Retirees and aging services highlighted in local figures
The report notes retirees grew 50 percent from 2008 to 2018 and averages pay in Lawrence for aides and nursing staff. It cites health-benefit gaps, lobbying by nursing homes, and a May Times piece on Mark Parkinson. Douglas County funds senior services, while research examines aging needs, costs, and school policy impacts.
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Lawrence
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
New York Times
Social Services
Douglas County
Douglas County Senior Services Inc
David. B Oliver
University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Center
Columbia
Oliver
Amy Byergo
University of Missouri Adult Day Connection
Byergo
Douglas
Rebecca Holmes
Boomers consider staying put amid shaky economy poll says
A AP LifeGoesStrong poll finds many baby boomers born 1946 to 1964 plan to stay in place during retirement. About 60 percent report retirement plans or investments lost value in the downturn and 53 percent expect to delay retirement due to reduced nest eggs. Home prices have fallen about a third, fueling worries about real estate as retirement cash.
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Washington
Associated Press- LifeGoesStrong.com
Barbara Corcoran
City weighs curbside recycling options and costs
City officials lack a firm cost estimate for curbside recycling and consider two private vendor models a turn key service or processing only. The task force wants more discussion before any recommendation and will draft a report for the City Commission by year end while keeping current trash and yard waste collection.
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Task Force
Seniors fuel school support in Brookline and beyond
Don Laird of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce notes senior dominated precincts backed Columbia Schools. In Brookline Massachusetts seniors once used schools for after hours classes and tutoring, forming bonds with students. Despite Massachusetts cutting funds, Brookline seniors about 20 percent of residents, favored their schools, while Susan Esau of Lawrence Schools Foundation links retiree stability to strong infrastructure and quality schools.
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Don Laird
Columbia
Chamber of Commerce
Brookline
Mass
Massachusetts
Susan Esau
Lawrence Schools Foundation
Esau
Reporter Contact Information
Reporter Aaron Couch can be reached at 832 7217 and is on Twitter at twitter.com/aaroncouch for follow and updates.
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Twitter
Clawhorn
Aaron Couch
Aaroncouch
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