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Should I Drop My Medicare Advantage Plan?
The complexity of this decision threatens to be overwhelming. Simplicity is not compatible with healthcare profits.
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William Barnett
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Time for Elders to Protest!
As an increasingly marginalized group, elder citizens must take the lead in resisting the Trump regime’s efforts to destroy the social safety net that…
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William Barnett
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Are Old People Useless?
Many elderly persons come to think of themselves as useless, often because of widespread stereotyping. When the government agrees, the result threatens…
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William Barnett
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Coping with Non-Death Losses
Acknowledging our feelings when confronted by non-death losses or setbacks is crucial to eventually rebuilding a meaningful life.
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William Barnett
Good Friday
A reaffirmation of the central meaning of Jesus' crucifixion and death.
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William Barnett
The War on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
Elderly folks need to resist the extreme threat to their health and well-being that will result from the Trump regime’s attempt to dismantle these…
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William Barnett
Grieving Death
We must all cope with the death of others: family, friends, and acquaintances. But doing so, beyond social mourning rituals, is often hidden in our…
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William Barnett
Elder Vibes: Mobility
Falling, often caused by loss of balance, is a major impediment to mobility and independent living for elderly folks. But many falls are preventable if…
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William Barnett
Growing Old Slowly
Growing Old Slowly entails experiences both pleasant and challenging, while remaining active, engaged, and informed. Here are some tips from someone who…
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Raymond Williams
Back to the ’50s: Without Social Security
At a time when the U.S. population is rapidly aging, the country cannot afford to go backward to the ‘50s or earlier.
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William Barnett
Downsizing
Like most people, I have not handled downsizing well. But here’s what I’ve learned about what's involved.
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William Barnett
It’s Past Time to Fix Healthcare for the Elderly
As we get older, we become more dependent on an undependable healthcare industry. Today’s public-private arrangement isn’t getting the job done.
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William Barnett
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