Tag Archives: seniors
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Meets with Seniors at B’nai B’rith Apartments of Deerfield Beach – B’nai B’rith International
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) visited the B’nai B’rith Apartments of Deerfield Beach, Florida, today, where she witnessed firsthand how vital affordable housing is for the wellbeing of seniors. “B’nai B’rith Apartments of Deerfield Beach is a great example of our community’s dedication to providing affordable housing for seniors. Read more » »
The Affordable Care Act 14: The Impact on Older Adults – B’nai B’rith International
Remember in 2010 when President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law? Afterwards, discussions about the legislation monopolized our political discourse; people had strong opinions on both sides of the debate. Those conversations continued in earnest until the summer of 2017 when Congress’ effort failed to repeal and replace the ACA. Read more » »
Prescription Drugs for Seniors: A Trip Back in Time – B’nai B’rith International
Who remembers as a kid learning how a bill becomes a law? While I can’t remember the exact grade, I remember my teacher showing the video from School House Rock: “I’m Just a Bill.” When I was a kid, this short video was a staple of social studies classrooms. It’s a three-minute animated cartoon explaining how a bill becomes a law. Read more » »
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani Engages With Seniors at B’nai B’rith Affordable Housing Building in Arizona – B’nai B’rith International
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B’nai B’rith Attends White House Event Marking Older Americans Month – B’nai B’rith International
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Seniors and High Interest Rates: An Uneven Result – B’nai B’rith International
Has anyone been able to read the news over the past couple of years without noticing articles about high interest rates? Everywhere you look there is a financial pundit predicting how the Federal Reserve will respond to the most recent economic news. Over the past several years, the Fed has raised interest rates to fight inflation. Read more » »
Imagine Life Without Internet. Some May Have To. – B’nai B’rith International
In my household, the internet might be the single most important utility. That’s saying a lot when you consider water and electricity. Whether it’s television, ordering food, buying stuff for the kids or a thousand other things, everything we do is through the web. I can’t imagine having to run out every time we need diapers. Read more » »
Protecting Seniors From Scams and Fraud – B’nai B’rith International
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Grandfamilies: Grandparents Who Go the Extra 100 Miles – B’nai B’rith International
I love my two kids, but parenting is exhausting. The days of putting my feet up on the couch to watch a ball game are over. I joke with my wife that if our kids attend sleep away camp, it’s going to feel like a vacation. Often, sitting down to watch television at 8: 45 ends with me asleep on the couch by 9 p.m. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith’s Reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union Address – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address tonight with a keen focus on Israel and anti-Semitism. Read more » »
