SENIOR CITIZEN RIGHTS

For the elderly who receive senior citizen care, it is important to understand the benefits afforded under the Older Americans Act.

Senior citizens need and have the rights to many services offered by the government of Pittsburgh and non profit organizations, but getting the right information can be a hassle, unless you know where to go. And this is where these agencies come into play.

It is important to know your rights as a renter. California has many laws designed to protect tenants.

I strongly advise you to read this. Typically, when you enter a hospital you are in pain, or even unconscious. If you are a senior citizen on Medicare the hospital is required to give you information on your Medicare rights. Few people actually read the fine print.

Renters have rights and these include privacy as well as repairs. Learn when and how a landlord can enter your home, what repairs must be made and how rental property must be maintained.

Seniors and low-income individuals/families may be eligible for discounts from utility and telephone companies, medical and auto insurance companies, property taxes and many more. But these companies don't offer this information; YOU HAVE TO ASK!

A summarized article of the views of each Democrat running for President.

Elderly abuse often goes unnoticed by the naked eye and can happen at any moment. It may be a fellow-co-worker, family member, or perhaps even a spouse or friend. If you see or suspect this, here's an immediate response plan to help someone you love.

The Senate actually had to come up with a bill to stop the administration from instructing U.S. soldiers to give Miranda Rights to suspected terrorists on foreign soil. The Miranda Act was written for U.S. citizens.

The New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival will be held April 9th through the 20th, kicked off by a screening of Jonathan Demme's, "Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower Ninth Ward," followed by a discussion with the Academy Award Winning Director.

equality, racial discrimination, suffrage for women and African Americans, Feminist movement, comparable worth, affirmative action, civil rights effect on democracy

Article describing the rewards that can result from cultivating friendships with senior citizens.

Who helps elderly residents of nursing homes from neglect or abuse? The Ombudsman Program for Long-Term Care Residents steps in when concerns arise. Here's how it works and what it takes to be a volunteer ombudsman.

This true-crime account of elderly abuse includes financial exploitation, fraud, identity theft and false imprisonment while pointing out a loss of rights that accompany a senior who loses their mental capacity.

An analysis of Michael Moore's film "Fahrenheit 9/11" for Interpersonal Communications and the barriers to perception and communication that occured prior, during and after September 11th, 2001.

A look at how current health care affects Americans, especially seniuor citizens and some suggestions for improvement

Elder care is a growing concern in America. The percentage of seniors is growing and the need for comprehensive elder care is also.

A Clockwork Orange, a book originally published in 1962, written by Anthony Burgess, is about a group of youth who like to beat up old men, rape women, and rob stores.

The advancement of women's journalism in society including mass media and journalism. This paper desscribes Peggy Hull, one woman's passion for journalism and trials and tribulations as a war correspondent throughout her life.