Just when you thought the economy had hit rock bottom. The Conference Board, a non-profit global business organization has reported that its consumer confidence index has dropped to its lowest point since the last recession in 1992. The New York Times paints the grim picture:  read more »

Tuesday’s data suggested a nation struggling with expensive gas and devalued homes, where people are fearful for their jobs and wary about where the economy is headed.

The Philadeplhia Enquirer wrote critically last week about the government’s plan to cut costs in next year’s budget. One of the government's plans involves cutting funding to nursing homes which are already suffering.

This budget flatlines funding for the frail, poor elderly who depend on medical assistance to pay their bills for nursing-home care.

Nursing homes have done what they can to reduce costs, and have even improved the quality of care while dealing with government under-reimbursement. State health data verify that. But another year of inadequate funding could change that picture for many nursing homes and their residents.  read more »