HUD Resources Link

HUD has lots of ways to help you. Here is the link to their Resources Web Links........ http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/resources We hope you find this useful. rrt1616@aol.com www.eldercareusa.info Here is the link to the main HUD web site. www.hud.gov

Suicides Are Up In USA

According to Dr. Melva Green, this preventable condition is something to encourage to be talked about so that people can be helped. She sights such web sites as www.suicide.org and others as very helpful to those concerned about such things. Dr. Green seems to be very competent herself on the subject in a recent appearance on CNN.

Here is to your good health. rrt1616@aol.com www.eldercareusa.info

Dolans 100 Top Web Sites

Useful web sites complied by the Dolans mostly related to financial matters but very useful for Seniors. Take a look. Thank you to the Dolans. www.eldercareusa.info

http://www.dolans.com/downloads/freereport/top_100_websites/index.html

Nonprofit Nursing Homes Provide Better Care, Major Study Finds

Here is a very interesting report from the "Science Daily." This sort of information is important for Caregivers...................please check out the report for yourself. We are just bring the reference to you as it was pointed out to us.

Nonprofit Nursing Homes Provide Better Care, Major Study Finds
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090819135442.htm

A major new statistical review of 82 individual research studies has revealed that nonprofit nursing homes deliver, on average, higher quality care than for-profit nursing homes. The authors' meta-analysis shows that nonprofit facilities delivered higher quality care than for-profit facilities for two of the four most frequently reported quality measures: more or higher quality staffing and less prevalence of pressure ulcers, sometimes called bedsores.

Cell Phone For Less - Check It Out - Really

https://www.consumercellular.com/savings/Default.aspx?&tf=8885113946&tid=149263&IMSVisitorID=7083510&utm_source=federated%20media&cm_mmc=FederatedMedia-_--_-DisplayAdsCPM-_-cc_GAnewred_300x250_fl


We have not checked this phone out. Please keep that in mind. But, let us know if it is what it says it is.....................or not.

More later............rrt1616@aol.com www.eldercareusa.info

Important Issues For You - Transparency Obama

Check out this Blog Post from me. http://tylerpostdailyblog.blogspot.com/

Here is the our new web site that created this information - ck it out: https://sites.google.com/site/tylerhealthcarereformoutline/

rrtyler@gmail.com Tyler Research Company, All Rights Reserved, 2009

Alert AARP Members - Check out Health Action Now on AARP

Why does AARP need this web site? www.healthactionnow.org We are going to reproduce their release statement if you decide to share your story that you have to agree to. But the basic question is why is AARP running TV Ads under the name of "Health Action Now." See link above. Why didn't AARP put it's name on the TV Ad? Did they not want you to know that they sponsored this series of ads? Or, that they are using your money this way. This series is right out of the President's play book.

By the way, the latest President/CEO of AARP is reported to be a big financial supporter of President Obama. (How did he get to be President of AARP? I didn't see something that said they were looking for a new President.) He should step down. Doesn't AARP members deserve someone who is looking out for their interests? Lots of questions here. I will have more to say about it. I will put the Release Statement in a separate post because it is very long and troubling.

All of this doesn't feel like AARP, at least not the one I have looked to to support Seniors in this country....it feels like a control by President Obama's Office. Maybe that is why the President said that the AARP was On Board with his Health Care Reform and then had to retract it...........well, it looks like it will shortly unless you do something about it soon.

America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)

America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (Introduced in House) Care Act HR 3200

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3200:

This link takes you to the text of the legislation. One of the most important pieces of legislation that you may ever see. Something that you should attempt to read.

As far as we know, we do not see anything from the Senate yet.

rrt1616@aol.com

In Home Part-time Assistance Tips For Elder Care

Try the local Area Agency on Aging, or ....some nursing home employees work
additional shifts to make ends meet and have training to meet care needs.
Bonded agencies are more expensive, but they are bonded. rrt1616@aol.com
www.eldercareusa.info

Reminder To Congress - Something That AARP Should Be Doing

We are just reminding you that you should "Do the right thing" and reinstate the COL for Social Security Recipients. Yes, I know you need to redo the method of calculation of COL but this group needs the money. Did Congress get a raise this year?

Congress can seem to find Money for almost everyone else but the SSR's. And, why are we not hearing anything about Dental and Eye Care Coverage in Health Care Reform or is it Health Insurance Reform? Which is it now? Do you people at the AARP Executive Suite know? Do you in Congress know? Which is it or is it both? That is part of the reason that people have questions and are upset?

Two other things - will all in Congress agree to reading Bills before they vote on them? And, will Congress agree to drop their Special Health Care Coverage and accept whatever they vote in for the rest of us? NO? If the answer is so, then why are you surprised that people are upset with you?

Also, you need to make it easier to communicate with you..........I think there needs to be a standard easy way to do that for all of you.

AARP - you need to step up............be something more then the Red Carpet Keepers for President Obama. Show some care for the members of the Organization you work for. Other wise, just go work at the White House.

More later rrt1616@aol.com

Thanks To Glenn Beck - Government Computer Programs Of Concern

Of special interest to people over 45. What is the Government looking for? Even some State Governments.

Check out this entry on Becks web site and then go ahead and do some research regarding other sites. http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/28815/

This is really disconcerting. Why would they take this approach to obtaining public information?

There just seems to be any number of things that are getting stranger....such as the upcoming Census being controlled from the White House? It never has been in the past. Why now? More later.............rrt1616@aol.com

ALERT - We can not recommend AARP these days. We have made several requests of them which they have not answered. It seems that the Top People at AARP are just a rubber stamp of the Obama administration. They do not seem to be working for those over 50 years old anymore.

Good Links For Seniors

Always need convenient links for Seniors http://www.flara.org/linksforseniors.html

Also, check out our web site www.eldercareusa.info hope you find these things useful.

If you find a link that we should add please let us know....... send to rrt1616@aol.com

Reverse Mortgages - Information To Consider

Reverse Mortgages are not a simple form of mortgage so it is something to be careful with. The link below will supply you with some information regarding Reverse Mortgages. We can't say that it is the best way to find a Reverse Mortgage. More later............rrtyler@gmail.com www.eldercareusa.info

http://www.goldengateway.com/?FT2-hpa=true

Reverse Mortgages - Information To Consider

Reverse Mortgages are not a simple form of Mortgages......do not rush into this.....read all you can...........the site below is not recommended it is a place to start with reading about Reverse Mortgages. Please be careful.

http://www.goldengateway.com/?FT2-hpa=true

Alzheimer's - Virtual Experience For Caregivers

The Content Editor, Priscilla Pittman, for our web site www.eldercareusa.info sent me the link to this Virtual Experience regarding Alzheimer's. I think you will find it of interest. It is a News Release from ABC News with the link to the site with the Virtual Experience regarding Alzheimer's.

http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=7961176

Hope you find this useful......

rrtyler@agmail.com Tyler Research Company all rights reserved

Dental & Eye Care As Part Of Health Care Reform?

"Why isn't Dental and Eye Care part of the Health Care Reform. Don't you guys get Dental and Eye Care coverage? So, why wouldn't it be part of Health Care Reform for the rest of us?"

I asked one of my Senators this question. With this post I am asking the rest of the Congress.

President's Person Misleads by Saying AARP Approves His Health Care Reform Plan

The bill is not complete and thus the President doesn't have a plan to be approved. This is very troubling..............here is what the current AARPs link regarding the President's plan actually says. Being honest is basic.........you judge.......

http://www.aarp.org/makeadifference/advocacy/GovernmentWatch/HealthCare/

The President continues to slip in approval and with these activities it will continue that way. Very Sad! More later....rrtyler@gmail.com

Too Old To Rent A Car

About.com has a Senior section and provides a lot of useful information regarding Seniors and issues they face. Here is a link to the issue of "Too Old To Rent A Car." Take a look. It is something that can give you a problem when you were not expecting it: http://seniorliving.about.com/od/travelsmart/a/rental_cars.htm

If you find out which firms rent to Seniors over 70 years old please let us know and we will pass it along. More later. rrtyler@gmail.com Tyler Research Company All Rights Reserved 2009

Doughnut Hole Drugs Is The Same Until July,2010

Isn't that amazing! The Drug companies will be DONATING the Drugs or 1/2 starting in July, 2010 maybe. Now, the COL can be cut out from under Social Security right now, it isn't maybe and probably not 2010 either....don't have the ruling on that yet...(care to take a guess?) So, Drug Companies are DONATING the half, maybe......um, I guess that means they will get a Tax Deduction...(just a guess) My question is "Why couldn't the Whole Doughnut Hole" be covered? Will it ever be? Will COL ever come back? It is easy to pick on the Seniors................so, they do. Oh, by the way, the 1/2 isn't official, it is only a possible part of "Health Care Reform." So, you see, the only thing that is for sure is that the "COL" is out for at least this year. Don't see anyone fighting for it..........why is that? We can give all that money to foreign countries but not to our Seniors. Let's bring some of those dollars home and treat our people right. More later rrtyler Publisher, Tyler Research Company, All Rights Reserved, 2009 rrtyler@gmail.com www.eldercareusa.info and www.chapter7usa.com Information for a better USA.

Protect Your Elder from Identity Theft - A Huge Problem

Identity Theft - Don't Fall Victim You most likely already have serious problems you are dealing with each day and don't want to become a victim of Identity Theft. Here is some help for you to compare services to help protect you and your loved ones.

Compare various identity Theft Services http://www.identitytheftlabs.com/
Financial Protection www.lifelock.com Identity Theft - Included in the Identity Theft Services is "Life Lock." Many people should consider a service of this nature. According to ITL, more then 10 million people a year suffer some form of Identity Theft. I know people who suffered from this crime and I think they would say a protection of this nature would be worth it. I say, you should at the very least consider one of these services to be protected. More later. rrtyler@gmail.com rrtyler All Rights Reserved Tyler Research Company, 2009 www.eldercareusa.info and www.chapter7usa.com Internet Publications to help guide you through tough times.

No Cost of Living For Social Security This Year

The administration very quietly announced that there would be no cost of living increase for this year. Seniors were already behind the cost of living before this, why make them suffer more? In watching the various things going on within this blazing speed administration who give preference to the results of Facebook, Tweeter and YouTube where you don't find the seniors, it is clear that this administration isn't going to be even handed to those over 50 years old. There is a need to give more attention to what AARP is trying to do, the largest and most significant organization trying to be of help to Seniors. I could be wrong but I don't think that the Chairmen of AARP is on any of the significant Presidents advisory groups. Why not? I urge you to educate yourself and make sure your opinions are heard. More later rrtyler rrtyler@gmail.com

Free Credit Reports - You Should Consider This

Protect yourself from Identity Theft. One way is to check you Credit Reports on a regular basis. We are pointing out two things to help you - www.annualcreditreport.com and Life Lock www.lifelock.com . Check Your Credit Reports Once A Year Free. Life Lock is a for Fee Service but you should check it out.


Check the FTC.gov site ( www.ftc.gov ) regarding information on Free Credit Reports. There are sites that sound like you get a free credit report but they have a payment aspect. The one site that you do get you Credit Reports for free once a year, from the three major reporting companies, is www.annualcreditreport.com . This site was set up by the three reporting companies for the convenience of the consumer and it is free. This provides you various protections including helping with Identity Theft.

One of the best services for helping with prevention of Identity Theft is www.lifelock.com . Check it out carefully to make sure it is going to meet your needs.

More Later rrtyler rrtyler@gmail.com FTC is Federal Trade Commission - one of the best Government sites for providing information regarding protecting American consumers.

Insurance - Long-Term Care: Difficult Decisions

Like so much when it comes to trying to find the best value for your dollar in health care (and else where) Long-Term Care Insurance is a challenge. Here is a site that may help you: www.longtermcare.gov For those who can still afford it, Long-Term Care Insurance is advisable. Shop carefully. rrtyler www.eldercareusa.info rrtyler@gmail.com

Possible Medical Financial Aid For Those In Need

http://www.patientadvocate.org/ Here is a web site to check if you are having trouble with your Medical Bills. Ms. Elizabeth Edwards is one of many who are spokespersons for this group that has helped many people.

Where Are The Health Industry Price Lists??

What other industry doesn't have a public Price List? Why do we tolerate it? There is no opportunity to shop hospitals, doctors or other medical services before you need them and now we are attempting to put into place a system that will assure you will not be able to shop the services. What is the motivation of this? $$$$$$$'s by all the players and the public pays for it. Isn't it time to put a halt to this?

A Site Dealing With Snoring Solution

Here is an interesting approach helping people whom suffer with Apnea and struggle with the CAPA masks. This is a chin strap that is suppose to help. If it works, it would be a much simpler approach then the mask which many people do not tolerate well. We do not know anyone who has used this system but it might be worth investigating. See it at http://www.snoringsolutionsite.com/

rrt

Information To Improve Your Sex Life As You Grow Older

Here is a web site that has been brought to our attention that we think can be very useful to many older people to develop a Second Wind in their Sex Life. Bring back those special feelings - this site helps you do that. http://getasecondwind.com/

"Bookshare" - Could Be Of Help

Check out http://www.bookshare.org/ - this site makes selected books available for the visually disabled. Hope this is helpful. More later. rrt rrtyler@gmail.com

Elder Abuse - A Group Trying To Help

Abuse is a problem that is difficult to detect and control. This organization is taking action on a number of fronts to try to get the problem under control.

Here is a group to be aware of:

www.stopguardianabuse.org/