Articles

These articles on topics of interest to older people are available to be used and published by county and tribal aging programs to help inform and educate the local public. 50 Plus Newsmagazine—a publication focused on the interests of older people and distributed in southeastern Wisconsin—is making these articles available to ensure that older people statewide have access to vital information on the issues that impact them. Authored by well-known aging advocate, Tom Frazier, the articles discuss timely topics in the field of aging, usually on state or federal issues of interest to older people. The information in the articles below does not necessarily reflect the views of GWAAR. There are two rules for using articles:

1. Published articles must include the following attribution: Reprinted with permission from 50 Plus Newsmagazine and Tom Frazier. 
2. Articles cannot be edited without contacting Tom for approval by calling (608) 770-0605 or by e-mail.

February 21 Primary Requires Photo ID
Greedy Geezers or Age Warfare? 12-19-11
The Politics of Scarcity 11-11-11
Tying Up Loose Ends 10-20-11
Social Security: Ponzi Scheme or Third Rail? 9-19-11
Family Care: Time for a Bipartisan Solution 8-18-11