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AARP poll says older women’s vote a “Wild Card” in upcoming election – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues According to a newly released AARP public opinion poll, women voters age 50 and older are the biggest wild card vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, divided almost evenly on their preferred presidential candidate. But these voters express common concerns about their financial wellbeing, political bickering…
Read MoreRhode Island’s 5-year plan to support persons with Alzheimer’s, related disorders – Herb Weiss
article looks at rhode island’s new 5 year Alzheimer’s plan
Read MoreAARP Rhode Island pushes its 2024 legislative agenda – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on issues of aging Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI Standing in front of an AARP backdrop in the Rhode Island State Room at the State House, last week AARP Rhode Island hosted a 34 plus minute press conference plugging the “aging” group’s 2024 legislative agenda. The nonprofit organization, representing…
Read MoreADU legislation sailing through lower chamber – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the strong support of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, one of nine cosponsors of H. 7062, last week the House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing approved a legislative proposal that would be a boost to housing production by helping Rhode Islanders to develop accessory dwelling units…
Read MoreAARP and RISD showcase ADU concepts and designs on Smith Hill – by Herb Weiss
ADUs on display at RI State House
Read MoreThe RI Budget proposal, as seen by our fastest growing demographic. Seniors (updated) – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (See update in red, below) This Tuesday, Jan. 16th, Governor Dan McKee officially kicked off the legislative debate on the state’s $13.68 billion FY 2025 Budget in his 48 minute (4,481 word) State of the State address that laid out his spending priorities. Over the next six months the General…
Read MoreMovies for Grownups®Awards: Best film, shows, talents for 50+ audience. And the nominees are… – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a week ago, the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, with a viewership of 9.4 million, the highest ratings in years, honored the best films in both the American and international film industry and programming on television and cable. This award ceremony, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly…
Read MoreSenate Aging Committee tackles AI generated scams – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two months ago, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman, Bob Casey (D-PA), put the spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven fraud and scams. During the Nov. 16 hearing held in SD-106, “Modern Scams: How Scammers Are Using Artificial Intelligence & How We Can Fight Back,” the…
Read MoreAge beat writer gives us his most important columns in 2023 – Herb Weiss
Age beat writer on 2023 favorites
Read MorePew Survey takes a look at America’s view of spirituality – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The late Ray Whitman, a former economist who taught at the University of the District of Columbia, didn’t really consider himself spiritual or begin his spiritual quest until his late 30s. Ray’s desire to understand his spirituality was a long, complicated and somewhat painful process, he told…
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