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May 2025

Should Elders Care about Harvard?
If they care about the well-being, health, and safety of themselves and their families, then yes.
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William Barnett
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Taps, 1958
A reflection on Memorial Day 1958 and what it means for today.
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William Barnett
Should I Switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare?
Years ago, I fell into the Medicare Advantage trap. I’m finding that correcting my mistake is an unwelcome hassle. Don’t do what I did.
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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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April 2025

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
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