"Age is not all decay; it is the ripening, the swelling, of the fresh life within, that withers and bursts the husk."
- Macdonald, George

Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the USA

Federal Whistleblower Protection in Jeopardy

Number 6 in the Top 25 Censored Stories for 2007!

Special Counsel Scott Bloch, appointed by President Bush in 2004, is overseeing the virtual elimination of federal whistleblower rights in the U.S. government.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the agency that is supposed to protect federal employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, and abuse is dismissing hundreds of cases while advancing almost none. According to the Annual Report for 2004 (which was not released until the end of first quarter fiscal year 2006) less than 1.5 percent of whistleblower claims were referred for investigation while more than 1000 reports were closed before they were even opened. Only eight claims were found to be substantiated, and one of those included the theft of a desk, while another included attendance violations. Favorable outcomes have declined 24 percent overall, and this is all in the first year that the new special counsel, Scott Bloch, has been in office.

Bloch, who has received numerous complaints since he took office, defends his first thirteen months in office by pointing to a decline in backlogged cases.
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Media Heroes

Media heroes are everywhere: journalists, activists, media innovators and educators making sure that we all have access to media that supports democratic values of justice, community and respect. Some media heroes are solitary voices keeping a candle of truth burning through a period of darkness. Others are organizers working to expand the range of people who can wield the power of publishing and broadcasting. or reveal hidden aspects of the media that is all around us.
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Including Families and Caregivers

Family and informal caregivers play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. They also play an increasingly important role in how the health care system functions. By communicating effectively with all the individuals involved in your patient’s care, you can help him or her while making efficient use of time and resources. Informal caregivers may be important “informants.” They can also help to reinforce the importance of information you give or the treatment you prescribe.
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How To Apply For Social Security and Retirement Benefits

Find out how to apply and when to apply for your Social Security benefits. Find out what information you will need to provide in order to apply for benefits and how to estimate your retirement benefits.
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Air Should Be Free

TreeHugger ran a post reporting that if every driver slowed down, drove 5% less and kept their tires properly inflated, it would save twice as much gas as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil could provide. Other sites report that proper tire pressure alone could save 4% of our gas consumption. Air should be free, a service provided to customers like water and paper towels for checking oil, to encourage people to keep their tires properly inflated. First they take the electric cars away from us and now this?
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Seniors in the USA
Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the US
www.SeniorsInTheUSA.com/index.php

News and Information for Seniors in North Dakota
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Life – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At "North Dakota Senior" you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
northdakotasenior.com

Directory for Seniors in Arkansas
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.
seniorsinarkansas.com

Retirement Communities and Senior Housing
The No.1 Seniors Website for all Housing and Retirement Resources. Our directory provides up to date news on the top retirement communities in the United States.
americansocietyofaging.com

Seniors in the US
Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the US
www.seniorsintheus.com/index.php

Directory for Seniors in Delaware
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.
seniorsindelaware.com

.·:*¨°¨*:·. Resource Directory for Senior Citizens .·:*¨°¨*:·.
Our directory provides resources for seniors; including federal assistance programs, health information, news, legal information, and more. You can help us improve the site by joining our Senior Forum.
www.resourcesfor.seniorsintheusa.com

Elder Care Support Services
Visit "4 our Elders" to find out what questions you should ask before settling on an adult day care service provider, caretaker, or retirement community. The following questions will help you find out which service providers and retirement communities
4ourelders.com

Directory of Elderly Care Centers
Our directory of Elderly Care Centers consists of links that were hand-picked to help improve and enrich the lives of seniors with opportunities to be independent, celebrate life and reach their fullest potential!
elderlycarecenters.com

For the Benefit of Seniors
Visit "Senior Care Companies" to find out what questions you should ask before settling on an adult day care service provider, caretaker, or retirement community. The following questions will help you find out which service providers and retirement co
seniorcarecompanies.com