Our Autism Fight Is Personal

By J.B. Handley

Author

How To End The Autism Epidemic 

My wife, Lisa, and I never started out with the goal of being lightning rods in the national debate over autism and vaccines in the United States.  We just wanted to understand what happened to our 2-month-old son Jamison and how we could help him.

Idaho® Potato Gnocchi with Stout Braised Short Ribs and Irish Cream Sauce

The aging population rapidly increases and between 2015 and 2050, the number of older adults will double from about 12% to 22%. This is an expected increase from 900 million to 2 billion people over the age of 60. Older people face special physical and mental health challenges which need attention.

Meet the Smith family.

Both parents work, and they make good money. From the outside, life looks good — a new Tahoe, a big house, and private schools for the kids. But in reality, the Smiths are barely scraping by. With the help of credit cards and car loans, they spend more money than they make, and they’re just one financial emergency away from being in serious trouble.

Then, there’s the Williams family.

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Halloween Recipes and Crafts   

The Scout Elves have some spellbinding ideas for you this Halloween, including sweet and slightly spooky recipes, quick costume ideas and fun North Pole facts!

DIY Costumes

Use the Scout Elves’ ideas for costumes to create quick and easy outfits that are sure to be a hit!

Most do not fully understand the influence of the billionaire class on our elections—many times more than Russia or China put together.  Before voting in the midterms it might be wise to assess what billionaire influences you support.

181009-N-DC385-2050 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2018) Seaman Ryan Cunningham, from Ogden, Utah, stands forward lookout watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship departs San Francisco. Bonhomme Richard is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cosmo Walrath/Released)

Fall has arrived, which means it's time for flannels, football, and finding the perfect health insurance plan.

That's right -- nestled amidst all the seasonal festivities is Medicare's open enrollment season, which kicks off October 15. Seniors will have until December 7 to select their Medicare plans for the coming year. 

Seniors have a cornucopia of coverage options to choose from. In particular, they should be thankful for the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, which enables tens of millions of seniors to afford their medications.

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