by fawcettlaw | Nov 9, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
The election results are in, now we need to make sense of them. It’s time to cut through the myths and scare tactics that are distracting the country from a civil debate about how best to reform our broken health care system. The fact is, older Americans use...
by fawcettlaw | Oct 21, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Exercise and healthful eating might help keep you going, but successful aging is also a psychological feat. Studies show that loneliness can speed aging no matter how well you care for your body. People who maintain a network of social support do best. Companionship...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 30, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
In recent years, the concept of elder-friendly communities has become central to the notion of aging in place. Described in various ways, an elder-friendly community is a place where “people can live their entire lives, if they so desire, rather than having to...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 12, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Have you ever wondered why political candidates spend so much time visiting elderly housing complexes and senior centers. During the 2008 presidential election, when younger voters nationwide reportedly turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots for President...
by fawcettlaw | Aug 27, 2012 | Fawcett & Fawcett, From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Labor Day was first celebrated in on September 5, 1882. According to the United States Department of Labor, Labor Day is the creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national...
