"Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. [2 Corinthians 4:16]"
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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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Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection

When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Avoid bites and illness; although the chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low, the risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old.
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Upper GI Series

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) series uses x rays to diagnose problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It may also be used to examine the small intestine. The upper GI series can show a blockage, abnormal growth, ulcer, or a problem with the way an organ is working.
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What is Medicare?

Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those who have disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care.
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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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Directory for Seniors in North Dakota
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
seniorsinnorthdakota.com

.·:*¨°¨*:·. Resource Directory for Senior Citizens in Florida .·:*¨°¨*:·.
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.florida.seniorsintheusa.com

Directory for Seniors in Kentucky
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsinkentucky.com

Directory for Seniors in Louisiana
Resources for the Louisiana Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
www.seniorsinlouisiana.com

Directory for Seniors in Nevada
Giving Nevada Seniors More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
seniorsinnevada.com

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Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
florida.seniorsintheusa.com

Directory for Seniors in West Virginia
Having trouble seeing things on your computer screen? Around the age of 45, many people find their eyes start to lose the ability to adjust their focus to see objects that are neat. Our site is very easy to read. Have a look!
www.seniorsinwestvirginia.com

Directory for Seniors in Iowa
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
seniorsiniowa.com

Directory for Seniors in Alaska
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Life – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsInAlaska.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
www.seniorsinalaska.com

Directory for Seniors in Alabama
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
seniorsinalabama.com