"A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. I reckon, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, it because most nights I went to bed and slept when I should have sat up and worried."
- Kent, Dorothea

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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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are also referred to as life care communities. Entering one is usually a once-in-a-lifetime choice and that's the appeal. Many have large campuses that include separate housing for those who live very independently, assisted living facilities that offer more support, and nursing homes for those needing skilled nursing care. With all on the same grounds, people who are relatively active, as well as those who have serious physical and mental disabilities, all live nearby. Residents then move from one housing choice to another as their needs change.
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Fiber

An apple a day--that is, a whole apple with the skin--will give you approximately 3.6 grams of fiber. That's a good start, but you still need a lot more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to meet the daily level of 20 to 30 grams of fiber recommended by the National Cancer Institute. Eating foods with plenty of complex carbohydrates and fiber (vegetables, fruits, and grain products) is part of a healthy diet for several reasons.
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Preparing Ground Beef for Safe Consumption

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills. Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods.
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www.seniorsinindiana.com

Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Indiana
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsOfIndiana.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
www.seniorsofindiana.com

Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Indiana
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsOfIndiana.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
seniorsofindiana.com

Directory for Seniors in Indiana
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.
seniorsinindiana.com

Retire in Indiana
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 near. Our site is very easy to read. Have a look!
retireinindiana.com

Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Indiana
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsOfIndiana.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
www.seniorsofindiana.com

Directory for Seniors in Indiana
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.seniorsinindiana.com

Retire in Indiana
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 near. Our site is very easy to read. Have a look!
www.retireinindiana.com

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

US Cities Shopping Directory
Shopping in the USA: Find Local Stores near you.
www.ShopUSCities.org

Directory for Seniors in Nebraska
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.seniorsinnebraska.com