Congressman Marion Berry says a bill he’s offering would reduce health-care costs so that insurance coverage would be cheaper and thus available to millions more Americans.

Congressman Marion Berry said Thursday his measure would also cut the costs of the federal government’s Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Democrat who represents the 1st District in east Arkansas said he was offering his measure as an alternative to the bill being promoted by President Obama. He said that the President bill’s anti-abortion provisions are not strong enough, or mandating Americans to have health care insurance. He also comments on the Health Care czar on KFFB’S open mic with KFFB’S Bob Connell, Open Mic will air Monday at 7:40 am and 5:40 pm. and will be available at KFFB.COM.

Berry also said his measure would not require health-insurance coverage to be offered or provided to any more people, but would make that more likely as costs go down.

Louis A. Anderson US Census Bureau talks with Bob Connell General Manager of KFFB 106.1 on Open Mic about the importance of the US Census and job opportunities working for the US Census Bureau.

The important work of the Census helps to identify how $400.Billion is distributed to the States as turn back funds for roads, schools, hospitals and various infrastructures locally, should those decisions be based on population. Nationally, the Census Count balances the 435 members of the House of Representatives evenly across the population as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The Decennial Census has been done every 10 years, since 1790.

The U.S. Census Bureau maintains a number of offices throughout the United States, however the Decennial Census Offices opened in mid 2008 to count everyone in the United States for the “every 10 year census”. The Decennial Census Day is April 1, 2010 and operations have been on-going for the past year and a half, in preparation.

The Census Bureau will employ over 1.3 Million people in the United States to count every person once and in the right place. It is the largest peacetime mobilization of a workforce ever. Local Census Taker positions are available with hourly salaries starting at $12.75, depending on responsibilities and location. Part-time, weekend, or nights are available for any individual who needs a flexible schedule.

Applications are taken locally. To schedule an appointment, applicants must call (866) 861-2010 and the local census office will answer and schedule taking an application and an employment test in the immediate proximity to the applicant’s home. Census Takers are hired to work in the neighborhoods they live in, but any work mileage incurred is reimbursed as a government expense.

To localize our recruiting efforts even more, we will be at the Job Fair in Fairfield Bay at the Senior Center this Saturday, the 20th of February from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Applicants can sign up to provide their application and take the employment exam immediately. To schedule a spot for the employment exam, just call the Recruiting Hotline at (866) 861-2010.

 

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David A. Lipschitz, MD, Ph.D is among the most renowned geriatricians in the world  talks with Bob Connell General Manager of KFFB 106.1 on Open Mic about his new book More (not less).

With decades of clinical experience and scientific research, Dr. David is committed to helping adults of all ages be better consumers of health care.

As Director of The Longevity Center at St. Vincent, Dr. David is nationally recognized as a leader in the field of geriatrics. Dr. David has served as both Chair of the Research Committee of the American Geriatrics Society and Chair of the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs. He is consistently named one of the “Best Doctors in America,” and he has been featured on numerous media outlets, including the Today Show, discussing aspects senior health.

Dr. David’s greatest goal is to educate the public about aging. Most importantly, he aims to empower people with the tools to live longer, happier, and healthier lives.

 

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Ed Haas Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging talks about the White River Area Agency on Aging on day number 4 with KFFB 106.1’s Bob Connell on Open Mic. For more information on White River Area on Aging Click Here

Programs & Services of WRAAA

At WRAAA, our people are dedicated to serving older Arkansans. We hope that this website is helpful in showing you what services we can offer, and that you will contact us with any questions, or if you believe we can assist you in any way with your senior care needs. For example:

Do you know someone who is homebound, or at risk for poor nutrition? Or maybe someone feels isolated, and interaction with others could help them live a more meaningful life? Click the Senior Centers link to the left and a list of senior centers and their contact information is available right away!

Perhaps you are a caregiver and need time to take a break for a short time? Or maybe you or your loved one needs help with managing their activities of daily living? Click the Home Care link or Caregiver Resources to see that we offer a Respite program for Caregivers, and personalized In-Home Care to help seniors remain independent.

Are you having difficulty working with a nursing home or an assisted living facility? Contact us and let our Ombudsman work with you and the facility. And did we mention that we offer Assisted Living, which includes a whirlpool tub, movie theater, wonderful food and lots of regular activities? Just click on the link to find out more!

Do you worry about falling and not being able to get to a phone? Or have a serious medical condition that may require emergency assistance quickly, or are you concerned about your safety in general? Click the Personal Emergency Response link to the left, and learn about our Help Line system.

Or maybe you know a senior who is on a limited income but needs a decent place to live. Just click on the Housing Assistance & Locations link and let us show you where our 12 apartment properties are located.

Or, like many, you just don’t know where to begin! In that case either click on the Information and Education link, or just pick up the phone and call us. Our specialists can guide you to various resources, and our Care Managers can help with these programs and paperwork.

 

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Ed Haas Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging talks about the Retirement day number 3 with KFFB 106.1’s Bob Connell on Open Mic. For more information on White River Area on Aging Click Here

Programs & Services of WRAAA

At WRAAA, our people are dedicated to serving older Arkansans. We hope that this website is helpful in showing you what services we can offer, and that you will contact us with any questions, or if you believe we can assist you in any way with your senior care needs. For example:

Do you know someone who is homebound, or at risk for poor nutrition? Or maybe someone feels isolated, and interaction with others could help them live a more meaningful life? Click the Senior Centers link to the left and a list of senior centers and their contact information is available right away!

Perhaps you are a caregiver and need time to take a break for a short time? Or maybe you or your loved one needs help with managing their activities of daily living? Click the Home Care link or Caregiver Resources to see that we offer a Respite program for Caregivers, and personalized In-Home Care to help seniors remain independent.

Are you having difficulty working with a nursing home or an assisted living facility? Contact us and let our Ombudsman work with you and the facility. And did we mention that we offer Assisted Living, which includes a whirlpool tub, movie theater, wonderful food and lots of regular activities? Just click on the link to find out more!

Do you worry about falling and not being able to get to a phone? Or have a serious medical condition that may require emergency assistance quickly, or are you concerned about your safety in general? Click the Personal Emergency Response link to the left, and learn about our Help Line system.

Or maybe you know a senior who is on a limited income but needs a decent place to live. Just click on the Housing Assistance & Locations link and let us show you where our 12 apartment properties are located.

Or, like many, you just don’t know where to begin! In that case either click on the Information and Education link, or just pick up the phone and call us. Our specialists can guide you to various resources, and our Care Managers can help with these programs and paperwork.

 

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Ed Haas Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging talks about the Long Term Care day number 2 with KFFB 106.1’s Bob Connell on Open Mic. For more information on White River Area on Aging Click Here 

Programs & Services of WRAAA

At WRAAA, our people are dedicated to serving older Arkansans. We hope that this website is helpful in showing you what services we can offer, and that you will contact us with any questions, or if you believe we can assist you in any way with your senior care needs. For example:

Do you know someone who is homebound, or at risk for poor nutrition? Or maybe someone feels isolated, and interaction with others could help them live a more meaningful life? Click the Senior Centers link to the left and a list of senior centers and their contact information is available right away!

Perhaps you are a caregiver and need time to take a break for a short time? Or maybe you or your loved one needs help with managing their activities of daily living? Click the Home Care link or Caregiver Resources to see that we offer a Respite program for Caregivers, and personalized In-Home Care to help seniors remain independent.

Are you having difficulty working with a nursing home or an assisted living facility? Contact us and let our Ombudsman work with you and the facility. And did we mention that we offer Assisted Living, which includes a whirlpool tub, movie theater, wonderful food and lots of regular activities? Just click on the link to find out more!

Do you worry about falling and not being able to get to a phone? Or have a serious medical condition that may require emergency assistance quickly, or are you concerned about your safety in general? Click the Personal Emergency Response link to the left, and learn about our Help Line system.

Or maybe you know a senior who is on a limited income but needs a decent place to live. Just click on the Housing Assistance & Locations link and let us show you where our 12 apartment properties are located.

Or, like many, you just don’t know where to begin! In that case either click on the Information and Education link, or just pick up the phone and call us. Our specialists can guide you to various resources, and our Care Managers can help with these programs and paperwork.

 

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Ed Haas Executive Director of the White River Area Agency on Aging and Beverly Lampkin “PERS” Manger talks about the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) with KFFB 106.1’s Bob Connell on Open Mic. For more information on White River Area on Aging Click Here

White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is offering . . . HELP LINE

Personal
Emergency
Response
System

Candidates For HELP LINE:

Anyone who is actually or potentially at risk for medical, personal, environmental or physical reasons
Any at-risk person left alone for extended periods of time
Socially isolated individuals
Anyone requiring assistance performing activities of daily living
Anyone concerned about their personal well-being
New mothers who may need assistance for their newborn child
Postoperative patients          recovering at home

HELP LINE 
is an affordable service to help you or your loved one enjoy the safety, security and independence they deserve.

Phone: 870-612-3000
Or Toll-Free:  1-800-382-3205
Fax: 870-793-3971
Web Page:  www.wraaa.com

Programs & Services of WRAAA

At WRAAA, our people are dedicated to serving older Arkansans. We hope that this website is helpful in showing you what services we can offer, and that you will contact us with any questions, or if you believe we can assist you in any way with your senior care needs. For example:

Do you know someone who is homebound, or at risk for poor nutrition? Or maybe someone feels isolated, and interaction with others could help them live a more meaningful life? Click the Senior Centers link to the left and a list of senior centers and their contact information is available right away!

Perhaps you are a caregiver and need time to take a break for a short time? Or maybe you or your loved one needs help with managing their activities of daily living? Click the Home Care link or Caregiver Resources to see that we offer a Respite program for Caregivers, and personalized In-Home Care to help seniors remain independent.

Are you having difficulty working with a nursing home or an assisted living facility? Contact us and let our Ombudsman work with you and the facility. And did we mention that we offer Assisted Living, which includes a whirlpool tub, movie theater, wonderful food and lots of regular activities? Just click on the link to find out more!

Do you worry about falling and not being able to get to a phone? Or have a serious medical condition that may require emergency assistance quickly, or are you concerned about your safety in general? Click the Personal Emergency Response link to the left, and learn about our Help Line system.

Or maybe you know a senior who is on a limited income but needs a decent place to live. Just click on the Housing Assistance & Locations link and let us show you where our 12 apartment properties are located.

Or, like many, you just don’t know where to begin! In that case either click on the Information and Education link, or just pick up the phone and call us. Our specialists can guide you to various resources, and our Care Managers can help with these programs and paperwork.

 

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Senator Pryor’s Response to the President’s State of the Union

The anxiety about the state of the union is palpable in Arkansas and around the nation. Unemployment is up, economic security is down; Wall Street is back up, Main Street remains down; and national security concerns abound. And as these challenges mount, our nation sees its leaders in Washington stuck in partisan gridlock. It’s time to work together – advancing the best ideas President Obama offered tonight as well as the best initiatives put forth from other Democrats and Republicans.

Restoring stability and confidence starts with a focused strategy to bolster our economy through private-sector job creation.  We must also advance solutions to create economic security for middle-class families, support our troops, reign in spending, and improve education and health care opportunities. I stand ready to work with the White House and my colleagues to deliver results that will put our nation on a more secure path for the future.

 

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Col. Conrad Reynolds (U.S. Army, Ret.), a 29-year military veteran, and a Republican United States Senate candidate and Joe the Plumber talk with Bob Connell General Manager of KFFB 106.1 on Open Mic.

(Below) Col. Conrad Reynolds, Bob Connell (KFFB) and Samuel “Joe the Plumber” Wurzelbacher

 

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Col. Conrad Reynolds (U.S. Army, Ret.), a 29-year military veteran, and a Republican United States Senate candidate and Joe the Plumber talk with Bob Connell General Manager of KFFB 106.1 on Open Mic.

(Below) Col. Conrad Reynolds, Bob Connell (KFFB) and Samuel “Joe the Plumber” Wurzelbacher

 

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