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Reliability Of Autism Brain Scans Questioned
November 8, 2012
A leading theory on what’s behind autism could be based on nothing more than a testing fluke, researchers say.
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Medicaid Pay Turnabout: More States Boosting Rates
November 7, 2012
An annual 50-state report on enrollment and spending trends shows that more states are increasing doctor payment rates than are decreasing them.
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Sandy Leaves Some Social Security Recipients High and Dry
November 6, 2012
Disrupted mail service is not at the top of the list of problems facing superstorm Sandy's victims - unless you are a senior counting on the post office to deliver a monthly Social Security check.
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In Sandy’s Wake, Impact on Those With Disabilities Unclear
November 5, 2012
As communities up and down the East Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, several disability advocacy groups are stepping up to help those affected.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Boomers: "Get a Hepatitis C Test"
November 2, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation that people born between 1945 and 1965 receive a one-time blood test for Hepatitis C, a viral infection that can cause serious damage to the liver, including cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death. Prompt testing can help stop the infection.
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Study: Inclusion May Not Be Best After All
November 1, 2012
Inclusion is often believed to be the best option for students with disabilities, but a new study calls into question whether or not the practice truly leads to better outcomes long term.
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In First, Autism Therapy Alters Brain Activity
October 31, 2012
An innovative early intervention approach may be doing far more than helping children cope with autism. New research suggests that the behavior therapy is actually modifying brain development.
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Researchers Find 10 Best Technologies for Older Drivers
October 30, 2012
With plenty of attention being paid by safety groups, government agencies, and automakers to curbing distracted driving by teens while bringing to autos the technologies that appeal to youths, it's easy to overlook the needs and concerns of a much larger group of drivers; those over 50.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Launch Down Syndrome Registry
October 29, 2012
A first-of-its-kind national registry is in the works to help connect people with Down syndrome and researchers studying the chromosomal disorder.
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Senators Want Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Deemed ‘Essential’
October 26, 2012
Members of the U.S. Senate are pressuring the Obama administration to do more to require health insurers across the country to cover autism treatment.
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Updates

NAELA Members: How is Alzheimer’s Disease Making an Impact on You and Your Practice?
In partnership with NAELA, the Alzheimer’s Association would like to know about your involvement in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and hear your thoughts on resources that can be helpful to your clients with Alzheimer’s. Please take a minute to complete the four-question survey. (November 6, 2012)

National Aging and Law Event in Washington, D.C. Focuses on Older Americans and People with Special Needs
NAELA and the National Aging and Law Conference (NALC) will co-host the 2012 National Aging and Law Institute in Washington, D.C. from November 8-10, 2012. See press release. (November 5, 2012)

NAELA Announces 2012 Powley Elder Law Award Winner
Janet L. Lowder, CELA, of Cleveland, Ohio, will receive the award during the National Aging and Law Institute in Washington, D.C. See press release. (October 17, 2012)

California Governor Signs SB 1170
Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed SB 1170, which relates to senior insurance. (October 10, 2012)

NAELA Calls on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Take Action to Protect Older Americans
NAELA called on CMS to revise observation status rules in order to protect the financial security of Medicare beneficiaries. See press release. (October 9, 2012)

NAELA Celebrates National Special Needs Law Month
Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys across the country educate people with disabilities and their families on legal options this October. See press release. (September 28, 2012)

The Right Time to Take the Keys From an Older Driver
Tougher laws on seniors transform the nation’s roadways; Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys offer guidance. See press release. (September 24, 2012)

2012 AARP Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to this year's winners, who received scholarships to attend the 2012 National Aging and Law Institute in Washington, D.C. See the list of winners. (September 19, 2012)

NAELA Files Amicus Brief on Medicaid Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA)
NAELA joined the Ohio State Bar Association in submitting an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the matter of Hughes v. Colbert. This case involves shared concern over the well-being of community spouses, often women with a lower fixed income. See brief. (September 10, 2012)

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