Working Daughters Deserve Support (NAPSI)—For the approximate 23 million women who balance caring for an aging parent with going to work, and often raising children of their own, there is little recognition and not enough support. These women themselves often don’t think of what they do as caregiving; they just consider themselves dutiful daughters. Yet Read More …
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HEALTH ALERT FOR SENIORS
Many Older Americans Heading Into The Holidays Feeling Depressed Nearly Two-Thirds Of Seniors Who Feel Depressed Won’t Seek Treatment (NAPSI)—Many older Americans say they feel depressed—yet the majority of them are not planning to get help, according to a new national survey—though it could make a tremendous difference in their health and well-being. With the Read More …
NEWS OF JOBS
Manufacturing, Technology: Saving The Workforce by Emily McGrath (NAPSI)—If you have a job—or wish you did—or a child in school, a new way of looking at technology, education and the world of work may prove good news for you. COVID-19 has deeply affected both the American workforce and higher education, with community college enrollment down Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH
Your Ophthalmologist Is Ready To See You (NAPSI)—When ophthalmologist Ruth Williams, MD, opened her office after shutting down early in 2020 due to the pandemic, she was surprised to see how many people had developed serious eye problems in just a few months. Preventive care is especially important in eye care because many common eye Read More …
PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT
Financial Difficulties During a Global Pandemic: Why It Is Important To Start Saving For Retirement, Despite Your Age (NAPSI—The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Americans in more ways than one. With the ups and downs the market has experienced since the start of the pandemic, it’s important that working Americans understand their various financial and retirement Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Water Stations Keep Kids Safe, Hydrated In School (NAPSI)—If you’ve ever been the parent of a school-aged child, you know the drill. A new school year means a new list of required school supplies. And these days the list is definitely different. Hoping to prevent the spread of coronavirus this year, most schools sent parents Read More …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
Virtual Holiday Drives (NAPSI)—There are two easy and fully virtual ways to ensure the holiday season is bright for youth in foster care this year through Treehouse. The nonprofit partners with thousands of youth to provide access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for the future. “It’s been a challenging year in Read More …
NEWS OF SCHOOLS
What Kids Care About: Education And The Coronavirus (NAPSI)—The debate over schools reopening during the pandemic has included a great deal of feedback from educators and parents. But what about the students themselves: How are they feeling? Are they worried about catching the virus—and what do they think about safety measures and about remote learning Read More …
NEWS OF JOBS
Stay Informed By Subscribing To Texts From Ticket To Work (NAPSI)—Getting a job may not be as difficult as some people fear thanks to innovative efforts by a government agency. For example, on July 15, 2020, Social Security launched a campaign to inform the public about the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program. The Ticket Program Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Making Diet Decisions During A Pandemic (NAPSI)—Dreadful as the pandemic has been, for some people it has meant a positive health change. Three in 10 Americans made a major change to their diet during this time, according to new research. As with most changes, the big question always lingers—will the changes last? The study suggests Read More …