Justice O’Connor’s Husband Dies at age 79
The husband of retired United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, John J. O’Connor III died Wednesday from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. The 79-year-old lawyer died in Phoenix Arizona after two decades of deterioration from the disease.
Married in 1952, the O’Connor’s were a well known Washington couple who enjoyed the social scene there. [...]
Elder Abuse: It’s a Crime
Posted by Allen P Wilkinson on September 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Growing up, we were all taught that we should respect our elders. Unfortunately, all too often our elders are the subject of abuse. It is estimated that as many as two million elders are being abused physically, emotionally, and/or financially, and experts say that’s a conservative estimate. What’s surprising is who exactly is committing the [...]
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