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Romuald Lipinski: A Survivor Whose Perseverance was Fueled by Optimism
At age 98, Romuald Lipinski spends a lot of his time reflecting on the past. Much of his youth was devoted to simply surviving. His perseverance allowed him to escape Siberia, survive combat during World War II, and get an education. He credits his innate optimism with helping him overcome the many obstacles he encountered, allowing him to finally enjoy a happy and fulfilling life. Read more.
Artificial Intelligence: Taking the Grandparent Scam to the Next Level
By now, you’ve probably heard of the grandparent scam. If not, it goes like this: the phone rings and you pick up, only to hear the voice of a person you believe is your grandchild. They explain that they have been in an accident, or arrested, or kidnapped, and are begging you to immediately send money to help them. This scam relies on emotional manipulation, creating a panic response that causes you to abandon all rational thought and simply react. Read more.
These New Year’s Resolutions are Keepers
Making a New Year's resolution is easy. Keeping the resolution is the difficult part. Often the issue is that we identify the goal but not the steps and resources needed to achieve it. To help you make a resolution you will keep, here are a few suggestions and helpful resources to get you started. Read more.
Looking for Employment Opportunities and Job Search Skills? JCA has Two Terrific Employment Programs to Help 50+ Jobseekers!
The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) has two exciting programs designed for people 50 and better who are looking for employment. The Virtual 50+ Employment Expos and The Career Gateway help the 50+ community retool, recharge, and reinvent themselves for today's amazing job market. Both programs offer the 50+ jobseeker opportunities to learn and develop critical job-seeking skills to find meaningful employment. Read more.
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