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This Thanksgiving – we are grateful for YOU!
Who are we thankful for? We are thankful for YOU, our readers. We’ve increased our readership this past year, and you’ve let us know what you want to read more about – and we’ve tried to meet your expectations. Last year we a daily column called “Your Coronavirus Update…” – and in 2021 that column…
Read MoreHouse passes Budget resolution – Seniors would benefit
By Herb Weiss During a late-night negotiating session held Monday, Aug. 23, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mended fences and brought centralist Democrats, led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), back to the fold. The next day, a united Democratic caucus adopted the Senate-passed $3.5 trillion budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) for fiscal year 2022, by a party…
Read MoreSeniors would benefit in President Biden’s $6 trillion budget
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer On May 28, with the release of a $6 trillion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022, President Joe Biden outlined his values and vision as to how he proposes to revive the nation’s sputtering economic engine as it emerges from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 72-page budget…
Read MoreTop Story of the Week: Exposing senior abuse was fiery advocacy 30 years ago.
Congressman Cicilline poised for legacy as next fiery advocate on aging – Herb Weiss, April 30, 2021 Picking Up the Mantle of Fiery Aging Advocate, Claude Pepper – Cicilline Moves to Re-Establish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Congressman David Cicilline is poised to offer a…
Read MoreRI’s Cindy Gilman passes away. Spiritual counselor to thousands.
Cindy Gilman. Psychic. Medium. Intuitive. Psychic. Spiritual counselor. Cindy has passed away. April 1, 2021 From Cindy’s obituary: Cynthia “Cindy” (Marsh) Gilman, of Warwick, RI, formerly of Massachusetts passed peacefully at home on April 1st, 2021. Loving mother of Daniel W. Gilman. Adored grandmother of Michael Gilman. Dear sister of Dr. Ken Marsh. Loving aunt…
Read MoreAARP: Vaccinate seniors now! Leaders respond. Add YOUR voice.
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The debate heats up as to how Rhode Island should distribute its limited stock of COVID-19 vaccine. Days ago, AARP Rhode Island urged state officials and lawmakers to put seniors on the top of the list to protect their lives. Older Rhode Islanders should be a priority…
Read MoreRamping up COVID-19 Vaccine Plans
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As state health officials say they are clamoring for more doses of COVID-19 vaccine, just days ago, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt there is no “reserve stockpile” of COVID-19 vaccine doses left to release to states, and all vaccine has now…
Read MorePawtucket Mayor Grebien & Lt. Gov McKee partner up to help small businesses
As Mayor of Pawtucket and Lt. Governor of Rhode Island, we are partnering to help make small businesses aware of millions of dollars in grants available through the state’s Restore RI grant program. As of today, over $20 million in grants are still available to small businesses like yours. Over the next few weeks, we will reach…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Changes Way Americans Think About Retirement
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The raging coronavirus pandemic is changing the fundamental way working adults think, plan and save for their retirement, underscoring the important role Social Security and Medicare play for retirees, according to the 2020 Wells Fargo Retirement study conducted by The Harris Poll in August. The annual research report examines the…
Read MoreAARP’s new COVID-19 Dashboard for national/local Nursing Home Data
AARP Gives a Dashboard Snapshot of COVID-19’s Impact on Nursing Homes By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging While public health experts are predicting a second spike of the COVID-19 virus, expecting it to hit the nation as early as – now – and reaching its peak in December, AARP releases its Nursing Home COVID-19…
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