Posts Tagged ‘aging’
Prudential Financial study: Gen Xers stumbling into retirement – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues While aging baby boomers ease into retirement, a new research study finds that Generation X, born between 1965 and 1979, are now facing the harsh reality of not being financially prepared for their looming retirement. This demographic cohort group follows the baby boomers (1946 to 1964) and…
Read MoreNew Census data reports the graying of U.S. population – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The nation’s population continues to gray and this is documented by a series of demographic profiles from the 2020 Census recently released. The release of this updated census data must be a wake-up call to Congress and federal and state officials who oversee aging programs and services.…
Read MoreA call for supporting the nation’s caregivers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Just 511 days until the 2024 Presidential Election (Nov. 5, 2024), older voters call on Congress to provide more support for the nation’s family caregivers, according to a new AARP Family Caregiving study, released on May 5, 2023, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research. Former First Lady,…
Read MoreTwilight Wish Foundation forms Rhode Island chapter
National nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation, headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Donnelly as director of the newly-formed Rhode Island chapter. Donnelly worked as a quality assurance manager for many years, most recently at the Educational Records Bureau in Manhattan. In addition, she volunteered for the National Charity League for seven…
Read MoreHouse passes legislation to encourage the construction of ADUs – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Islanders will be able to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property under legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman (D-District 68, Bristol/Warren) and approved by the House. When the dust settled, H 6082 Aaa was passed by a vote of 61-10. Of the 10 who…
Read MoreThe last hurrah for RI retired pensioners – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues To this day, talk to any state worker or teacher who retired and they are not happy campers. To the contrary, they remain bitter as to how former Governor Gina Raimondo sold them out with her version of pension cuts in 2011 when state retirees, retired teachers, and…
Read MoreWarning: Being lonely and isolated is hazardous to your health – Herb Weiss
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Read MoreRatcheting up SSA’s customer service will take more funding – Herb Weiss
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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
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