The Problem of Aging Elderly Widow in Society
In this fourth installment Chris MacGillis discusses the aging widow facing employment prejudice and scarce opportunities. She must overcome stereotypes about older women while those with prior work experience gain advantages. Sociologists advocate changing employer attitudes and expanding supportive services.
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American soldiers present $50,000 to Tokyo orphanages
American soldiers headed for Korea presented about 50,000 to Tokyo orphanages as the charity fund at Camp Drake, the U S replacement depot in Korea and Japan, reported contributions since November 1951 totaling nearly 125,000 to orphanages and other worthy causes in Japan.
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Loneliness in Old Age Reflected in Social Circles
A reflection on loneliness in late life, noting that the fault lies with the lonely individual and suggesting the need to form new social connections to address isolation. The piece discusses the problem of where to begin building a fresh circle of friends in later years.
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