Aging seniors face independence clash with real job market
Retired Marion teacher Mary Reynolds shifts to volunteer work as she confronts a looming rise in senior employment. Experts warn Iowa's over 60 population will double in 20 years, stressing social services and hospital staffing while many prefer home-based care over nursing homes.
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Marion Historical Association
Joe Nassif
Hawkeye Area
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Iowa
Selk
Iowa General Assembly
Connie Benton Wolfe
Elderly Services Inc
Iowa City
Wolfe
University of Iowa
UI nursing enrollments hold steady amid rising costs and large freshman class
Iowa facilities report stable nursing enrollment despite national declines due to media reports of overtime and shortages. UI cites strong reputation and economic factors as reasons. UI also notes one of its largest freshman classes, over 4 000, aided by a four year graduation contract that boosts retention.
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FedEx launches postal air transport contract with USPS
FedEx begins the air portion of its seven year USPS deal in Memphis with up to 3.3 million pounds of mail daily. About 500 pilots 250 aircraft mechanics and 1 200 cargo handlers are hired to service the contract and self service drop boxes roll out from Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale, expanding nationwide by next year. The Postal Service estmates saving about $1 billion in air transport costs while expanding Express Mail and Priority services.
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