AALS Aging and the Law Listserv May 6, 2011

1.       Social Security Ends Paper Checks: http://www.globalaging.org/pension/us/2011/paperless%20SS.htm

2.       In Rural Communities, Elderly Populations Rely on Other Seniors to Act as Caregivers: http://www.globalaging.org/ruralaging/us/2011/In%20Rural%20Communities.htm

3.       New Rules Kick in for Social Security and SSI on May 1: http://www.nclc.org/images/pdf/pr-reports/pr_ss_may1_changes.pdf

4.       Betty White’s Post-80 Career High – Facing Age With a Saucy Wink: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/arts/television/betty-whites-post-80-career-high.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha28

5.       Editorial – The Ryan Plan for Medicaid: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/opinion/01sun1.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha211

6.       Interview – IU Cancer Researcher George Sledge:  http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/2834/IU-Cancer-Researcher-George-Sledge

7.       Pamphlet – Advanced Cancer Care Planning: http://www.cancer.net/patient/Coping/Advanced+Cancer+Care+Planning

8.       China Population Aging, Urbanizing: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/04/29/China-population-aging-urbanizing/UPI-57151304057035/

9.       A Better Way to Find Home Care Aides: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/a-better-way-to-find-home-care-aides/#more-8841

10.   Americans 45 and Older are New Voting Age Majority: http://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/news-05-2011/americans_45_and_older_are_new_voting-age_majority.html