Category Archives: Reading

Mental-Health Programs: Full Funding Long Overdue

Posted on November 10, 2022 by msw blog

Re: “WA to get $183M from Purdue Pharma settlement, more than double original proposal” [March 3, Local News]: What to do with this money? It is intended for addiction treatment, but the state should also try actually spending serious money … Continue reading →

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Together Nonetheless

Posted on November 6, 2022 by msw blog

Plenty of parents don’t like their children. It’s less often discussed than children not liking their parents. But I know, firsthand, how it feels not to be liked by a parent. My mother made it clear. In her eyes, I … Continue reading →

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Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver

Posted on October 22, 2022 by msw blog

1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading →

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Get Politics Out of Your Doctors’ Offices’

Posted on October 18, 2022 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I am a retired family physician. … Continue reading →

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We Should Fight for Dissent

Posted on October 16, 2022 by msw blog

I love the Op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader When people ban a book what … Continue reading →

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