May
15
Trial Spoof
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Looking at the privilege of being young, when you commit a crime, you would be judged and be tried as a minor. But once you went over board, you’re obviously an adult. (Even if you don’t dress like one) Check it out!
May
14
Just recently,researchers found evidence that combining a drug used to treat arthritis with chemotherapy will help reduce fatigue and muscle wasting that often gives problems to cancer patients.
The drug called etanercept helps the physicians deliver more chemotherapy to cancer patients and reduces fatigue and pain. It increases the patients potential to tolerate higher doses of chemotherapy on a very frequent basis.
The fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion among the patients that is not relieved by rest alone. Chemotherapy weakens patients. The fatigue is often caused by the release of TNF or tumor necrosis factor. The arthritis drug blocks the TNF and thus fatigue is reduced.
This is a great breakthrough since it can help physicians cure cancer patients in a much faster way.
May
13
Seniors are targets
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With the current sagging economy of the United States, the economic stimulus refunds will soon be sent to taxpayers in a dire effort to boost the economy. With this gift of course, there will be thieves who would do anything to get a crack at what people will get.
Seniors in particular are the targets. The editor of the website SeniorJournal got an email from someone posing to be an IRS member and are getting information like credit card numbers. If a senior does not know about this scam then their money will definitely go to waste.
If you received such a fraudulent email or if you suspect one, send an email to phishing@irs.gov to report the incident. If you want to make contact with IRS, type the website directly into the address bar of your favorite web browser instead of clicking a link from the email itself.
Be watchful and vigilant because criminals today would not care even if you are a senior. As long as you have the money, then you can be their next target.
May
8
Incentives for Old Workers Act
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Employment is a tough topic for seniors. Good thing that the bi-partisan bill has been introduced in the Senate to somehow prevent the projected dramatic declines in the workforce following the retirement of the baby boomers. It shall be providing incentives and shall eliminate the barriers for older Americans who are wishing to stay in the labor force longer. The bill will also encourage employers to recruit and retain older workers.
The bill was introduced by Senators Gordon Smith, Herb Kohl, and Kent Conrad. Senator Smith said that if we retire baby boomers, they will cause a significant gap in the workforce. He said that we need to ensure the door stays open for those who are willing and able to remain an active part of the workforce.
May
7
Scammed!
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The other day, my senior citizen neighbors were talking loudly outside. I couldn’t help but hear the things that they are saying. In absolutely no time at all, I found myself talking to them as well.
It all started when a sales agent from an Internet/TV provider came to their house to upsell new technology. The terms looked pretty good and they signed for the service after everything was installed. The following day, a contractor came to their place and said that the technology and wirings that they had was pretty odd and that he does not have the right equipment to install the service. So, the guy left. No signed agreement and no paperwork signed. He said he will be back on the next day but nobody came.
They called the provider to ask what happened. They apologized and said that someone will arrive. Nobody came. No call was made. So basically, the service was not installed. Apparently, the tech called in to their main office to say that everything was intalled. The company is then saying that if they (seniors) do not want the service, they should just return the modem. What is to return? It was not installed in the first place.
This went on for over a month. It wasted a lot of time and energy and they were even accused of being a liar. The agents kept insisting that the modem was installed. They switched to a different provider out of sheer frustration and dismay. A bill from the last provider suddenly came. They contested the bill and up to this point, they are still waiting for the refund.
What is up with this people? Senior citizens have the right to be treated fairly. They said that a lawsuit will soon follow if the refund does not get to them in due time.
May
6
They too could wish
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I had a pretty rough day at work yesterday and I was looking for a little breather. I got across this cartoon while I was looking for jokes. It was so funny that even if Christmas was way too over, I still got a good laugh. Take a good look at it and you’ll see that there is a child in every senior. Enjoy!
May
5
Nursing home compare
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Seniors and their families are often having problems when they are looking for the best nursing homes. Many land in almost perfect nursing homes while others are unfortunate enough to land in some of the worse nursing homes of all time.
The care for our seniors should be the top priority in our list. They deserve what is best for them and if by any chance we deem that thay need to be in a home shelter or in a nursing home, then we need to make sure that they are in the best home care facility that we could find.
This time, the nursing home compare website will help you find the best place for your senior. That’s right. The best nursing home is just one click away. The worst performing nursing homes are now listed in the website. It lists those who are currently on the special focus facility. The list will contain homes that had heightened scrutiny and a history of poor performance and repeated violations of state and federal laws.
This site is a big help especially for those who are looking for the best nursing home in town. So log on and just click your way in finding the best place for your senior.
Apr
30
I came across an article which I found pretty interesting and hilarious. I had a good laugh about it and I enjoyed reading it. It is basically a list of the things / treatments that a person would get if he or she is in his or her senior years.
This article is very amusing and it brings out the child in every senior who reads it. Here is the list that I was talking about:
- Kidnappers are not interested in you anymore.
- In a hostage situation, you will be released first
- People will be calling at 8 PM and ask, “Did I wake you? Sorry.”
- No one expects you to run into a burning building and be a hero.
- People will no longer look at you as a hypochondriac.
- There’s nothing left to learn the hard way ’cause everyone wants to assist you.
- Things you buy now won’t wear out.
- You can eat dinner at 4 p.m.
- You can live without sex, but not without your eye glasses.
- You enjoy hearing about other people’s operations.
- You get into a heated argument about pension plans.
- You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize that you are having one.
- You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
- You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
- Your eyes won’t get any worse.
- Your investment in health insurance is beginning to pay off.
- Your joints are more accurate in predicting rain than the National Weather Service.
- Your secrets are safe with your friends, because they can’t remember them either.
- Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
- You won’t remember where you saw this.
- I don’t remember where I published this.
Apr
29
A true caregiver
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Caregivers are probably the best things that ever happened to seniors. They take good care of them and they are always there whenever seniors need help. But what does it take to be a great caregiver?
1. A caregiver must choose to take charge of his or her life.
2. He must remember to be good to himself. Otherwise, he will not be able to take care of others.
3. Lookout for signs of stress and depression.
4. When people offer help, a good caregiver knows when to accept.
5. A good caregiver educates himself about the illness of his patient.
6. A caregiver must know the difference between caring and doing.
7. A good caregiver trusts his instincts.
8. A caregiver gives inspiration and allows others to dream.
9. He must know how to stand up for his rights. This way, he will be able to stand up for others as well.
10. A caregiver seeks support from other care givers.
Apr
28
Memory Problems
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When I went home to visit my mother and my aunt last Saturday, they were both pretty much arguing because my aunt lost her coin purse and blames it on the guy who was working their garden. My mom on the other hand keeps on telling her to look for it inside her room because she ahs been inside the whole day. The argument went on for the next 30 minutes or so after I arrived.
I grabbed a can of beer, sat on the sofa and I noticed that I sat on something. Yes, that was her coin purse. The funny thing is, she even admitted that she forgot. Senior years indeed. Memory is one of the major setbacks. I could barely believe this thing happening to my aunt. Why? Because she is a retired History teacher. Ironic right? Yes indeed.
Once in a while, a good memory exercise should be done especially for those in the senior years. Reading and watching television helps a lot.
