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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1981
Page
5
Jean Rogers of the Illinois Department on Aging warns that long term elder care will dominate the 1980s. With scarce data and budgets at risk, Medicaid caps threaten nursing home admissions, leaving the system at current levels if others depart.
Illinois researchers including Ms. Rogers urge research into how to care for aging residents outside institutions. They cite $30 million monthly in Illinois nursing home costs, fear of institutionalization, and test programs from Joliet to Carbondale such as food stamp based services, adult day care, an adopt an older person scheme, and a computer needs network to secure benefits.
A 7 p.m. benefit fashion show at West Frankfort High School auditorium supports the American Cancer Society of Franklin County. Beta Sigma Phi sponsors invite the public with a $3 voluntary donation or advance tickets from members. The program features local fashions, talent and music, with door prizes from area merchants.
A reader argues that women are the true gossipmongers while defending the value of humor and caution in "man talk." Dear Ann Landers confirms the distinction between gossip and egotism and offers a thoughtful exchange about vulnerability and sharing affection. Bianca thanks readers for a quote about love and giving it away.
A Lutheran World Federation survey reports 69.6 million Lutherans worldwide. About 52 million live in Europe and roughly 9 million reside in the United States.
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