As they age, many people fear their lost of independence just as much as they fear their lost of good health.

These gadgets are great...a little pricey...but still great!

I think that the economy will dictate 3 generations under one roof. Mom and dad will both work while grandma and grandpa watch the kids and kick in some cash for household expenses. I'm thinking this might be a good thing overall.

Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine broadcast this evening as always! Nice to see you back! Hope you had a nice time away! Natalie Morales and Kate Snow did a great a great job filling in for you on the broadcast! And it is always wonderful to see Richard on the broadcast and in the studio!

But first of all with regards to the posting and the report by Dr.Nancy Snyderman about the gadgets to help Seniors stay independent does appear encouraging and help Seniors to live on their own much better. In the piece it was nice to see the lady now 87yrs old living on herv own and keeping busy in being independent. Learning about these monitor systems showed how they can help in making sure things are okay with the Seniors. The technology can help in reducing the healthcare costs in the long term relating to long stays in hospitals. Skype and other ways of communicating does assist the caregiver in checking in on the person and detecting any changes. It does sound the costs of the systems could be expensive, but of insurance can cover some of these things it can be truly worth it. A way to give peace of mind to the loved ones of elderly parents.

On another note the report by Richard about Syria showed how things have changed in terms of the rebels having more control over territory outside the major cities. It is extremely tragic the loss of 17,000 lives in the conflict which still is not yet over. Seeing the rebels travel througout the region wearing uniforms and carrying weapons is a small sign of their gaining control over parts of the regions especially the villages in the countryside. Having already taken over dozens of villages and celebrating every time is encouraging to them. The Assad regime is bascally controlling the cities and losing control over the villages outside while the rebels keep fighting for the region. Seeing the one rebel mixing explosives to make a bomb was interesting, but his inexperience was revealed when it became too hot and could not be used. The opposition is not giving up and will continue the fight while salvaging parts from destroyed government vehicles. The desperately need weapons to take over the country and time will tell when the Assad regime will collapse. Hopefully, few more lives will be lost.

Excellent Reporting Richard as Always!

On a weather note the report by Mr.Yang from Nashville, Illinois showed how the extreme heat has caused the loss of so many heat related deaths, loss of crops and parched farmland desperate for rainfall. It was staggering to learn it was the warmest 12 months ever recorded up until now. The low yield of crops is awful for the farmers because there is nothing to harvest.

The report by Janet Shamlian showed how one woman's business might have to come to an end after 30 yrs because she can't feed the cattle on her farm. The cost of irrigation too much since the pond has dried up. One hopes for alot of rainfall, but the losses have already had a major impact on so many farmers.

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

Be Well Everyone!

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Great to see you in the studio!

Take Extra,Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

Lisa

Until cell towers an infrastructure are improved in small towns and rural areas of Eastern states - Jitterbug may not be option - they wouldn't activate the phone in some parts of Pennsylvania (one of the highest rates of senior citizens because couldn't guarantee service. Great ideas - need some additional infrastructure to support.

Carter(4 yrs)-1 trillion / Reagan(8yrs) - 1.6T / Bush Sr(4yrs)- 1.5T / Clinton(8 yrs-1.5T
Bush Jr (8 yrs)-4T / OBAMA 3 yrs- 5 trillion ($16077.17/citizen/yr with 311 million citizens) A family of 4 gets $64K/yr for 3 yrs to pay their mortgage, student loan + food. - SAD! isn't it?

Good Evening Mr.Williams, a fine broadcast this Tuesday evening July, 10th.

First of all the report by Mr.Allen from Scranton, Pa about the city having to cut munipcal workers salaries to minimum wage because of the huge deficits. It is terrible for all the firefighters, police officers and all other city workers and especially for firefighters who risk their lives going into burning structures to save lives as well as police officers who are risking their lives battling criminals. It is staggering the hear the pay cuts are around 75% and the city is millions of dollars in debt. This situation is being faced by cities all across the nation and one wonders when things will take a turn for the better.

The report by Anne Thompson concerning the extreme weather experienced throughout the nation showed how NOAA is stating these weather conditions may become more and more frequent. More records of high temperatures have been made all over so many States along with dangerous wildfires and extreme drought. The cause being the burning of fossil fuels adding to climate change which has caused much sea ice to melt. It appears the worlld will continue to experience these weather conditions, but one hopes something can be done to help deal with the incredibly unusual weather patterns. Time will tell.

Interesting piece about Telstar and how it was the first satellite to bring pictures of what was happening far away overseas. So much new technology these days to help connect the pictures in an instant to be viewed. As in the example of the live satellite picture from Tahrir Square.

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

Be Well Everyone!

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Great to see you in New York!

Take Extra,Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

Lisa