Here is the presentation from today's WACH Senior Connection about social media. Click here for the powerpoint.
Added: September 21, 2009
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The Weatherization Assistance Program improves the quality of life for low-income families, particularly the elderly, and persons with disabilities by increasing energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their comfort and safety. You may be eligible for assistance. Click here to down load the 2009 brochure.
Added: September 17, 2009
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On Wednesday, AARP issued a press release, “
AARP
Comments on Senate Finance Committee Health
Reform Legislation
,”
responding to Sen. Baucus’ introduction of his
health care reform bill. There is a great deal of press
coverage, analysis and comment about the introduction on the
Internet and elsewhere so we won’t repeat that information
here, but additional AARP materials will be available in coming
days. Sen. Baucus’ own press release and summary are
available
here
and the full
“Chairman’s Mark of America’s Healthy Future Act
of 2009” is
here
. CNN also has an at-a-glance
summary
.
Added: September 17, 2009
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Michelin North America has once again been named an AARP Best Employer for Workers Over 50. This marks the fourth year that Michelin North America has been included in this list of the best companies for older workers. Here is the release and more of what makes Michelin North America a great place for older workers. Also, here is a link to the Greenville News story from Sept. 9 announcing the award. Congratulations for a job well done! For more about AARP's Best Employers program and a comlete list of all the winners click here.
Added: September 9, 2009
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An on line TIME magazine article profiles the "Five Biggest Lies in the Health Care Debate" It's a good read and backgrounds many of the common health care reform myths.
Added: September 4, 2009
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Whether you bleed garnet or have a tiger paw on your cheek, you know it's time for that southern obession we call football. The state's college teams will get into high gear this weekend. For complete breakdown on all the X's and O's click here.
But if you are in the mood for a classic recollection of what football is, here is a classic Andy Griffith Football Story from 1953.
Added: September 2, 2009
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Here is an excellent report, Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging, from the Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility. The report was recently featured in an interview on AARP Prime Time Radio. The report describes how environmental factors throughout the lifespan are key drivers of today's common chronic diseases.
Added: August 31, 2009
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A noted passing in the AARP family.
Dr. Victor Hurst of Clemson and a former national AARP board member passed away last week in Clemson. Dr. Hurst retired as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University at Clemson University and was an Alumni Distinquished Professor. Read the online obituary here
Added: August 25, 2009
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Added: August 20, 2009
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In this morning's Wall Street Journal, AARP SC legislative volunteer Chris DeJong of Greenville is quoted in an article about 4th district Congressman Bob Inglis. Click here for the link to the story.
Added: August 20, 2009
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Putting the FREEZE on IDentity Theft
