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Older Voters Key to Georgia’s Senate Runoff Election – Herb Weiss
Photo: Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Both Democrats and Republicans know that the proverbial clock is ticking. It’s 15 days before the Georgia’s Senate runoff election scheduled for Jan. 15. At press time, 1,336,136 registered Georgia voters have gone to the polls, says the U.S. Election Project. The percent turnout of…
Read MoreTackling surge of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over the months, while public health officials watch the uptick in new COVID-19 cases, Congress releases two reports, one taking a snapshot of nursing home performance and resident deaths throughout the first eight months of the pandemic, and the other one sounding the alarm about the impact of COVID-19 on the…
Read MoreAARP Fights Consumer Fraud – by Herb Weiss
AARP Continues its Fight Against Consumer Fraud By Herb Weiss Every year, fraudsters continue to operate government imposter scams falsely claim to be from federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, to get people to turn over money or personal information. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to fall…
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19’s Social Isolation on Seniors – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As COVID-19 cases continued to surge across the nation, AARP Foundation in collaboration with the United Health Foundation (UHF), released a report last month taking a look as to how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts seniors who find themselves socially isolated. According to the recently released report, “The Pandemic…
Read MoreHerb Weiss endorsed to run for Sen. Donna Nesselbush’s seat in Pawtucket, as she leaves office
Herb Weiss Runs for Senate District 15, Receiving Endorsement of Rhode Island Senatorial District 15 Committee, Pawtucket, RI On June 23, 2020, Herb Weiss announced his candidacy for Rhode Island State Senate District 15 (Pawtucket, North Providence). One day later, he received the endorsement of Democratic State Senate District 15 Committee. “I have known and worked with Herb Weiss…
Read MoreCongress should not forget seniors in Phase 4 stimulus package – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Just weeks after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the $2.2 trillion emergency stimulus package signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, lawmakers continue to look for ways to jump start the nation’s economy by passing another stimulus package. Lawmakers…
Read MoreStrategy for Combating Seniors’ Social Isolation and Loneliness – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Nearly one in four older adults residing in the community are socially isolated. Seniors who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness may face a higher risk of mortality, heart disease and depression, says a newly released report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), a…
Read MoreSimple Tips on Surviving the Holidays – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging The holiday season can be a double-edge sword. For some, it brings feelings of warmth and joy, even closeness and belonging to family and friends, but for others it produces, extra stress and anxiety and feelings of isolation and depression. Increased demands and family obligations during Christmas through…
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Latest News by Herb Weiss Herb WeissContributing Writer About Herb Weiss has enjoyed a distinguished 41 year career in journalism, earning a national reputation as an expert on aging, health care and medical issues. Over 780 articles that he has authored or coauthored have appeared in national, state and local publications. Governor Gina Raimondo appointed…
Read MoreWeiss gets endorsements for 15th District State Senate Primary
RINewsToday.com featured writer on aging makes run for State Senate Herb Weiss today announced major endorsements of his candidacy for State Senate. Weiss is running in the Democratic Primary to fill an open seat that is being vacated by State Senator Donna Nesselbush. He is a featured writer on aging with RINewsToday.com. Among the Pawtucket…
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