Older Poor Americans And Their Search For Work

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“Workampers” travel across the country in RVs, often performing seasonal work or even working part-time in huge Amazon warehouses. (Curtis Perry/Flickr)

More than 7 million Americans age 65 years and older were still working last year. That’s up 60 percent from a decade ago.

A story in Harper’s Magazine opens a window into some of these people. They’re called “workampers” (a contraction of working and camping) and they travel across the country in their RVs, often performing seasonal work, selling fireworks, pumpkins, Christmas trees. They even work part-time in huge Amazon warehouses.

Many of these people say they love the work, which they need for the income. But there are obvious downsides. They don’t have health care and they don’t have unions to protect 

http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2014/07/30/older-americans-workamping

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Learning Software Is Like Making Pancakes

Vendor Voice: The process may be difficult at first, but quickly becomes a habit.

JR Jenkins, Law Technology News

July 21, 2014    | 0 Comments

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New software typically enters an organization riding on the promise that it will dramatically improve a key business process. Exhaustively evaluated to ensure it meets the technical and business requirements of the buyer, it is often deployed with great fanfare—an ally for an overworked team that will rely on the software every day to manage crucial projects. But soon thereafter, users often encounter problems using the software or view the software as deficient in key areas. Is the software broken? Does it not deliver where the vendor said it would?  Has the buyer been duped? Or has a lack of dynamic user training reduced the promised productivity gains?

It is fair to say that software today has never been more powerful. But app culture and social media have conditioned us to never be satisfied. With data overload and constant interruptions being a daily challenge for today’s workers, users often do not use more than the software’s basic feature set. Research from Microsoft Corp. in 2008 showed that the top five commands in Microsoft Word accounted for 32 percent of all command usage in the application.The top three? Copy, paste, save.

The software that we access and use everyday offers so much more than what the average user taps. What has resulted is that most people look to software updates to deliver new functions rather than understanding valuable features that may already exist in the product. 

Read more: http://www.lawtechnologynews.com/id=1202663623779/Learning-Software-Is-Like-Making-Pancakes-#ixzz38FOjN7He

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July 2014 & Beyond

July 2014
Tune in to AGING INFO RADIO …
for Boomers & Seniors Aging but NOT Growing Old!
AM 560 The Answer-WIND Serving the Greater Chicago Area
When: 9:00AM on Sundays in July
Show Streams live at www.AgingInfoRadio.com
Each week Sue Zawacki interviews expert guests and explores healthy aging, aging in place, elder care, boomer & senior lifestyles, retirement communities, wealth at retirement and related topics. She is passionate about keeping others moving forward while connecting them to help one another with education and resources.
Topics for June include:
Sunday, July 6, 2014 - Fountains of Youth
Sunday, July 13, 2014 - Brookdale Senior Living with Carol Cummings,
Sunday, July 20, 2014 - Brain Health
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Partners in Senior Care
If you miss an Aging Info Radio Show, they are archived on podcast. Visit the Aging Info Radio Show website. Follow Aging Info Radio on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter if you like.
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July 8, 2014 – Tuesday, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow Down Your Stride
Location: West Suburban Medical Center, Joint Center of Excellence
Address: 3 Erie Court - 5th Floor Joint Center, Oak Park, IL
Join the West Suburban Medical Center Joint Center of Excellence and Sarkis Bedikian, DO, orthopedic surgeon, for a free educational joint pain seminar. For weekend warriors or those battling everyday pain, if a worn hip or knee is slowing down your stride, you can learn how to address joint pain so you can enjoy your summer. Enjoy light refreshments and a presentation about some frequent causes of joint pain and the latest treatments available. Free, but registration is required by calling 866-938-7256.
www.westsuburbanmc.com

July 19, 2014 - Saturday
Amazing Pet Expo
Location: Odeum Expo Center
Address: 1033 North Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
What can you expect at an Amazing Pet Expo? Fabulous prize giveaways and fun for both the two-legged and four-legged attendees. You will find many, many exhibitors! You can also adopt! There will be dozens of rescue groups and a mega-adoption event. Discounted vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm & flea preventatives are available, along with free nail trims, agility demonstrations and much more.
www.windycitypetexpo.com

July 21, 2014 – Monday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Stryker to Offer Free Hip and Knee Replacement Seminar in Oak Lawn
Location: Advocate Christ Hospital Auditorium (Imaging Center Entrance)
Address: 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Stryker will host a free seminar on new technologies in knee and hip replacements, open to all members of the public. A Local orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Luke, will discuss the latest treatment options in knee and hip replacements and other treatment options for people with joint arthritis. Light refreshments will be served. Register for the event online at or by calling 1-888-STRYKER.
www.StrykerSeminars.com

July 23, 2014 – Wednesday, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Rush Generations Presents: The Gift of Resiliency after Loss
Location: Rush University Medical Center, Professional Building
Address: 1725 W. Harrison, Searle Conference Center, 5th Floor
FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED - We invite you to join us for a conversation about loss, grief and discovering the gift of resiliency. We will explore the different stages of grief and preparing for end of life discussions. For more information or to register, please call 800-757-0202.
www.rush.edu

July 30, 2014 – Wednesday, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Hip and Knee Seminar
Location: Attie’s Bar and Grill at Stone Creek Golf Club
Address: 2600 S. Stone Creek Blvd, Urbana, IL
Join local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erick Kawakita to learn more about the latest technologies and treatments for people with joint arthritis. Find more information and register online at or call 1-800-787-9537.
www.StrykerSeminars.com

July 31, 2014 – Thursday, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Hip and Knee Seminar
Location: Osteria Ottimo Italian Restaurant
Address: 16111 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL
Join local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dan Weber to learn about the latest technologies and treatments for people with joint arthritis. Find more information and register online or call 1-888-STRYKER (1-888-787-9537). Light refreshments will be served.
www.StrykerSeminars.com

August 5, 2014 – Tuesday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rush Generations Presents: Total Control Platinum
Location: Johnston R. Bowman Health Center
Address: 710 S. Paulina, 9th Floor, Chicago
Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, 710 S. Paulina, 9th Floor, Chicago
Total Control Platinum™ is an evidence-based pelvic health workshop for women shown to help with frequent urges and incontinence. Trained women’s health professionals teach special exercise routines that strengthen the pelvic floor to help you feel more in control, sleep better, and live a more active life. For more information or to register, please call 800-757-0202. $40 for Rush Generations members/$60 for non-members.
www.rush.edu

August 7, 2014 – Thursday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rush Generations Presents: To Hear or Not to Hear
Location: Tower Resource Center
Address: 1620 West Harrison, Room 04527
Please join us for an educational session on hearing, listening and communication problems as we age. Students in Rush’s Audiology Program will provide tips and secrets to better listen and understand in all types of situations. FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information or to register, please call 800-757-0202
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August 20, 2014 – Wednesday, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Rush Generations Presents: Men’s Health Roundtable Discussion
Location: Rush University Medical Center, Professional Building
Address: 1725 W. Harrison, Searle Conference Center, 5th Floor
The life expectancy for a man has increased dramatically in the past 50 years. Join us as we discuss the top health concerns for men and learn how prevention and early detection plays an important part in health maintenance. You will hear from a panel of Rush experts on men’s health and be able to ask specific questions during this important “roundtable” discussion event. FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information or to register, please call 1-800-757-0202
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August 21, 2014 – Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Rush Generations Presents: Sexuality in Later Life
Location: Rush University Medical Center, Tower Resource Center
Address: 1620 W. Harrison, Suite 04527
Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life. Please join us for a women’s only discussion on sexual health as we age. Space is limited. FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information or to register, please call 1-800-757-0202.
www.rush.edu

August 26-27, 2014 – Tuesday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Senior Lifestyle Expo
Location: Drury Lane Theater and Conference Center
Address: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Get connected with Chicagoland’s largest senior expo! We continue our mission to bring seniors together with the products and services that are invaluable to maintaining their quality of life. Our exhibitors and demonstrations include attractions during show hours, senior product & service exhibitors, health & wellness aisle, educational & fun seminars, interactive game show challenge, main stage entertainment, senior idol competition and much more! Learn more at our website!
www.seniorlifestyleexpo.org

Elder abuse: Do you know the signs?

Posted on Thursday, Jul. 17, 2014 — 4:57 PM

Elder abuse in the home or in nursing facilities can take on a variety of forms, some of which may not be obvious. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Terry Kornman, outreach coordinator with FiftyForward Victory over Crime, about elder abuse and how to recognize the signs of abuse in an older adult.

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Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care to healthy dining to the civilized workplace. Listen from your MP3 player or your computer.

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Reporting Elder Abuse Now Colorado Law

Boulder County honored in 2012 a credit union employee who contacted Longmont police when an 85-year-old customer reported $50,000 missing from an account.

That same year, a King Soopers employee in Lafayette also received the Elder Abuse and Prevention Award for warning a senior citizen who wanted to wire money that he likely was falling for a scam.

While those people voluntarily did the right thing, a new Colorado law requires employees and volunteers in a wide range of professions to report suspected elder abuse to police within 24 hours of witnessing the abuse or exploitation of someone who is 70 or older.

"We need the public's help to stop these types of crimes," Longmont Police Cmdr. Jeff Satur said. 

http://nasga-stopguardianabuse.blogspot.com/2014/07/reporting-elder-abuse-now-colorado-law.html

Fact Sheet on Elder Abuse and Other Resources for Settlement Workers

Legal Resources for Settlement Workers

The Justice Education Society has produced a series of 15 new Legal Fact Sheets for New Immigrants. Each fact sheet is available in English, Chinese simplified and traditional, Punjabi, Korean and Farsi. The fact sheets are available as free print resources for settlement workers to distribute to their clients. To request copies of the printed fact sheets, please contactinfo@JusticeEducation.ca. The fact sheets are also available online:  JusticeEducation.ca, Clicklaw and ImmigrantLegal.ca (based on the topic). This project was funded by the Depart of Justice Canada and BC Ministry of Justice. http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f1bd7125982a1806c54d04b91&id=2fc9c61b15&e=ab764256d9

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New Elder Justice Roadmap to Combat Abuse of Elderly

Posted by: CMSCG

Today the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Elder Justice Roadmap, which outlines the most important priorities for preventing elder abuse in America. DOJ has created a free online curriculum for attorneys to help them identify and respond to elder abuse. HHS will be creating a voluntary national adult protective services (APS) data system, according to the press release. This will allow data collection to identify and address gaps that currently exist about these victims. The Elder Justice Roadmap identifies the top five priorities for understanding and reducing elder abuse, many of which naturally are related to caregivers and long term care.

The top five priorities include:

• Awareness
• Brain Health
• Caregiving
• Economics
• Resources

Why do nursing homes factor in? Well the document reveals these following points:

http://cmscompliancegroup.com/2014/07/09-elder-justice-roadmap/

Senior Citizen Discount Card

The Senior Citizen Discount Card Connects LOCAL Businesses with Senior Citizens so Everyone can Benefit.

Senior Citizens simply check our website to see a current list of participating businesses.  These businesses are listed by state and city/town.

The business listings include the website for the participating business if they have one. So you can click on the business website and learn more about the participating business.  Senior Citizens age 60 and older present their card at any of the participating businesses at time of purchase to receive their discount. The Seniors receive these discounts without the hassle of clipping or managing coupons.

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Internet could help isolated seniors out of their loneliness

Research by a UK think tank called The Policy Exchange shows that about four in 10 people in the UK aged 65 and over don’t have access to the Internet at home, even though they could benefit from it.

The senior citizens are losing out, it's reported, on a means of social interaction at a time of life when contact with others is particularly important.

Policy Exchange says a significant percentage of older people are very lonely and that the World Wide Web could alleviate some of that loneliness. All it would take would be a cool one billion Euro to bring dramatic social and economic benefits. So can the elderly learn to love tech? And do they even want to?

Rosemary Sargentson could be the "silver surfer" poster child Policy Exchange has in mind when it suggests that a significant investment should be made to help pensioners learn how to get online. She's a little older than your average child though. A frail, but elegant lady, she doesn't have time to give her exact age because she's busy learning new skills - getting to, then using, and then possibly even enjoying the Internet.

http://www.dw.de/internet-could-help-isolated-seniors-out-of-their-loneliness/a-17755727

Elderly Ex-Offenders are Finding They are Unwelcome in Nursing Home Care

  By Tamar Auber on July 1, 2014 

Getting out of jail can be a tough transition for anyone. For a growing numbers of seniors leaving prison life in need of nursing care, however, finding a home that can take them in can be a real challenge, if not impossible.

Many nursing homes refuse to take in ex-offenders, either limited by state law or concerned about how housing ex-offenders may appear to other residents and their families. Yet that means when it comes time for the elderly to be released, there is often no place willing to provide the care they need.

“The Department of Corrections had a growing number of inmates who met skilled nursing home level of care criteria and were eligible to be released, but couldn’t be released unless they could get a nursing home to take them,” Mike Lawlor, Connecticut’s undersecretary for criminal justice policy and planning said. “It was extremely difficult. Most are for-profit and are reluctant to take someone coming directly out of [prison] because they’re worried about how it would impact business.

http://latest.com/2014/07/no-place-to-call-home-elderly-ex-offenders-are-finding-they-are-unwelcome-in-nursing-home-care/

Hepatitis C: Older Americans are at risk

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Ron Pollack

Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 7:45 am

By Ron Pollack | Families USA | 0 comments

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Hepatitis C  -- also known as Hep C -- is a disease that is caused by a virus that affects the liver. Even though the disease often doesn’t produce symptoms, it can seriously damage the liver and can be fatal. An estimated 3.2 million Americans have Hepatitis C.

Older people are more likely to have been exposed to Hepatitis C, but many older Americans are not aware that they need to be tested for it. A December 2013 report found that Hepatitis C infections are concentrated in the Baby Boomers generation http://bit.ly/TTsXih

In one major study of people with the virus, 75 percent of the patients were born between 1945 and 1964.

http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/opinion/columns/article_a11a15ea-f631-11e3-82eb-001a4bcf6878.html