On top of the increasing number of covid-related infections and deaths, last week the Food and Drug Administration put out a warning that the public needs to be aware of counterfeit at-home over the counter (OTC) COVID-1 ...
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Covid Booster Shots Critical for Seniors
If you have been watching the news, you know that deaths from COVID-19 are on the rise again after several weeks of increasing rates of new infections sparked by Omicron variants. As a stealth wave of Covid makes its ...
Farewell to Past Chairman George A. Smith
Mr. George A. Smith (1930-2022) served as Chairman of The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) Board of Trustees in 1997 and again from 2001 - 2005 and as an advisor from 2005-2007. Mr. Smith was held in high esteem by t ...
Update for Week Ending May 14, 2022
Farewell to Past Chairman George A. Smith Mr. George A. Smith (1930-2022) served as Chairman of The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) Board of Trustees in 1997 and again from 2001 - 2005 and as an advisor from 2005-2007 ...
“New Normal” May Mean Annual Covid Vaccinations
Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that the United States might need to update its Covid-19 vaccines each year, and "a new normal" may include an annual Covid-19 vaccine alongside a ...
Home Health Care Worker Shortage Causes Concern
The number of adults aged 60 and older in the U.S. is expected to increase 30 percent by 2050. Even now, more seniors and people with disabilities are choosing to stay in their homes rather than going into institutional ...
New Legislation Would Improve FDA Drug-Approval Process
The recent controversy over Medicare’s decision to only cover the cost of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for patients enrolled in a clinical trial approved by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or supporte ...
Update for Week Ending May 7, 2022
New Legislation Would Improve FDA Drug-Approval Process The recent controversy over Medicare’s decision to only cover the cost of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for patients enrolled in a clinical trial approved by the Ce ...
The Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset
The Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset are two provisions that unfairly reduce or even eliminate the Social Security benefits of millions of Americans who have devoted their careers to publi ...
Inspector General Report Reveals Some Seniors Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans Denied Medically Necessary Care
Medicare Advantage Plans that have become popular among many seniors are offered by private insurance companies. They are advertised as alternatives to traditional Medicare that can be less expensive and provide a wider ...