Death with dignity shaping end of life care
A New Haven AP feature profiles hospice programs easing terminal illness. It follows Bob Gery and his father Benjamin Gebersky, who died of pancreatic cancer in 1976, noting hospice aims to let patients live fully until death while supporting families. Hospice Inc. of New Haven, founded 1971, operates with a $500000 budget, funds from Medicare Medicaid foundations and private sources, and 27 staff plus 74 volunteers. Care is home based with daytime and evening visits and 24 7 emergency availability.
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Family leader in Hospice of New Haven recalls aims
F Dobihal Jr. president and founder of Hospice of New Haven reflects on his seven months studying St Christopher's Hospice in London. He discusses death as an anxious topic and the need for hospice workers to help patients and families understand what may come after.
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Why do ugliest rugs last forever
A humorous trio ofEpigrams and quirks on everyday life. The author cites observations about stubbornly lasting household items wasted warranties and odd human foibles with a light satirical tone.
Fragmented Wit and Warnings in Old Cartoon Riff
A satirical snippet contrasts a child outfitted for winter with skis and a distant hill, hinting at humorous weather or travel misadventure. An old car’s service quality is linked to new tires and eventual failure, while a pregnancy remark trails off, leaving an incomplete thought.
Burden of form filings eased by Social Security law change
Six million employers will file wages differently under a 1978 law change. Annual W-2 wage reporting replaces quarterly forms for IRS and Social Security, with quarterly wage tax summaries still due to IRS. W-2s go to Social Security administration and determine quarters of coverage for benefits. Self employed earners gain four quarters per year based on $250 annual earnings.
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