Jewish Caregiving news Jewish caregiving 101 Jewish Caregiving Community forum Jewish Caregiving Calendar Jewish Caregiving links Jewish Caregiving seniors speak Jewish Caregiving sign up

  1. Alzheimer’s challenges South Bend patient, caregiver - September 21, 2009


    By JOSEPH DITS Tribune Staff Writer Patient and caregiver describe how they cope. SOUTH BEND — Phil Reinoehl recalls how Alzheimer’s disease drifted into his life. After a normal day at work a year and a half ago, he says, he returned to his South Bend home and fell asleep. When he awoke, he couldn’t [...]

    Read On



  2. Local seniors worry about Social Security - September 7, 2009


    By Brittany Pieper LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – If you’re retired, health care costs keep increasing and now the amount you take home from Social Security is about to decrease. It’s a reality many senior citizens face today. Last week the government announced seniors will not see a cost of living adjustment in their Social Security [...]

    Read On



  3. Why Seniors are Health Reform Winners, Not Losers - September 4, 2009


    By Howard Gleckman, Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute Opponents of health reform have targeted seniors with a blunt message: You will be big losers if “Obama-care” is enacted. In the words of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele: “Senior citizens will pay a steeper price and will have their treatment options reduced or [...]

    Read On