Aging Parents

Social workers have been around since the 19th century, meeting the needs of the indigent and poor. The profession was created to meet the needs of a changing society, much like its function today. Any environment in which coping skills, survival skills or at-risk factors for a person's well being are needed is a place where the... more »

There are a variety of health care benefits covered by Medicare. Medicare was established as a social insurance program to be administered by the federal government. People over 65 qualify for the program, which was originally signed into law as part of the Social Security Act of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Part "C" was added... more »

Daycare teachers hold one of the most important and responsible jobs in the world: the care and education of our youngest learners. None of us would entrust that task to just anyone; we want to know that our child's teacher is qualified in terms of background and temperament. A person with that kind of credential must be... more »

Americans are loath to talk about death, dying, legal and money matters with family members, so it becomes difficult for adult children to sort out their parents' affairs after their deaths. The time to broach the subject is now, when your parents are healthy and able to have constructive input. As hard as this is, there are ways to... more »

An employee assistance program is provided by employers to assist in handling personal issues that may arise. These resources typically include short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their families. Giving employees the tools needed to handle issues also positively impacts performance in the workplace. more »