Voluntarism is one of the most sterling qualities of the American culture and lifestyle. Persons seek out all forms of volunteer activity. The variety is beyond listing, differing somewhat from region to region, enabling the expenditure of as much or little time as one wishes to give.

A review of volunteer activities available in your area is the logical place to start. But there are preliminary questions you need to answer in advance of taking the effort to seek out some compatible voluntary role for yourself. These questions are:

*What are my major interests? In what field would I draw the most satisfaction from volunteering my time?

*How many hours a day/week, etc. am I willing to offer?

Each year Medicare recipients have the option to change their Medicare plan.  No questions asked!  Beginning November 15, and ending December 31, senior citizens covered by Medicare may elect to change their Medicare plan if it no longer meets their needs, if they find a better plan at a better price, or if they want [...]

Global Warming is now cornered. It is showing up world wide because of action and inaction. Action is the continuing behavior of industrialized countries who pump carbon into the atmosphere. Inaction is the ignoring of the real, present and scientfically proven evidence that global warming is edging us closer and closer to a serious cliffhanger.

Yet, with all the validity of studies, both in the Artic and around the world, the general public seems blithely to deny the eventual impact of a phenomenon beyond believing. While the sky isn’t falling yet, there is little comfort in imagining that those whose lives are dedicated to research do so just to while away the time.

Seniors may conclude that the situation is not and will not be grave enough to make any difference in our life time. Poor

One of the distortions criss-crossing the country these days has to do with the notion that health care reform plans under consideration would compromise Medicare as we seniors know it.  Some lies suggest we would have to ‘wait in line’ for medical care; others say we will lose our choices about which doctor or hospital we [...]

Identifying and having a friend who listens to us during those times when frustration and misunderstandings are on the rampage can be one of the most worthy of realtionships an older person experiences.

That person can be a long time friend, a colleague from a previous position, a well liked neighbor, someone you trust implicitly. Conversations with persons at times like these are more than casual. They include deep feelings, revelations, and sometimes intimate details of issues and relationships. So, having a good listener is one thing, but having one who is sterling in trust and confidentiality is another.

Many of our issues, which beg for a good listener, often just need airing. Articulating worries, concerns, family matters can often let off a valve that brings ready relief. The issue, often, is can the listener provide more than a listening ear. If that is