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The testimony on Capitol Hill in front of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel regarding the issue of sexual assault in the miltiary encouraged us to pull up some of the articles and references that SeniorWomen.com has, in the past, produced on our site. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered an opening statement. It has to be remembered that the Defense Task Force report also covered thousands of assaults on male military servicemembers. more »

Among Baby Boomers, only 20 percent of women have a backup plan if retirement happens sooner than expected. “Life’s unforeseen circumstances such as a job loss, health issues, or family obligations can derail the best of intentions. ” said Collinson. “Especially with so many women planning to delay retirement or continue working part-time in retirement, a backup plan is an essential part of a retirement strategy.” more »

Ferida Wolff writes: I was reading an article in the Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer about Winnie-the-Pooh. I remember the Pooh books. Many nights were spent with my kids tucked in and cozy as we followed Christopher Robin and the adventures of Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga and little Roo.   more »

I confessed, “I hate this. It’s taken all of the pleasure out of eating.” “Think of the alternative,” my daughters said. “Tommy choking, you trying the Heimlich, you panicking. Is that what you want?” “No,” I said. “I’ll talk to his doctors.” Although they discounted the nurse’s report, and said they’d never heard of a patient choking, the doctors concurred a Cookie Swallow Test might be a good idea. more »