CSA Connections Newsletter

A monthly e-newsletter with a focus on you, the professional. Learn what's happening on the frontiers of aging, how this impacts you, your business and your clients.

Current Edition - August 2010

• The High Cost of Drug Non-Compliance:: The more medications a senior takes, the more likely he or she is to forget a dose. Not taking prescribed medications properly can have serious consequences for seniors. Read Full Article
• Help Seniors Prepare for Prescription Costs: Longer lifespans mean more chronic illnesses, an increase in the number of prescription medications taken regularly and higher associated health care costs. Many seniors face rising prescription costs that they simply can't afford.
• Father of Geriatrics Passes Away: Dr. Butler was a strong advocate for the medical and social rights of the elderly, and his contributions to research on aging are unmatched.
• First Ever March Against Age Discrimination: The first "Age March" in history gains momentum as it raises age discrimination awareness.

Want to see what topics we’ve covered in the past?

• July 2010: Beware of Health Scams, Love in Later Life, the Oldest Showgirl in the World
• June 2010: Rapping Seniors & What Jimmy Dean Knew About Wills and how seniors seek more active retirement communities
• May 2010: Hanging up the keys, Warning signs of financial distress, New social media regulations and How caregivers can use LinkedIn and videos to build their business.
• April 2010: Smaller social security checks?, Little known cause of death, Networking – it’s all about them and 10 ways Baby Boomers will reinvent retirement.
• March 2010: Networking like a pro, Estate tax pitfalls and Is it aging or dementia?
• February 2010: Keys to living longer, Technology & safety active, Internet safety tips and What makes Baby Boomers tick.
• January 2010: Managing grief, Essential tax tips for seniors, Where to find relocation help, Opportunities to boost your business in 2010 and Reclaiming peace.
• December 2009: Facts on season depression, How to avoid credit card abuse, Home modifications for senior independence and Social media holiday shopping tools.
• November 2009: H1N1 facts, Are bonds the way to go in retirement and How seniors can be prepared for emergencies.
• October 2009: The truth about health insurance reform, Social security freeze on the horizon and Grandma is on Facebook & loving it.
• September 2009: How to avoid dangerous medication conflicts, Help your clients avoid Alzheimer’s financial disaster and Baby Boomers & the aging of suburbia.
• August 2009: Malnutrition – how to spot it & how to stop it and Bankruptcy surges among seniors, How to cope with the burden of family caregiving.
• July 2009: New pain management guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society, The hidden cost of stimulus payments and Cohousing’s vibrant appeal.
• June 2009: Helping seniors make a difference in their communities, Social Security Administration’s online service, Centenarian role models and Designing cars with seniors in mind.
• May 2009: New research – aging begins in the womb, New medical breakthroughs for seniors and an 80-year old dancing queen.
• April 2009: Communication mistakes affect the bottom line for professionals, How to monitor the use of medications by seniors and How older adults are embracing new web technology.
• March 2009: How your brain affects your purchasing decisions, Senior specific tips to save a life in an emergency, How to calculate true age and Will Roger’s advice on growing old.
• February 2009: How marketers should understand their older audience, Understanding the new rating system for nursing homes and Thoughts on old age.