HealthCare.gov: Five questions about the problem-riddled rollout (+video) – Why is the rollout such a mess? – CSMonitor.com
http://m.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2013/1031/HealthCare.gov-Five-questions-about-the-problem-riddled-rollout-video/Why-is-the-rollout-such-a-mess
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MomsHouse You Have a Say Event 10/24/13
This was MomsHouse’s Debut Event. It was supported by the following Community Partners:1st Reverse Mortgage, Joshua Memorial Park & Mortuary,All Homecare, Americana Referral Services,Dignity Memorial,Bankers Life & Casualty Company,Home Instead Senior Care and ProCare Hospice. Sam Thomas from AARP enlightened us on Health Care Laws and Michel Shumpert entertained and cooked for us. (Video will be available…
Read MoreA midday treat with FREE Information, Lunch, Games and Prizes
MomsHouse presents: A midday treat with FREE Information, Lunch, Games and Prizes. AARP’s Alvetia Smith will be speaking. Lunch will be served. Games and door prizes will be given. When: October 24, 2013 11am to 2pm Where: Growing Valley Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 44818 20th Street West, Lancaster, Ca 93534 Bring a friend, Bring a…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Chalmetta Elaine Paulette Johnson
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Hello, I’m participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 21, 2013 representing MomsHouse at Bridgeport Park, Santa Clarita, Ca. I’ve set a personal goal to raise $100.00 and a Team goal of $750.00 because this cause is important to me. My mother pasted in 2009 of MS and though it’s not Alzheimer’s it…
Read MoreThe state and inequality in old age (shifting risks)
It seemed obvious to me that old age exacerbates inequities and the change in elder societal standing perpetuates that inequity. This results in the stagnating of policies on the books or the lack of relevant policies being presented. Further thinking and reading seems to be shifting my attitude. It has become evident to me that…
Read MoreSeptember is National Senior Center Month
Older women Older women face the same disparities as populations of color and for older women of color it is doubly so. In addition a woman’s situation in older years is also effected by marital status. The text lists those that are most at risk of poverty in old age are women who have never…
Read MoreGender Inequities in the Social Security System
African American and Latina women are more likely to rely on Social security for 58 to 90 percent of their retirement income than any other group. African Americans women also receive less money monthly than any other groups (Hooyman & Kiyak, The Resilience of Older Women, 2005). Other than the reality that women are often paid…
Read MoreAre We Handling Our Elders?
It seems the answer to this question is both enlightening and troubling. The main reasons for our ineffectual handling of social policies for older adults are: 1. American Values: Social programs were developed to aid deserving seniors who had paid into the system while working. As we devalue our Elders It becomes less important to ensure…
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