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Transportation for the Elderly
Second to Maine, Vermont is the most rural state in the nation, posing a challenge for the non-driving elderly to get to the doctor, the grocery store, the bank, or simply to enjoy lunch with a friend. Fortunately, the non-profit organization, Vermont’s Area Agencies on Aging, provides transportation services to help meet the needs of our elders. Depending on the county in which a Vermont resident who is 60 or older lives, a specific agency under the umbrella of Vermont’s Area Agencies on Aging are available: Champlain Valley...
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After the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market tragedy, I felt sad for Russell Weller, as he had to live and sleep burdened by horrific deaths. In 2006, he was convicted of ten counts of manslaughter. Though he did not serve prison time, he lived in a personal prison for the remainder of his life as a recluse, hunkered in is home with the venetian blinds permanently closed. He died in December 2010 at the age of ninety-three, more than seven years after the accident. My family was angry with Russell Weller while I was angry with his family –...
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