Home Adaptations for Senior Independence

Deconstructing the Digital Era

I must confess that I've never trusted the Web. I've always seen it as a coward's tool. Where does it live? How do you hold it personally responsible? Can you put a distributed network of fiber-optic cable "on notice"? And is it male or female? In other words, can I challenge it to a fight? -- Stephen Colbert

Senator Ted Stevens thinks the internet is a "series of tubes." George W. Bush believes there are internets galore out there. And John McCain...well, the Senator has admitted that he doesn't even know how to use a computer.

Politics in the digital era is tricky, not so much because of the wealth of information on the web, but because of the millions of ordinary Americans using that information on a daily basis. Armed with new media tools, muckrackers today number in the millions. No longer is a candidate able to present a poll-tested package to the press and have that persona spoon-fed to the American people. No, today's voters have available to them a universe of information consisting of detailed voting records, primary sources, debunking sites, blogs, and more. As John McCain recently said, "[w]hat you can find out now on the Internet -- it's remarkable."
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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency

Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are also referred to as life care communities. Entering one is usually a once-in-a-lifetime choice and that's the appeal. Many have large campuses that include separate housing for those who live very independently, assisted living facilities that offer more support, and nursing homes for those needing skilled nursing care. With all on the same grounds, people who are relatively active, as well as those who have serious physical and mental disabilities, all live nearby. Residents then move from one housing choice to another as their needs change.
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Warning Signs That 401(k) Contributions Are Being Misused

Increasingly employees are asked to make voluntary or mandatory contributions to pension and other benefit plans. This is particularly true for 401(k) savings plans. These plans allow you to deduct from your paycheck a portion of pretax income every year, invest it and pay no taxes on those contributions until the money is withdrawn at retirement. Is your plan being misused?
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Reporting Phone Fraud

Many phone sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and services. Unfortunately, scammers also use the telephone to commit fraud. That's why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encourages you to be skeptical when you hear a phone solicitation and to report it if you think the call may be fraudulent. Your complaint counts! Fight telephone fraud. Report telephone scam artists to the FTC and to your state Attorney General. When you report fraud to the FTC, your complaint is entered into a secure database that is available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. By reporting telemarketing fraud, you are providing important information to help law enforcement officials track down scam artists and stop them.
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House Cleaning and Caretaking Services
In search of solutions? Want to prevent elder abuse? Find out what signs to look for and what actions to take to protect your loved ones. We have hand-picked resources to help you stay on course for a comfortable, confident future.
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Resources for Seniors: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
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House Cleaning and Caretaking Services
In search of solutions? Want to prevent elder abuse? Find out what signs to look for and what actions to take to protect your loved ones. We have hand-picked resources to help you stay on course for a comfortable, confident future.
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Home Adaptations for Senior Independence
Giving Seniors Citizens More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
www.inhomecaretaking.com

A Senior Care Company
Resources for Seniors: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
www.seniorcarecompany.com

House Cleaning and Caretaking Services
In search of solutions? Want to prevent elder abuse? Find out what signs to look for and what actions to take to protect your loved ones. We have hand-picked resources to help you stay on course for a comfortable, confident future.
www.seniorcaretaking.com

The Preferred Resource for In Home Caretakers
Visit "In Home Caretaker" to find out what questions you should ask before settling on a Caretaker. The following questions will help you find out which Caretaker wants to keep your loved ones happy, healthy, and safe?
inhomecaretaker.com

Home Adaptations for Senior Independence
Giving Seniors Citizens More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
inhomecaretaking.com

The Preferred Resource for In Home Caretakers
Visit InHomeCaretaker to find out what questions you should ask before settling on a Caretaker. The following questions will help you find out which Caretaker wants to keep your loved ones happy, healthy, and safe?
www.inhomecaretaker.com

Directory for Seniors in Nebraska
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
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