"When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over."
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Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the USA

Media Heroes

Media heroes are everywhere:

Journalists, activists, media innovators and educators making sure that we all have access to media that supports democratic values of justice, community and respect. Some media heroes are solitary voices keeping a candle of truth burning through a period of darkness. Others are organizers working to expand the range of people who can wield the power of publishing and broadcasting. or reveal hidden aspects of the media that is all around us.

1. Robert McChesney

Critical scholar, author, educator, media activist

Submitted by Craig Schroeder, Columbus OH: Bill Moyers described Bob McChesney as today's Paul Revere. More than anyone, it seems to me, McChesney has boiled his huge, scholarly understanding of the media we have today, and how it affects us, and how we got here, into certain key messages. Those key messages -- such as the idea that our media is a system created by policymakers and rich media owners, and it can be changed through democratic pressure -- are crucial to understanding power, media and democracy.

They're the messages that so many progressive journalists and political observers all over the place have picked up, expanded on from their own particular vantage points, and re-channelled back into the debate. They're the things you hear people say so often at the media reform conference.

People like Ben Bagdikian and I.F. Stone deserve a lot of credit, but I think McChesney, more than anyone, was the one who got these messages out to the people who then gave them the momentum and widespread dispersion they needed to set today's media reform ball rolling.
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Hurricanes

Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.
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Nursing Homes

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) are required to be in compliance with the requirements in 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, to receive payment under the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
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Thigh Creams/Stomach Slimmers

Various products have been promoted in the skin care market as thigh and stomach slimmers. Some advertising claims also promise the reduction of "cellulite", waffly looking or orange-peel type skin caused by fatty deposits. Want to know if they really work?
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Reporting Phone Fraud

Many phone sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and services. Unfortunately, scammers also use the telephone to commit fraud. That's why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encourages you to be skeptical when you hear a phone solicitation and to report it if you think the call may be fraudulent. Your complaint counts! Fight telephone fraud. Report telephone scam artists to the FTC and to your state Attorney General. When you report fraud to the FTC, your complaint is entered into a secure database that is available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. By reporting telemarketing fraud, you are providing important information to help law enforcement officials track down scam artists and stop them.
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seniorcaretaking.com

A Senior Care Company
Resources for Seniors: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
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House Cleaning and Caretaking Services
In search of solutions? Want to prevent elder abuse? Find out what signs to look for and what actions to take to protect your loved ones. We have hand-picked resources to help you stay on course for a comfortable, confident future.
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The Preferred Resource for In Home Caretakers
Visit InHomeCaretaker to find out what questions you should ask before settling on a Caretaker. The following questions will help you find out which Caretaker wants to keep your loved ones happy, healthy, and safe?
www.inhomecaretaker.com

Home Adaptations for Senior Independence
Giving Seniors Citizens More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
inhomecaretaking.com

A Senior Care Company
Resources for Seniors: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
seniorcarecompany.com

House Cleaning and Caretaking Services
In search of solutions? Want to prevent elder abuse? Find out what signs to look for and what actions to take to protect your loved ones. We have hand-picked resources to help you stay on course for a comfortable, confident future.
www.seniorcaretaking.com

Home Adaptations for Senior Independence
Giving Seniors Citizens More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
www.inhomecaretaking.com

The Preferred Resource for In Home Caretakers
Visit "In Home Caretaker" to find out what questions you should ask before settling on a Caretaker. The following questions will help you find out which Caretaker wants to keep your loved ones happy, healthy, and safe?
inhomecaretaker.com

A Senior Care Company
Resources for Seniors: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
www.seniorcarecompany.com

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