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July 2007 Minnesota Senior News
MnSF wrap-up provides forum for legislators to opine on 2007 session
Seven metro and greater Minnesota legislators gave their take on the 2007 legislative session at the June 15 MnSF-Metro northwest chapter forum in New Hope.
Why I joined
I soon realized that there was more to the Federation than just being a senior.
Congressman Walz pays surprise visit to South Central convention
He talked about the need to leverage the purchasing power of the U.S. government so that seniors can afford their prescription medicine.
South Central brings on VISTA to for health programs education efforts
The Minnesota Senior Federation welcomes Marianne Zerbe, Americorps* Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) member.
The Sandwich Generation - what we know, what to expect and what to do
We are an aging society. Our loved ones -parents, grandparents, or other elderly relatives - are living longer than ever before. For many, this is a blessing. However, extension of life expectancy also presents a number of challenges for families.
From the Regions
  • Heartland sends resolutions on to state convention
  • North Star enjoys strong turnout for May meeting
  • Buffalo Ridge votes yes for MnSF merger
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    Five lucky winners score with Metro raffle
    Names of the lucky winners of the 2007 Minnesota Senior Federation-Metro Region raffle were drawn at the membership committee meeting June 14.
    Failure of property tax reform may have roots out of state
    The 2007 legislative session has ended with a thud. Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed two tax bills, leaving the only hope for any reform in a special session, which appears highly unlikely.
    MnSF President's Column
    Summer has just begun, yet planning for the Minnesota Senior Federation state convention October 10 has already started.
    Federation hosts health-related presentations
    Federation’s Metro Region chapters to host summer picnics
    Come out to the park for a picnic and celebration, courtesy of your local Federation chapter. See details within for dates and locations.
    Not all nursing homes are alike - do your homework
    One of the most difficult decisions for older adults and their families is whether an elder should enter a nursing home. A close second, in terms of difficulty, is which facility to choose.  There are no simple recipes to making a good choice but the following ideas can be helpful.
    Nurses Agency offers a lifeline to help at the push of a button
    For seniors living in their own home, emergency situations can be very threatening when no one is nearby, available to help. 
    Lifeline Personal Response services
    Services are available through many additional health care providers and hospitals in the Twin Cities metro area.
    Of more than 4,900 bills, only 150 become law during 2007 legislature
    There is great speculation on whether Gov. Tim Pawlenty will call a special session yet this year. As we go to press, it seems unlikely.
    New health care bill looks a lot like universal health care
    It includes: access for everyone; free choice of doctors, hospitals, cost controls; and separation of health insurance from employment.
    Projected cuts in Medicare physician payments will collide with projected consumer needs
    Our nation will be experiencing incredible growth of Medicare-eligible persons over the next ten years. At the same time, Medicare is scheduled to cut reimbursements to physicians by 40 percent.
    Health insurers suspend marketing after CMS inquiry
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced June 15 that seven insurers offering Medicare private fee-for-service plans have agreed to “voluntarily” suspend marketing of their plans.
    Your help is needed as a Senior Federation volunteer
    Though July brings those lazy, hazy days of summer, the need for volunteers continues. Several areas of volunteer opportunities are available for Federation members.
    MnSF launches blog site for caregivers to share comments and information
    Are you a caregiver or receiver of care? We’d like to invite you to participate in sharing your thoughts, advice and information on our caregiving blog, “Helping the Helper.”
    It’s unanimous - regions encourage work towards a unified statewide Federation
    Eight regional conventions held in the past six weeks have all given approval to continue the reorganization/transformation process begun last fall.
    Gathering evaluates past and future of the Minnesota Senior Federation
    More than 30 members and staff of the Minnesota Senior Federation gathered to consider where the organization has been, identify some critical ideas and opportunities for the future.
    Giving to a charitable organization is investing in what you believe in
    A charitable gift annuity enables you to transfer cash or marketable securities to a charitable organization in exchange for a current income tax deduction and the organization’s promise to make fixed annual payments to you for life.
    MnSF-Metro Region President's Column
    That’s for the birds!
    Mary Farr joins Federation staff as new communications director
    A veteran communications and PR professional, she brings years of experience in all aspects of print and electronic media.
    AmeriCorp VISTA joins Federation’s health programs and outreach area
    Khulia Pringle will serve full time for one year with the Senior Federation’s health programs education and outreach department in the Twin Cities.
    Pension Rights Project welcomes summer intern
    Meridith Oman began working for the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project, a project sponsored by the Minnesota Senior Federation, in May 2007.
    Our generous and much-appreciated May donors
    The Minnesota Senior Federation thanks the following people who have donated $100 or more throughout May.
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