Julia K Cole

hypocrisy:the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. If only those who fight so diligently for refugees would use those same energies and passions to fight for the homeless right here in their homeland.  I wonder where is their courage when it comes to putting an end to the suffering of  those who reside in their own home state and city? Where is their  compassion when it comes to those who fought for the very freedoms we all enjoy?  I wonder...How can they can so easily turn a blind eye to the struggles and tragedies of those who live right the re in their very own neighborhoods, cit ies and sates and see so clearly the hardships of others?  Where is the sense of justice when it comes to the elderly here in the United States?  Where is the passion to fight for the rights of our elderly to live out their golden years without having to choose between much needed medicines and ...

The elderly are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold, and a geriatric expert is offering tips on keeping senior citizens safe.  They   produce less body heat, and hypothermia can develop even during sleep . A  good preventive step is  to make sure the elderly use extra blankets and to make sure that the temperature  where they reside is set appropriately .   Cool homes with temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees can trigger hypothermia in older people.  T he thermostat should be kept at a minimum of 70 degrees for the elderly. For the elderly, disabled, and those with special needs, the cold weather means it's harder to get to the pharmacy, shovel snow, or run to the grocery store. Joann Moore, the spokesperson for the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross, says now is the time to be a good neighbor, by getting out and knocking on the doors of your elderly neighbors to make sure they’re coping well.“First of all, I would recommend t...

Is Paying  It Forward In 2014 on Your List Of Things to Do?   Here are just a few ways you can check it off! Volunteer at your local Homeless Shelter.  Serve a hot meal to a neighbor or a stranger if you so desire. Visit/Volunteer at  a Nursing Home and/or Children's home. Your Local Shelter Is In Need Year Round! Foster, Rescue or Adopt a Pet from your Local Shelter.Shelters are Always looking for donations in the form of money, blankets, cleaning supplies, food, toys.  Volunteer to hold and play with kittens and pups and/or walk a dog at Your local shelters. Shovel snow, salt down sidewalks, walkways of neighbors, local restaurants, stores Clean public toilets Check in on your Elderly and/or disabled neighbors to make sure they have what they need with respect to heating (or cooling during warmer months), blankets, plumbing in working order, etc. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* PET FOOD BANK: Donate Food for Needy families with pets. Fin...