Senior Citizens Email to Editor

Dear Director: as co-editor (with Lynn Messina) of Representative American Speeches, I’m writing to ask if you have a text of a SPEECH given in 2003 or 2004 (only) on issues of concern to SENIOR CITIZENS that we could consider publishing. This is a collection published each year by the H. W. Wilson Co. since 1937. Please see below names of persons whose speeches appear in most recent volumes. The Wilson Co. publishes Reader’s Guide, Art Index, and other library resources (see: www.hwwilson.com). No fees are paid to speakers or charged. Individuals whose speeches are included are given a free copy of the anthology.

Name: stanley stern
Email: ss@forwardintime.com

If they e-mail us for the user code and password, your members can preview our new aging Forward In Time on the web at www.ForwardInTime.com/fit . There is also a 30 second promo for the program on home page. To purchase a DVD or VHS copy of the program ($195.00) as our other aging program Our Parents, Ourselves ($69.00), please go to www.ForwardInTime.com/purchase.shtml

Hosted by Shelley Fabares and produced in cooperation with KRCB, our original documentary on aging in America, Our Parents, Ourselves was broadcast on more than 170 PBS affiliates in 47 states around the country in 1998 and 1999. The focus of this program were the care giving issues that affected millions of working adults and their aging dependent relatives.

Thank you.

Hello,

Your website is really good...I’m doing a project on the depiction of senior citizens in advertising & how has it changed from the earlier times till today...all comments and opinions on the same are welcome...plz send them in as soon as poss...thanking u in anticipation...

jeri cardoz

Name: david
Email: dakgrant@aol.com

Comment:

privitize social security, put the money in annuitys, bonds or mutal funds and will have a return of at least 5 or more %. now we only have a return of maybe %2 of our money form the government. privitize..........

Comment:

I was wondering how i could get a list of all the low income and senior citizen housing availible in the salt lake, magna and grantsville area in Utah. I have a good friend that is trying to get out on her own but only get social security. I dont know if there is a number that you can call or a website, anything will help.

Thank You
Name: RACHAEL GOLLAHER
Email: rachael_68@hotmail.com

Follow this link to a Google search. The first listing is HUD. You should start there.

Click Here

My mother is 79 years old. She has given some money to charity but apparently her name is on some master list and she gets mountains of charity mail every day and writes checks to everyone (money she doesn't have). Is there any way to stop her from getting all this charity mail? It has become a real problem. She has memory problems so she will write a place several checks in one month because apparently that charity sends her another request for money as soon as they get her check. Please help.
Kim Haley

Editor: Kim, I had a similar problem with my mother, just before she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. My solution was to have someone else start picking up her mail and taking out the solicitations. Maybe someone else will have a better idea.

I am an oxygen users and have designed whimsical covers to make it a bit more bearable to use the o2 bottles. I am in hopes you will visit my site and make some suggestions as to how I might get this out to those who it would benefit. I get all sorts of comments on the covers while walking with my o2 bottle...they are great conversation starters and just seem to put a smile on everyone's face..thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer.

If you are interested in providing these products to your clients, please email me and a wholesale list and information will be sent to you. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Stephony Fannaly

www.abledbodiedworks.com

Editor: Stephony we will post the information and see if any readers are interested. Thanks

I have a 29 year old mentally ill son. If I can get him in the working enviroment again, how much can he earn per month without losing his benefits. His Benefit is only $698.00 per month. He has no extra money after paying his rent and food. l have searched the SS site, but I couldn't find an example of his situation.

Thank you. Paula Perez

Editor: You need to talk with your local Social Security office. You can look in the phone book are go to this site - http://s3abaca.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html - put in your zip code and it will tell you your local office to contact.

Hello

Here's an easy one. In the last issue it was mentioned about a "no call list" but no info was given about how to get on this list. Could you supply me with the info on how to get on this list? Thank you very much.

Fred

Editor: Here is where you find the No Call Registry - https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

Name: Nancy Rich

I'm looking for scholarships so that I can continue at Cal State, Northridge. I am 62 years of age and don't want to stop now.

Editor: I would, first, contact Cal State. They will be best informed of available scholarships.

Hello, for the flu shots, how old for a senior citizen? Is it 50 yrs.& up?
R.Dale
Rdd000001@aol.com

Editor: Persons 50+ Should Get Flu Shot – Not FluMist, says National Center for Infectious Diseases.

What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) (trade name FluMistTM)?

LAIV is a new influenza vaccine that was licensed in 2003. It is different from the already licensed influenza vaccine (also called the "flu shot") because LAIV contains weakened live influenza viruses instead of killed viruses and is administered by nasal spray instead of injection.

LAIV contains live viruses, whereas the inactivated vaccine contains killed viruses. LAIV is administered by nasal sprayer, while the inactivated vaccine is administered by needle. LAIV is approved for use only among healthy persons aged 5-49 years. Inactivated influenza vaccine is approved for use among persons aged >6 months, including healthy persons and those with chronic medical conditions.

Do I Qualify for Reverse Mortgage?

I am 62, single, dob March 31, 1941. Will be closing soon on new house
built on land I purchased in total.
Mortgage will be 167,000
Land is worth 70,000 to 90,000 I paid 70,000
Under new laws, do I qualify for reverse mortgage?
Am I required to wait a year?
It is my understanding I would have to use any loan I would qualify for to
pay on my mortgage. Do I have to pay it off in full?
I would love to use my equity to reduce or have no mortgage payments.
Please respond to this email address, "Yvonne Poole" <ypoole@mediview.net> or to matt1616@intergate.com

Editor: Yvonne, you need to talk to your personal banker or CPA. Reverse mortgage laws vary by state.

Volunteers Write People in Nursing Homes

Hello! I run an organization called A Friendly Word. We are a group of volunteers that write letters to nursing home residents, to brighten their day. I have run this group over the past 2 years, and it has really grown! I now have over 500 pen pal matches, and it has grown too large for one person to handle. I am hoping to find a group that might be able to take over the pen pal program, instead of just ending it, because the seniors really enjoy the letters. Does your organization know of anyone that might be willing to help?

For more information please check out my website http://www.afriendlyword.com

Thanks so much - Amy Ready amy@afriendlyword.com

Editor: Great idea and I hope this publicity helps. We will also add you to our senior links.

Is Forteo Covered by Medicare

Could you please find out if the new drug Forteo ( Eli Lily) used for the treatment for osteoporosis is covered by Medicare ?? Do you know of a website that might give me an answer ?? I enjoyed your website very much. Thank You

Robert Farkouh

Editor: We spent sometime searching around Medicare and could not find an answer. The best bet is to ask your doctor.

Senior Writes Book on Alcoholism

Dear Editor, At the ripe young age of 76 I decided to give up my anonymity and write about my alcohol addiction. I have 6 grandchildren and I wanted them to be aware of the fact that they are very susceptible to alcoholism due to the fact that it is inherited. It was a very hard choice to make. My book is called,

The Road To Recovery-Judaism and Alcoholism. The publisher is Publish America and it can be ordered on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. I hope this book will inspire other people who have a similar problem to discuss it with their friends and family. Carol Greenberg

Editor: Congratulations, Carol, on winning in the battle with alcohol addiction and writing a book to help others. Hope this helps you sell a few.

Concerned About Shock Treatments Given Mom
I know that most of the people out there in RV's are over 50. I am trying to get the word out about what is happening to our seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dimentia. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s earlier this year, early stages...she is 71. She went into a nursing home, was there for 7 weeks and was resistant. They sent her to a hospital for evaluation of her meds. They are now giving her ETC (Shock Treatment). I have been trying to find out info on it in association with Dementia and does it cause further memory loss, what kind of studies have been done etc. I am finding nothing except things that are appalling...more memory loss. Are they doing this to our seniors to make them compliant? Please help get the word out to our seniors....this is scary stuff. If you find out anything please let me know.
Thanks so much!
Terri Church 740-974-9885

Email: Tbooth3313@aol.com
God Bless!

Editor: You need to discuss this with medical professionals. If you are concerned about your Mom’s treatment, you should get a second and, possibly, a third opinion. Act now! I am also forwarding your email to an attorney, Beth Janicek, that specializes in elder abuse - in particular negligence and malpractice.

How to Reach Seniors in Florida
Hi, I was looking to advertise in a senior magazine and was just wondering if you reached seniors in Florida.If you didn't would you happen to know any other magazines that did in the area?

Name: Tim Lofgren
Email: cyber20125@aol.com

Editor: We are an online publication, thus, we reach English speaking senior citizens around the world. We do have many readers in Florida. Almost every major city – and certainly in Florida – has a publication for senior citizens.

Writer Wants Our Guidelines

Would please send me your writer's guidelines. I'm a travel writer. Also, I have a novel coming out soon that would be of interest to your mature readers. Perhaps you'd like to review it. Thanks. Janet Go

Editor: We do not have any writer's guidelines, because we cannot afford to pay for contributions. We do welcome free submissions on topics of high interest to senior citizens. Send them to editor@seniorjournal.com. We are also looking for some volunteers to help with this site.

Name: Jackie Clark
Email: atulip4u@carolina.rr.com

I am trying to find a prescription card for my grandmother that will help with the cost of her medicine costs. They ran an add on TV about a prescription card, saying that is was a government issued card. My mom gave me the number but I have no idea what the company name is. Is it safe to call these places, does a government funded prescription plan exist for senior citizens? If so, how to get in contact with them? Thank you!!

Editor: Just today the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging released a new list of drug discount programs. Read his release...

I am hoping you could answer a question for me. I am a graduate student of urban planning who is currently researching safety surfaces for use with senior populations.

I cannot find any information about paving or flooring surfaces specifically designed to be safer and more shock absorbing for seniors. Do such materials exist? If so, do you have any idea where I can look for more information or clinical trial results? (I have found plenty of recycled tire-playground surfaces, but nothing about senior citizens).

Sophie Hartshorn

Editor: Interesting thought. Falls are certainly a major problem for the elderly and your question is one that needs some study. We will post your letter hoping someone has some ideas.

Please consider posting news about my new book aimed at those over 50.

THE WAY IT WAS,
Nostalgic Tales of HotRods and Romance
by Chuck Klein
Nothing, since Henry Gregor Felson wrote Hot Rod, Street Rod, et. al., in the 1950s has been published in this genre until now. Chuck Klein, a member of the Knights of the 20th Century hot rod club (est. 1955) and author of Circa 1957 (now out of print, but selling for 2x-3x original retail price for used copies), has, in tandem with noted hot rod illustrator, Bill Lutz, written a series of illustrated, car-intensive, historically and technically correct slices of Americana stories.
More details, reviews and story excerpts, click here: www.chuckkleinauthor.com/short.html
Real car books of historical fiction don't come along very often and, like all small press publications, are soon out-of-print. Don't let this one slip away.
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Send a check or MO to: BEACH HOUSE BOOKS, POB 7151, Chesterfield, MO 63006
See ya on the street,

Chuck Klein, Author
www.chuckklein.com

My mother is 85 years of age. She lives in Orlando, Florida with my brother who is physically challenged in that he cannot hear nor can he speak. He does have a job during the day, yet my mother finds life lonely. She is a lively woman & enjoys life, however I am attempting to find a Senior Citizen Center in Orlando where she will be able to meet other men & women. Can you please give me some information. Many thanks.
Myriam DiLorenzo

Editor - This is the elder hot line for Orange County - (407) 897-6464. This is a Web page that may help, too. - http://www.orangecountyfl.net/dept/hfs/aging_office/links.htm

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