Timely re-post from the Social Security Administration as we approach Memorial Day... "Traditionally, on Memorial Day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The unexpected loss of a service member is a difficult experience for the...

Are you ready to care for your aging parents? According to a recent poll, almost half of our population have taken no steps, and made no plans, to care for elderly parents or family members. Take notice...the time will arrive...

Location: Hingham Council on Aging, 224 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043 Date: 11am - 2pm, Friday, November 6th, 2015. Event: "4th Annual...Informed Aging & Your Future” seminar will feature a panel of 8 elder specialists representing industries that cater to and...

In an effort to quantify the readiness of families to provide care for their senior loved ones, a recent survey conducted by "A Place For Mom" revealed some of the following hightlights: Steps to Ease the Transition for aging parents. 1....

I came across this information recently. It represents a summary of macro issues concerning our aging senior population... "Increased access to private pay options will be critical to funding care for a rapidly growing senior population. The growing senior population is...

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014, former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary, Eric Shinseki, directed Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leadership to personally review their processes to ensure the VA is doing everything possible to schedule Veterans for their appointments. ...

Most people return from war, and with time and support from family and friends, readjust. But everyone is different. How do you know when things are going in the wrong direction, and when you or someone you care about...

For anyone who has known a returning wartime veteran in recent years, there is an awareness and great concern over the condition known as "post traumatic stress disorder". Veterans young and old, male and female, who are subjected...

In the United States, people do a lot to recognize and honor the heroes who serve(d) in the Armed Forces and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. July is an appropriate month to recognize veterans and wounded warriors, as...

Information worthy of reflection and personal engagement...I am forwarding a portion of a note from the Veterans Administration: Perhaps the greatest value of a life is to spend it for something that lives after it. On Memorial Day, we honor...