Health Beyond 50: Ouch!

[Margo Harris]

That is the title of an article in the current issue of AARP Bulletin.  The
sub-title notes that, "People Live Long--But Reveals Many Gaps in Health
Care System."   AARP is announcing a comprehensive look at the nation's
health system.  AARP notes that the report consolidates an array of
information from the federal government, private polling companies, AARP and
other research organizations.  It's the second in a series of AARP reports
examining the status and progress of older Americans in areas such as
economic security and long-term care.

One major concern revealed in the report is that health insurance for the
50+ age group is often unaffordable and inadequate.
Good physical health is just one measure of health security or well-being.
Other indicators re adequate health and long-term care insurance coverage;
access to quality health care; protection against financially devastating
health costs; and sufficient information for making sound health decisions."
I particularly like that last item!

You can download the full report (read long, the executive summary alone is
29 pages) or order a print copy online at this address -
http://www.aarp.org/beyond50/#download

If you want to find AARP Bulletin - http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/  Don't
miss the cover story, "Can Aging be Reversed?"  Sadly, 51 top scientists
say...NO!  Margo

Margo Harris
Seattle, WA
206/932-1273
Email: margo at pnwhealth.com
Internet: www.pnwhealth.com
PNW SOPHE Job Bank: www.pnwhealth.com/jobbank.htm
"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle.
I just wish (s)he didn't trust me so much."  Mother Theresa