, jogging, motorcycling, and aviation - he is a pilot with instrument, multi-engine and seaplane ratings.

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