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Trustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes – Herb Weiss
social security and medicare still face financial woes
Read MoreA close look on “Facts and Figures” about Alzheimer’s – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues For over five years, Janet Bryant, 65, has been a caregiver for her 67-year-old husband, Paul, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Their daughter, Alison, and husband Ryan, living in the condo above her parents, step in to assist with caregiver duties when needed. “It’s often a long…
Read MoreRI Seniors, aging advocates call for an “age friendly” budget – Herb Weiss
Seniors, Aging Advocates Call for an FY 2024 “Age-Friendly” Budget
Read MoreHouse Study Commission could create first state plan on aging in Rhode Island – Herb Weiss
study commission called for on senior services by herb weiss
Read MoreUnpaid Caregiving valued at $600 Billion says AARP – Herb Weiss
AARP report on unpaid caregiving cost by Herb Weiss
Read MoreDueling proposals in Rhode Island Senate to end tax burden on Social Security benefits – Herb Weiss
Rhode island senate considering bills to end tax burden on social security benefits – by Herb weiss
Read MoreFederal agencies must make websites more accessible – Herb Weiss
Federal agencies must improve web access for those with disabilities, seniors, veterans by Herb Weiss
Read More“Secure Choice” will help saving for retirement – Herb Weiss
Herb Weiss writes about Secure Choice, a Rhode Island bill to help everyone save for retirement.
Read MoreNursing home workforce crisis deepens with minimum staffing standards – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on senior issues “The long-term care industry is enduring the worst workforce crisis in its history, in Rhode Island, and across the country. Although providers are committed to recruiting and retaining staff to provide quality care for residents, despite our best efforts, many nursing homes have fallen short of the…
Read MoreSenior groups ask House leadership for an “Age-Friendly Rhode Island” budget – Herb Weiss
Will House Leadership’s Budget Proposal Create an “Age-Friendly” State? By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, Gov. Dan McKee unveiled his $13.8 billion proposed FY 24 Budget. To members of the aging community, the reaction is that this budget shortchanges seniors. In an e-blast sent to 1,800 seniors and aging…
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