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Find a New Doctor
Changing doctors can be worrysome, but it doesn�t have to be. Get a list of physicians in your area who are sensitive to the special health care needs of older adults
Vitamin Use and Abuse
Vitamin E, Vitamin C, multivitamins, calcium drops. Some of us pop four or more vitamins and dietary supplements a day. But this may do more harm than good. Some vitamins or supplements can interact with the prescription medications you take. Swallow with caution.
Record Your Medicines
Keeping a written record of all the medicines you take is one of the best things you can do for your health and safety. Everyone should use a personal medication record and share a copy with doctors, pharmacists and loved ones. It�s simple really. This user-friendly tool lets you create your personal medication record today.
AFT, NEA AFFILIATES TACKLE '65 PERCENT' MANDATE
Leaders and staff of AFT and NEA affiliates in five states gathered in Chicago last month to develop joint strategies for defeating so-called "65 percent solution" proposals. These plans would require school districts to direct 65 cents of every dollar to "classroom instruction" -- an idea that sounds appealing but in reality could cripple vital support services such as school nurses, libraries, meals, building maintenance and transportation. Promoted by prominent anti-public education advocates, various incarnations of the 65 percent mandate are appearing in an increasing number of states, including the five states represented at the meeting: Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Oregon and Washington. Proposals already have been adopted in Kansas, Louisiana, Texas and Georgia. AFT and NEA staff facilitated the Feb. 13-14 meeting, describing the 65 percent mandate and the people behind it, its impact on school support services, and ways to generate allies and messages. AFT and NEA representatives from each state then broke into groups to develop action plans, which they are implementing with the support of the national AFT and NEA. The meeting was part of the NEAFT Partnership, a project advancing the common goals of AFT and NEA members.