Posts Tagged With ‘ Royce Shook ’

You can make anything happen, raise your voice For you hold the power to manifest your choice. Just like the one who put stars in the sky, You too can make your dreams come to life. The birds that soar high up in the air, Were taught to fly with utmost care. But just like them, you too can spread your wings, And achieve all your heart’s longings. And who do you think of when you say “I”? It’s the person who can reach for the sky, The one who has the power to make things right, And turn darkness into the brightest light. So go ahead, and make your mark, For you are the... Continue Reading

Retirement is becoming more and more of a pipe dream for workers all over the world. A troubled global economy paired with longer life expectancies is forcing many to continue to work far past the age they imagined because of a lack of sufficient savings. Governments have resorted to increasing the age at that citizens can receive money from social security plans in an effort to minimize the number of people in the system Governments are struggling to address this issue, often resorting to increasing the retirement age or reducing benefits in order to keep social security plans financially viable. Still,... Continue Reading

If you’re old enough to remember the Freedom 55 ads in North America, you might recall they encouraged people to buy life insurance so they could retire at age 55. A new poll by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce poll that found that 61 is now the average age Canadians hope to retire.  Believe it or not, the Canadian government’s stats show that from 2001 to 2021, the average age of retirement was 64.5 years old. I found it interesting that more than half of the non-retirees polled have doubts they will achieve that goal. 41 percent feel confident they are saving enough. With inflation... Continue Reading

Listen up! If you want some peace of mind when dealing with the complicated world of healthcare, you have got to get yourself a patient advocate. Sure, healthcare providers may have their own advocates, but those guys work for the man. Your personal health advocate can monitor things while you focus on feeling better. Having a patient advocate enables you or your family to concentrate on health, knowing a professional is watching out for them.  The advocate works with the staff to accomplish the goals of patient care. And, when necessary, can be assertive, pushing issues up the chain of command... Continue Reading

 What do patient advocates do? Well, they’re basically superheroes but not in scrubs. They swoop in to save the day when the healthcare system is making life more confusing than an IKEA instruction manual. The superhero has the goal of providing the client and their family with whatever they need to feel secure and properly cared for while engaged with the healthcare system. Some of these healthcare heroes focus on finding the best doctors and hospitals for their clients, while others tackle the beast that is health insurance. Most advocates assist their clients to obtain the best care for... Continue Reading

Healthcare has become increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, leading to the emergence of a new role – the patient advocate. My wife was in a hospital in Australia, about 10 years ago, and the hospital assigned us a social worker. Her job was to help us navigate their system. This role, I think, has evolved into the role of patient advocate. This role has evolved from social workers who were assigned to help patients navigate the healthcare system. Patient advocates are individuals who work to help patients navigate the healthcare system, save money, and ensure they receive the best... Continue Reading

 Libraries play an important role in preserving modern history by collecting, organizing, and preserving historical materials for future generations. These materials can include books, newspapers, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other documents that provide insight into the events, people, and cultures of the past. In particular, libraries collect and preserve materials that are often overlooked by other institutions, such as personal diaries, letters, and photographs of ordinary people, which can provide a unique perspective on historical events. They also often have specialized... Continue Reading

 Food banks need your help. You can help by doing some or all of: Raising Awareness: Many people are unaware of the hunger problem in their local community and how food banks can help. One way to get people to support their local food bank is to raise awareness about the issue through social media, flyers, posters, and community events. Volunteering: Volunteering at a local food bank is an excellent way to support the cause and make a difference. Encourage people to give their time by organizing volunteer events or creating a volunteer program. Organizing a Food Drive: Organizing a food drive... Continue Reading

 Many seniors want to tell their life stories but have no one to listen. A friend of mine is doing some research for one of the Aboriginal nations and she is, as part of the research, interviewing seniors and having them tell their life stories. She said that the seniors love to tell their stories and even though the generation she is interviewing was part of the residential school problem we had in Canada, their stories are upbeat and full of hope. I was thinking about the rest of us, who do not have a researcher willing to listen and transcribe our stories and thought there must be several ways... Continue Reading

 Many of us thought and may still think of the ’60s as a time of change, but there was a conservative element that was present in the decade. We tend to forget that the sixties had a strong conservative element. The 1960s was a time of significant cultural, social, and political change in the United States and other parts of the world. The conservative movement of the 1960s was a reaction to the perceived excesses of the liberal and progressive movements of the era, and it sought to promote traditional values and a more limited government role in society. One of the major accomplishments... Continue Reading