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09/05/2008
Ocean Point (Boothbay Register)
We've been blessed by gorgeous sunsets lately, as the foggy mornings turned into delightful sunny days. The golden-rimmed clouds disperse beams that radiate through the whole western sky. One evening the molten round sun burned nearly to the horizon and disappeared as a fiery red orb.
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09/05/2008
Boutwell to be recognized by Senior Citizens Hall of Fame (The Troy Messenger)
Jean Boutwell of Troy has been selected to receive the 2008 Golden Eagle Honorary Award, which will be presented at the 2008 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame ceremony at Dalradia Baptist Church in Montgomery on Sept. 28.
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09/05/2008
Mayor to sign proclamation for National Assisted Living Week (The Franklin County Times)
Russellville mayor Johnny Brown will read a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 7-13 National Assisted Living Week Friday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.
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09/05/2008
Senate candidates dispute cuts to seniors (The World)
SALEM — Republican U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith has been airing TV ads accusing Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley of cutting funding for a program that provides home care for seniors.
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09/03/2008
Experts establish baseline for civic engagement among retirees (EurekAlert!)
( The Gerontological Society of America ) The rise of retired people seeking active participation in their communities has led researchers to define this new aspect of American life. As a result, civic engagement can now be considered a distinct retirement role, according to an article in the latest issue of The Gerontologist.
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09/03/2008
Hernando Wreck Leaves 89-Year-Old Driver Dead (The Tampa Tribune)
An 89-year-old woman was killed in a three-vehicle wreck this afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the woman failed to stop at a red light and slammed into two cars at Deltona and Forest Oaks boulevards.
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09/01/2008
UPDATE: Police identify man slain at dangerous Jacksonville apartment complex (The Florida Times-Union)
A man who died after being shot early Monday at the crime-ridden Washington Heights apartment complex in north Jacksonville has been identified by police as Jabari Phelps. 29. Police responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 3 a.m. at 4229 Moncrief Road West and found Phelps in the ...
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09/01/2008
Community Bulletin Board (Winchester Star)
Save-a-Sole Cleaning out the closet to make room for new back to school supplies?
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08/30/2008
ROCK COMMUNITY: Paramedic program brings personal touch (Jefferson County Journal)
By adopting a Neighborhood Paramedic program, emergency personnel with the Rock Community Fire Protection District will be able to make a personal connection with residents.
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08/25/2008
Adult vaccinations needed for long time (BizJournals)
Though adults often don't believe that they, like their children, should be immunized regularly, they could not be more wrong. Every year an estimated 36,000 individuals in the United States, especially older citizens, die unnecessarily from vaccine-preventable diseases or their complications.
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| Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.Beverly Foundation - Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.California United for Nursing Home Care - Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.CARIE - Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.Center on an Aging Society - Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.Health and Retirement Study (HRS) - The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year.The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.Moving Ideas: Social Security - Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) - Umbrella organization advocating to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Includes policy papers and press releases.National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging - Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby - Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
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