Elders, awake and organize! administrator Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:41

Concerned about the mindless rush to destruction of the planet? Worried about the future for your children and grandchildren? Searching for a way to stop bullying?

Building A Tenants' Association In HUD Elderly Housing

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 21:33

When HUD created subsidized housing for elders, the goal was to create a safe and secure home for people who could not afford full market rate housing. But certain realities were created to confront elders. Owners believed that not only were they in charge of their buildings, but that they were in charge of their tenants.

Researchers find that CPAP and MAD mouthpiece are effective for treating sleep apnea

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 19:28

The effectiveness of a nighttime-breathing machine called a "CPAP" for treating obstructive sleep apnea was backed by the strongest evidence, and a mouthpiece worn at night was also shown to be effective, according to a new report funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Living with Age, the National Blog for Elders, Set to Expand Jerry Halberstadt Wed, 01/20/2010 - 20:00

Living with Age will treat old age as a chronic condition to be fought at every turn.

Thomas L. Petty, MD--the legacy of a leader and pioneer in COPD Jerry Halberstadt Sun, 01/17/2010 - 18:55

Dr. Tom Petty was known for his generosity and for his pioneering leadership and innovative philosophy of pulmonary medicine, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).