Advocate Now, Provide for the Future
ALFA Update recently covered a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report, which says the aging U.S. population could fuel an increased federal deficit. Between now and 2030, the number of adults over the age of 75 will double and the number over 85 will triple. But here’s the challenge: 60 percent of those older adults [...]
Social Media Spread
The Chicago Tribune ran an article today that talks about cities in Illinois that are using Twitter as a reverse 911 system for the city to send information to residents. Cities are using the platform to communicate road closings or construction, missing persons, gypsy moth spraying, and other information to residents who sign up for [...]
Good News for Mr. Haubner
An article in ALFA Update quickly received more than 100 hits from the e-newsletter’s readers yesterday. This coverage of Larry Haubner – a 107-year-old assisted living resident who has outlived his savings (twice) – was part of a recent media push to tell Mr. Haubner’s story and raise awareness about the benefits of assisted living. [...]