COVID-19 And “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers (NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey and white paper from New York Life, “Caregiving and COVID-19: How the pandemic is expanding Read More …
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NEWS OF SCHOOLS
A National Opportunity To Address The School Closure Crisis (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting nationwide K-12 school closures have created a social and economic impact that has paralyzed many communities. The lack of a proven technological solutions to help counter the impact of COVID in schools has compounded the crisis—but that can be fixed. Recently, Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS
What Blood Cancer Patients Need To Know (NAPSI)—If you or someone you know has ever had blood cancer, a term you might have heard is “minimal residual disease,” or MRD. MRD refers to the small number of cancer cells that can stay in the body during and after treatment. Often, these cells are present at Read More …
FAMILY LIFE
Uniformed Services Members: Help Protect Your Family With The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (NAPSI)—The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that comes with it can Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES
EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker New Poll Shows Parents More Pessimistic About K-12 Than Ever (NAPSI)—A recent poll by EdChoice and Morning Consult reveals some concerning trends in public opinion on K-12 education. Here are the main points: 1.Americans are not impressed with the pandemic responses of all sectors considered. Positive ratings of state governments dropped 5 Read More …
PLANNING FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Why Long-Term Care Should Be A Retiree’s Top Concern (NAPSI)—For many Boomers, retirement may involve taking vacations, taking up a new hobby, and spending more time with family, friends and the grandchildren. In anticipation of these activities, Boomers work diligently to build up their next egg. But as Boomers age, and as healthcare costs rise, Read More …
HOME IDEAS
Managing Your House And Property Five Ways (NAPSI)—The next time you look around your home, or that of your aging relatives, you may be astonished how much “stuff” accumulates over the years. Are there things—and the stories they tell—you want to save to pass down to the next generation? Is your will or estate plan Read More …
NEWS OF JOBS
Ticket to Work Program: Helping People Find Their Path (NAPSI)—As Americans celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s worth acknowledging the increased support options available to people with disabilities who want to work. Since 1999, Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program has helped thousands of Social Security disability Read More …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
Gifts That Do A World Of Good (NAPSI)—This holiday season, you don’t have to look far to find items that deliver great features and functionality but use less energy. Products that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label save money on energy bills and help protect the environment, making them gifts that do Read More …
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
Get Educated During Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (NAPSI)—Over 61 million people are enrolled in Medicare. As of October 15, individuals age 65 and older can make changes to their coverage and enroll in a Medicare plan during the annual open enrollment period, which lasts until December 7. During this time, consumers can change from one Read More …