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Congress moves to fix SSA customer service issues – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer After Sen. Joe Manchin (D- WV) abandoned his efforts to legislatively speed up the permitting process for energy projects, as part of the Senate’s Continuing Resolution, it began to get bipartisan traction. With a shutdown looming just days before federal agencies would run out of money on Oct. 1, the…
Read MoreAARP study shows Seniors favor a good life, over a lengthy one – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Even with many older adults facing health challenges in their later years, they maintain an optimistic view of their aging and expect their lives to improve as they grow older, according to new research findings from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. The study found that three-quarters…
Read MoreSenior Centers key provider in RI’s Long-Term Care Continuum – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over nine years ago, this columnist penned a commentary, “Senior Centers, Not Just a Place to Play Bingo,” that appeared in the Pawtucket Times and Woonsocket Call. As we celebrate National Senior Centers Month in September, today’s Senior Centers continue to take a wholistic view of providing…
Read MoreSpeaker Pelosi: Bring Larson’s Social Security proposal to a floor vote – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On the 87th Anniversary of Social Security, the Washington, DC based Social Security Works (SSW) hosted a “Social Security Town Hall Meeting” to get the word out about the importance of passing the Social Security: 2100: A Sacred Trust. The virtual town hall meeting brought together House lawmakers,…
Read MoreAARP survey: Close link for women between discrimination and mental health – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Washington, DC-based AARP recently reported the results of its annual survey, Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media™. The survey findings indicate that discrimination is a real and common occurrence. Nearly two out of three (63%) women 50-plus say they feel discriminated against regularly. For most American…
Read MoreMore retirees choose to un-retire, and re-enter the workforce – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Retirees are rethinking their decision to leave their jobs to travel, to pursue leisure activities and hobbies, and to spend time with their family and friends. After the surge of retirements in the early months of the pandemic in late spring 2022, retirees are now returning to…
Read MorePrimary a few short weeks away – be educated on issues for seniors – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On Aug. 17, just twenty-eight days before Rhode Island’s Sept. 13th Primary Election, at the Warwick-based Pilgrim Senior Center, Gov. Dan McKee joined Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, other elected leaders and advocates to highlight recently passed legislative and budget initiatives that supported Rhode Island’s senior population.…
Read MoreRI CareLink recruiting participants for innovative Alzheimers program – Herb Weiss
Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Program Grant Now Recruiting Rhode Island Participants By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last January, CareLink, a nonprofit network of post-acute and community-based providers, received a grant from the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. After the required planning period, and…
Read MoreHerb Weiss, an agent of change… shifts focus to Pawtucket’s senior community
by Nancy Thomas, publisher Big changes for our writer on aging issues – and how lucky we are to have this news to share. Herb Weiss, of Pawtucket, has worked for his city for over 23 years, serving most recently as Economic and Cultural Affairs Officer. On August 22nd, Herb will be following his most…
Read MoreRI candidates for Governor spotlight senior issues at forum – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Gubernatorial Candidates Put Spotlight on Rhode Island’s Fragmented LTC Continuum Last week, hundreds of seniors and aging advocates gathered at East Providence High School to learn more about aging policy positions from 6 Rhode Island Gubernatorial candidates. Many more watched virtually as the event was streamed online.…
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