The most recent programs for the Elderly Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1128 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 16:26:48 GMT Paul Taylor spoke about the state of retirement the state of retirement savings for older Americans and new findings that the U.S. could be facing a retirement deficit as high as $6.6 trillion. He also addressed the economic divide between older Americans who are prepared for retirement and those who are not. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-6 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Jeszeck gave a presentation to go in conjunction with the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on state funding for programs under the Older Americans Act. The report focused on better ways to target needs and equity of older Americans, and the current funding formula of the act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309882-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Weiner talked about his book, [Long for This World: The Strange Science of Immortality]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-10 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke to representatives from seniors groups around the nation on senior's issues and retirement security. He also talked about the House Republican budget, and how that might affect Medicare, as well as Social Security and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307066-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Humphrey III talked about the overall operational objectives of the newly created Office of Older Americans, a branch of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The CFPB grew from the passage of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. The Office of Older Americans is tasked to help those over the age of 62 with their financial affairs and to prevent fraud and abusive practices against seniors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about frauds perpetrated against the elderly. Topics included the most common types of scams being directed at the elderly and the challenges involved in preventing and prosecuting these scams. This was part of a Justice Department summit on consumer protection issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304838-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304838-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Social Security and Medicare's two public trustees talked about the role of the public trustee. Charles Blahous and Robert Reischauer also touched on the solvency of the two entitlement programs. According to the annual trustee report on the financial health of Medicare and Social Security released in May, the programs' financial future was "challenging" and "not sustainable." They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300919-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Assistant Treasury Secretary for Retirement Mark Iwry testified about retirement savings plans and consumer education. He said that an insufficient number of Americans were not contributing enough to retirement accounts, and many would not be able to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. For that reason the Obama administration was pushing Congress to make individual retirement account (IRA) enrollment automatic. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300902-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Holtz-Eakin talked about Medicare Part D as part of overall discussions on the debt between President Obama and congressional leaders, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Part D is the portion of Medicare that deals with prescription drugs. President Obama and Democrats would like to see changes to Part D. Among their proposals is to require drug companies to extend rebates for drugs issued under Medicare Part D. Currently, drug companies only have to issue rebates for drugs under Medicaid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-4 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Will you work after retirement age?" C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299874-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299874-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about ways to reshape and modernize aging services, including meals, rides and care-giving programs, through the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299723-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the latest Medicare trustees report that said funds that will run out in 2024, five years sooner than projected in the previous year's report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299520-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299520-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Barry Rand testified at a Joint hearing of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight and Health on the new Health Care Law's impact on AARP. Much of the questioning focused on a new Republican-authored report alleging a conflict of interest between AARP's advocacy for seniors and their health insurance business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298794-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tax attorneys testified at a Joint hearing of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight and Health on the new Health Care Law's impact on AARP. Much of the questioning focused on a new Republican-authored report alleging a conflict of interest between AARP's advocacy for seniors and their health insurance business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298794-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298794-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harry Johns talked about the new Alzheimer's Association annual report that reveals that the number of caregivers for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease patients is much higher than previously believed. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-6 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Jacoby explores what she calls the age-related myths of the health industry and American culture. she says these myths attempt to convince people that longevity can be bought. Baby Boomers, she says,need to distinguish between "marketing hype" and reality. She talks with AARP's senior editor for state news Sylvia Smith. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298019-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the issue of end-of-life planning as part of Medicare beginning on January 1, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297256-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297256-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a forum on the current quality of care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and the impact on their families. They talked about a number of issues including the current state of Alzheimer's disease research and various care-giving programs. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296979-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about actions states and local governments were taking to address the safety and security of older drivers. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation safety researchers and federal and state safety officials talked about the screening and assessment of the physical and mental abilities of aging drivers. Other topics included the measures state and local government have in place to address aging drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle safety experts spoke about highway and vehicle design to improve the performance of aging drivers. Among the topics they addressed were technological improvements in vehicle design and manufacturing, safety and technical education programs for seniors, and public policy regarding older drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle safety experts talked about occupant protection for aging drivers and passengers. Among the topics they addressed were the biomechanics of aging, as well as methods of protecting older occupants in vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation officials and experts spoke about transportation safety metrics such as accidents, injury, and fatalities associated with aging. They focused on decreased injury tolerance with age and the complications associated from recovery given a crash injury, as well as highway and vehicle design to improve the performance of aging drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Paul Kuhn talked about the impact of seniors in House and Senate races in the 2010 midterm elections. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296387-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296387-4 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Webb talked from New York City about the results of a recent study conducted by the non-partisan Boston College Center for Retirement Research that concluded that Americans are $6.6 trillion short of the pension and retirement savings they ought to have today in order to maintain their standard of living when they retire. The study was commissioned by Retirement USA, a coalition of organized labor and pension rights advocates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296321-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296321-7 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retirement Living TV hosted a discussion on health care and social security with Cokie Roberts, politicians, and other reporters and pollsters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296178-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296178-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the weekly Republican address, Senator Pat Roberts talked about the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294607-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294607-102 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly address, President Obama urged Congress to pass legislation that would prevent a pay cut for Medicare physicians who treat older Americans through the federal program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294036-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294036-101 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about a proposed bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. The bill would clarify that an employer may not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age. It also would overturn the 2009 Supreme Court decision in [Gross v. FBL Financial Services Inc.], which ruled that an employee who has been discriminated against must prove that his or her age was not just one motivating factor, but the single decisive factor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293365-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the impact of the economic crisis on retirement benefit plans and what Congress can do to help employees with them. The first panel contained witnesses who talked about their personal stories on pension security and the Public Benefit Guarantee Corporation's (PBGC) decision over retirement benefits for active and retired Delphi employees. The second panel discussed how Congress could provide temporarily relief to employees and repeal or change the current pension law enacted in 2006. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289699-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra hosted a briefing on health care legislation, with a focus on senior citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288689-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Scully and Bruce Vladeck talked about how Medicare Part C operates and the impact that health care legislation may have on it. Part C is the private alternative to parts A and B. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the third of a "Washington Journal" three-part series on Medicare parts A, B, and C. The second part is product identification number 288567-4, and part one is product identification number 288540-2. Bruce Vladeck participated by remote access from New York City. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke to seniors about health insurance reform. In her remarks she said that passing health care without Senator Ted Kennedy would "make things more difficult," and that the nation was "appropriately consumed by the legacy of Teddy Kennedy." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288572-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Vladeck and Mary Agnes Carey talked about how Medicare Part B operates and the impact that health care legislation may have on it. Mr. Vladeck also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the second of a "Washington Journal" series on Medicare parts A, B, and C. The first part is product identification number 288540-2, and part three is product identification number 288580-3. Mr. Vladeck participated by remote access from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288567-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288567-4 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Scully talked about how Medicare Part A hospital insurance operates and the impact that health care legislation may have on it. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Alex Wayne also participated throughout the program. This was the first of a "Washington Journal" series on Medicare parts A, B, and C. The second part is product identification number 288567-4, and part three is product identification number 288580-3. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288540-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288540-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Summers talked about retirement security issues. He focused on the Obama administration's stimulus efforts and how they have spurred what he called the beginning of an economic recovery. He also addressed how other longer-term goals, such as health care reform, were necessary for security for senior citizens. Following his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288322-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare billing and payment systems, particularly for Medicare's home medical equipment sector. They also addressed proposed legislative reforms, enforcement, and procedures to make the billing and payment systems more efficient. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285435-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285435-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kerry Weems talked about a new nursing home rating system unveiled last week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which rates on a five-star basis. Some news reports say that 22 percent of nursing homes received the lowest rating. Mr. Weems responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283001-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283001-3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A forum was held on the impact of the home foreclosure crisis on older Americans. The first panel talked about the background of foreclosure, the demographics being impacted, and the unique experience of older Americans. The second panel talked about ways to alleviate and solve the problems of home foreclosures along with the implications of the failures of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both panels answered questions from the audience. This AARP Solutions Forum was held at the Reserve Officers Association in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281229-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Committee on Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank talked about the impact of the home foreclosure crisis on older Americans who live on a fixed income. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281229-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281229-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Butler, founder of the National Institute on Aging and author of [The Longevity Revolution: The Benefits and Challenges of Living a Long Life], talked about the geopolitics of aging. Topics included chronic diseases, nutrition and vaccinations, why we need to be concerned about health and aging issues in the developing world, and human rights for older persons. Following his remarks, Dr. Butler answered audience members' questions. In [The Longevity Revolution] ((PublicAffairs; March 3, 2008) Dr. Bulter wrote about increasing life expectancy and what it means for each of us. He argued that longevity is not entirely positive, particularly if it is not accompanied by quality of life. He predicted more physical and mental illnesses in the future and discussed the impact of increasing life expectancy on family structure, economics, long-term care, and health care. Robert Butler, M.D., is president and CEO of the International Longevity Center. In 1975, he became founding director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, and in 1982 he founded the first department of geriatrics in a U.S. medical school at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is also the author of [Why Survive? Being Old in America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205040-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Dicken talked about a new report by the Government Accountability Office which examined health care issues at nursing homes and the role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring programs across the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205157-4 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Committee on Special Aging held a hearing that focused on the future of Alzheimer's disease and current breakthroughs and challenges. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages and one in eight persons age 65 and older have Alzheimer's. The panel of witnesses testifying and responding to committee members questions talked about the need for increased funding for research, providing support to individuals with the disease and their families, and protecting those with a predisposition for the disease from discrimination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205359-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Bredesen delivered his annual state of the state address to the legislature. He talked about developments with health care access, quality of education, crime reduction efforts, and senior citizen care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203545-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from consumer advocate groups, the loan industry, and family members testified about the growth of reverse mortgages and the need to strengthen consumer protections against predatory lending. Reverse mortgages are often used by seniors to finance retirement or pay medical bills. This year marks the 20th anniversary of HUD's Federal Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202917-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) 1987, also known as the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act, was passed 20 years prior to this panel discussion. The panelists talked about the history, content, and shortfalls in OBRA. The panelists also talked about the future of long-term care in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202813-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Alliance for Retired Americans had their annual legislative conference. They talked about Social Security, long term health care, and pensions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200816-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200816-2 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an informal hearing, witnesses testified about stopping abuse of the elderly by long-term care workers. Topics included the need for, and the benefits of, S. 1577, the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007, which would establish a nationwide system of background checks to prevent those with criminal histories from working in long-term care settings. One woman testified that her grandmother was sexually assaulted by a man with a criminal record who worked in a care facility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199978-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about increasing numbers of Alzheimer's disease cases, public education efforts by several federal agencies, other research and health care programs, as well as levels of coordination and cooperation with private sector research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199949-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Experts talked about retirement income, Social Security, Medicare, and the aging population in America. They discussed a new study released today by the National Academy of Social Insurance titled, "Social Security and Retirement Income Adequacy", that examines the economic situations facing retirees now and in the future. They answered questions from congressional staff members and reporters in attendance. Former Representative Barbara Kennelly moderated. Nancy Altman is the author of [The Battle for Social Security: From FDR's Vision to Bush's Gamble], published by Wiley. The event was held in the Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198096-1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT