Vote America: Statistics Hats off to Silver Sagers who according to a recent Pew poll (see below), 52% of our current voters are age 50 and older. That represents an increase of 27% since 1996. Surprisingly, less than 30% of American registered voters identify as Republicans, and approximately 33% i... Read more
COVID and Conflagrations by Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. This month, I decided to see how the United States was faring with interstate travel during the current pandemic as well as witness firsthand the devastating wildfires out west. My 90-year-old engineer-trained father-in-law spends countless hours in a... Read more
Gerrymandering: Cheating the American Voter by Cathleen McGowan Ten-year census data is so important for our political system. In 2021, after the census is completed, each state will re-draw district lines for state and national governments. These lines will stay for ten years. Rigging this process ... Read more
Intergenerational House Sharing by Donna L. Scrafano Last year, I was forced to make some major, life-changing decisions. My 90-year-old father, whom I was taking care of (and who has since died), was ailing, and his condition was getting worse. So we decided that it was best that he and I live with... Read more
You don’t have to live in the Lehigh Valley to attend a national Caregiver Support Group hosted by the YWCA! Read more
Dead Butt Syndrome by Lucy E.M. Black Yes! That’s what the title says—my butt is apparently dead. Dead butts are a real thing. Who knew?! Like many of you, I intended to age gracefully. I consider myself to be a reasonably intelligent, vibrant woman with some serious skills and life experiences. Un... Read more
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