| Elderly caught in poverty trap
Thousands of Norfolk's pensioners are being plunged into poverty as they struggle to cope with increasing levels of debt.New figures reveal that a staggering 26,400 people in Norfolk over the age of 60 are now officially classed as “income deprived".The figure accounts for 12.9pc of all over 60s in the county and Norwich is the worst affected area with 4,700 (18.5pc) living in poverty. As the state pension fails to keep pace with inflation, many pensioners are falling heavily into debt and struggling to pay off rising energy bills, council tax, costs of care and the general cost of living.Today, as county council chiefs announced a major study into the problem, warnings were made that poverty amongst the elderly will get worse unless drastic action is taken to give them more support.Norwich Citizens' Advice Bureau deals with growing numbers of elderly people getting in touch with debt problems.Andy Cobb, who manages the charity's Debtline, said today: “We are definitely seeing more elderly people.
Ward 1 residents want to stop 128 traffic light
Ron Ross had himself convinced that the tide of favor for the proposed Gloucester Crossing shopping mall in Gloucester had risen.
But the Atlantic Road resident's prediction of a 60-40 ratio of residents for and against Boston developer Sam Park's proposed commercial-residential complex was blown out of the water by an informal showing of hands at a Ward 1 community meeting Tuesday night in the Fuller Elementary School cafeteria. Of nearly 50 East Gloucester residents, only Ross and two others raised their hands in favor of the project.
Park wants to build a 180,000-square-foot development featuring major retail stores, a hotel, an assisted-living center, restaurants and a bank on 33 acres adjacent to Fuller School that he acquired in December for $3.2 million.
Professionals on the move
Jason Springer has been appointed vice president of human resources at Advocate at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter was named to the National Governor's Association (NGA) State Alliance for e-Health, an initiative designed to improve the quality and efficiency of the country's health care system.Kevin Keough was reelected as association president for 2007 at January's Plumbing and Piping Contractors Association of Northern Indiana meeting. Others elected include Doug Young as vice president; Tom Fistrovich as secretary/treasurer; and Jerry Keough, Walter Reichelt and David Chermak as directors.American Trust & Savings Bank, with branches in Whiting, Hammond, Crown Point and Munster, announces the hiring of John Wilkening as vice president-director of business development and Rory Restle as residential mortgage manager.Peoples Bank announces that Mary Ciciora has joined the Wealth Management Group at Peoples Bank, Jennifer Gunning as been promoted to assistant banking center manager of the Schererville Banking Center and Susan Crose has been promoted to head teller of the Munster Banking Center.Dr.
Winners of 2006 ProAging Award Announced
Vienna, VA (PRWeb) February 1, 2007 -- ProAging.com and Guide to Retirement Living are pleased to announce the winners of the annual ProAging Awards. The awards honor senior-serving professionals who voluntarily exceed their job descriptions, providing their clients with excellent care and service.
Each of the 16 winners honored this year demonstrated exceptional achievement in their respective fields.
● Sherry Rush, a paralegal with Accent on Elder Law, was honored not only for her outstanding professionalism, but for understanding her clients' personal struggles. Her nominator recalled a time when, after a visiting a client at his home to go over documents, she noticed that there were no groceries in the kitchen. She then took the client to the grocery store and fixed him something to eat.
The Perfect Pied-a-Terre: Homes International Corp. Presents the ...
The Plaza, presented by Homes International Corp., is a revolutionary concept in mixed use living with combinations of private residences and complete hotel services, offering owners unprecedented flexibility and income-earning potential. Construction is set to begin this year in Panama City. (PRWEB) February 11, 2007 -- Homes International Corp. presents a revolutionary concept in income-earning property with the launch of The Plaza, a new mixed-use residential and hotel tower in Panama City's fashionable Obarrio district.
The Plaza is the first of its kind, combining private residences and hotel services in an elegant, modern design. Each 1-bedroom residential apartment in the 34-storey tower is flanked by a hotel room with a separate entrance, with the option to rent out one or both units, offering owners unprecedented flexibility and income-earning potential.
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