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Yes, Adolf Hitler Really Said He Would 'Make Germany Great Again'

Neo-Nazis around the world have made it clear that they’re optimistic about what a Trump presidency will do for their cause. And while countless people have already pointed out just how dangerous Donald Trump’s rise to power has been, the historical parallels to other authoritarian regimes is still shocking. Take, for instance, this article from 1934. The author explains that Hitler was promising to make Germany “great” again.

Why do I need a Social Security Attorney

At Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret, we have highly-experienced professionals long versed in the process of the law, here to assist and guide your potential actions.

Andalusian Bean and Orange Salad Recipe

The salad here is a rich combination of beans and oranges and has an appeal that very few can resist. It has a presentation that pleases and soothes the sight and is a delight that any chef can boast of. Not to forget that it is high on the nutritional value chart where the beans …

How to keep affordable housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods

Affordable housing is one of a range of housing policies and programs that have the potential to promote economic mobility.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Social Security: What to do when a family member dies

If you are a spouse, child or parent of someone who has died, you may qualify for Social Security benefits. To get spousal benefits, the deceased family member must have worked long enough under Social Security to qualify.

How 'empathy gap' among social workers can affect services for people of color

Social workers think of themselves as empathetic individuals—after all, they went into social work specifically to help people. But empathy isn't a perfect motivator. Terence Fitzgerald, a clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who studies institutional racism and child welfare, found that an "empathy gap" among white social workers can hurt the services received by people of color. He shares his recent research.

Connecting some of the dots on social services

This week we found out the Government is looking at using people accessing mental health services as a cash cow for their mates. The social Read More

A key tip for premedical students: Ask for help

A simple Google search is all you need to do to gauge the difficulty individuals have with asking for help.

Can I Claim a Social Security Survivor Benefit After 20 Years?

Here's what widows and widowers should know about Social Security for survivors.

Tips for Kids With Social Struggles During Family Visits

The best way to handle kids' social issues and family visits during the holiday season is for you and your child to be prepared with these tips!

Personal Finance: The Keys to Understanding Social Security Family Benefits

I recently met with a gentleman, whom I will call Fred, whose situation illustrates the unique Social Security planning opportunities available around family benefits. Fred is 68 and remarried later in life. His current wife is in her forties and has never worked outside the home. Fred and...

My Wife Won’t Stop Soliciting Donations for Her Embarrassing “Charity”

New social services tool aims to address patients’ other needs

UnityPoint Health has launched “Together We Care,” a new social services tool to help individuals find assistance with food, housing, transportation and employment, among other resources.

How National Service Can Fuel Social-Emotional Development

National service programs give youth a valuable opportunity to serve their community and build social-emotional skills at the same time.

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

Is your practice a social service or is it a business? These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble. A dog may have four legs, but it can only walk in one direction at a time. Today, with the communal notions of … Continue reading