Experts from AARP and the PA Consumer Advocate's office will be on hand to tell you about potential changes that could result in dramatic increases in your electric bill over the next two years.
Intended Audience: General Public
Reservation Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Contact: John Vargo
Phone: (717)231-5325
Additional Information: AARP will also provide information about how YOU can take action against electricity price hikes. Limited seating, registration required by calling 1-877-926-8300 by March 2. All registered attendees will receive complimentary snacks and materials.
Handicap Access:
WHEN?
Date: March 6, 2009
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
WHERE?
South Side Senior Center 401 W. Berwick Street, Easton, Pennsylvania Northampton County
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Today
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association will meet today from 2:00 - 3:30 in Conference Room West, Third Floor, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Our previously scheduled dementia tour will NOT occur at today, but will be rescheduled for another meeting. Our deepest condolences to the presenter as she deals with a death in her family.
Our previously scheduled dementia tour will NOT occur at today, but will be rescheduled for another meeting. Our deepest condolences to the presenter as she deals with a death in her family.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Is Health Care Recession-Proof?
If the job numbers coming out of Long Island are any indication, then healthcare’s reputation as a “recession-proof” industry is well warranted.
As reported by Newsday on Feb. 2 ("Health care seen as recession-proof job sector"), figures from New York’s Department of Labor show Long Island adding 2,500 education and health service jobs in the 2008 calendar year, even as other sectors suffered serious losses, with trade, transportation and utilities shedding 6,700 jobs and professional and business services shedding 4,700 jobs.
Click here to read PHI's full story on the issue.
What do you think? Have you seen the recession impacting the direct care workforce jobs? Click below on the word "comments" to leave your opinion.
As reported by Newsday on Feb. 2 ("Health care seen as recession-proof job sector"), figures from New York’s Department of Labor show Long Island adding 2,500 education and health service jobs in the 2008 calendar year, even as other sectors suffered serious losses, with trade, transportation and utilities shedding 6,700 jobs and professional and business services shedding 4,700 jobs.
Click here to read PHI's full story on the issue.
What do you think? Have you seen the recession impacting the direct care workforce jobs? Click below on the word "comments" to leave your opinion.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Has Anti-Cancer Components!
According to the matherlifeways Aging in Action newsletter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Has Anti-Cancer Components!
A recent study by Javier Menendez and colleagues found that a chemical in extra-virgin olive oil reduced certain cancer genes. The study showed that good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains certain chemicals that can reduce the risk for breast cancer. Click here for the full story.
A recent study by Javier Menendez and colleagues found that a chemical in extra-virgin olive oil reduced certain cancer genes. The study showed that good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains certain chemicals that can reduce the risk for breast cancer. Click here for the full story.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Who Are Direct Care Workers?
PHI released a new fact sheet on direct care workers. Did you know?:
- 88 % Female
- 52 % Minority
- 21 % Foreign born
- Average age: 41
- Median Annual Earnings for direct-care workers: $17,000
- 42 % Some college or advanced degree
- 41 % Receive public benefits such as Medicaid or food stamps
- 27 % Have no health insurance
Click here to read PHI's full story and the report
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