Recession Makes the Future Uncertain for Workers 50 and Older This great recession has affected millions in this country but for those 50 and older, the impact has been greater and the long-term effects may be more daunting. Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan once said that “what the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise.” In light of [...] Steps to Take After a FallA sudden fall can be very harmful or at the least startling to an elderly person. In the case of a sudden fall it is best to be calm and relaxed. Start out by taking some deep breaths and remain still on the floor. This will help you to stay calm and let you access if you are [...] Caregiving is a Full Time JobAfter graduating from college, I moonlighted for an attorney. Frequently he would post employment opportunities and request that I review qualified candidates. I would often chuckle while reviewing these resumes trying to figure out what the person actually looked and acted like. To this day, almost twenty years later, one resume still stays fresh in [...] Senior Corps Offers Help Where It’s NeededSenior Corps has many great opportunities for people over 55 to get involved with their senior living community. One program is called Senior Companions which connects volunteers with people with disabilities or that need help with day-to-day tasks. They also have a program called RSVP that matches the volunteer’s professional skills with an organization that [...] keep looking »Follow Us
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