Archive for January, 2008

No Country for Old People: No Movie, Real Life

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Humor, Current Events, Health, by Nancy Belle | 1 Comment »

I am a bit reflective today; a cross between sick of nothing being said by a boomer presidential group of candidates who are not discussing the aging of America, and ... Read more..

Forgetting the Boomers, and the 65 Plus Population

Monday, January 28th, 2008 Posted in Current Events, by Nancy Belle | 2 Comments »

Is it me, or have I missed any of the presidential candidates reaching out to boomers and above for their vote? Nowhere is there more fervor than in this population, ... Read more..

Shameful plug: Erickson, Fortune Mag. Top 100 Best Places to Work

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 Posted in General, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

In prior posts I have alluded to the benefits of working for Erickson Health, Retirement Communities, and the company as a whole. Well, we made it in Fortune 100 Top ... Read more..

My Retirement, What Are You Doing?

Friday, January 18th, 2008 Posted in Humor, by Nancy Belle | 1 Comment »

So, anyone as depressed as I am over the economy, health care coverage? Getting ready for retirement? Not me, I will probably work forever based on the stock market declines, ... Read more..

Presidential Change Gallup Poll: 1% Addressed Elder Needs

Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Posted in Current Events, Health, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

The call for change and the discontent with todays administration is apparent in a recent USA Today, Gallup Poll. Nothing in the poll is amazing, except for the low level ... Read more..

Senator Clinton, Women in Politics, Gender Problem?

Monday, January 14th, 2008 Posted in Current Events, Health, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

Blogs abound discussing politics, healthcare, and presidential positioning. But are the media playing the gender card? There is a lengthy discussion on Time Goes By related to what's happening with ... Read more..

Polls, Presidency, Politics, Seniors, Healthcare: anyone listening?

Friday, January 11th, 2008 Posted in Current Events, Health, by Nancy Belle | 3 Comments »

While there are several polls on the importance of healthcare and the presidential race, there are few polls of the over 65 population that I can find as it relates ... Read more..

Trends that define active aging, from ICAA

Thursday, January 10th, 2008 Posted in Current Events, Health, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

I’m back from holidays, bout with a cold, and there has been so much happening lately that I have not commented on. But today, I will start with the recently ... Read more..

How Can Social Security be Fixed?

Saturday, January 5th, 2008 Posted in by Michael Williams | No Comments »

Recently, the Tribune ran a series on Social Security, examining some of the major problems the system faces as well as a few alternative solutions to ensuring a benefits system ... Read more..