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Growling and Kicking for Social Change
It is time for Americans to bring together two powerful forces that are often disconnected - the desire to serve and the necessity to take social action to change systems that often give rise to the need for these services, said Gara LaMarche, President and…
Resource type: Speech
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It’s All Downhill From 38: Why Ageing Is Not Just for the Old
Source: The Irish Times
A new centre for successful ageing aims to address the challenges we all face.
Resource type: News
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Older and More Diverse: America's Multicultural Future is Approaching Fast, But Are We Ready?
Source: Huffington Post
By David E. ThigpenVice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement, Insight CenterElders are revered for their experience and wisdom in many cultures around the globe, but here in America where our civic, media and business cultures worship at the fountain of youth, elders are seen…
Resource type: News
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Coalition of 60 groups representing over 30 million Americans launch campaign to fight social security cuts
Source: Strengthen Social Security
Richard Trumka (AFL-CIO), Gerald McEntee (AFSCME), Justin Ruben (MoveOn.org), Dennis Van Roekel (NEA), Eliseo Medina (SEIU), Terry O'Neill (NOW), Donna Meltzer (Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities), Hilary Shelton (NAACP), Ed Coyle (Alliance for Retired Americans) Help Launch New Campaign To Protect Social Security. With press…
Resource type: News
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Studies Show that Students Aren't the Only Ones Who Benefit from School-based Tutoring
Source: Experience Corps
WASHINGTON - Tutors over 55 who help young students on a regular basis experience positive physical and mental health outcomes, according to studies released by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The tutors studied were members of…
Resource type: News
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The Biggest X Factor in Retiring Is When
Source: U.S. News & World Report
by Emily Brandon Paulette Geller thought she had her retirement all figured out. Geller, 64, planned to work until 66 or 67 to boost her Social Security check. Then, after successful foot surgery last year, she was in the hospital being wheeled to her car…
Resource type: News
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Is There an 'Encore' Career In Your Future?
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Original Source By ROBERT POWELL MarketWatch An estimated 6% to 9.5% of Americans ages 44 to 70, or as many as 5.3 million to 8.4 million people, are working in what are called "encore" careers -- careers that provide not just income but also purpose…
Resource type: News
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Some 'big ideas' from the left
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Policy proposals are worth checking out. Original Source By Chris Satullo Inquirer Columnist Conservatism's long heyday in national politics is grinding to an ugly halt. The demise may have been inevitable; cue in Eric Hoffer's oft-quoted line that every cause begins as a movement, turns…
Resource type: News
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Scheme to make nursing home care 'anxiety-free'
Source: Irish Examiner
THE new Nursing Homes Support Scheme will make residential care accessible, affordable and anxiety-free, Health Minister Mary Harney insisted yesterday. Families should not find themselves under financial pressure to come up with large amounts of cash to pay for a relative's care, Ms Harney said.…
Resource type: News
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Purpose Prize Winner Fights for Caregivers
Source: Next Avenue
Crusader Barbara Young helped nannies get better pay and benefits. Her new goal: better working conditions for aides to the elderly.When is the last time you worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for total pay of $225? My guess is probably never.But…
Resource type: News