http://thewomensjournal.com For Delaware Women Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:21:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Susan D. Ament, Esq. The City of Wilmington, Delaware has issued a substitution to Ordinance No. 09-041 regarding the use of mobile phones within its city limits. Following are some highlights of the new ordinance. Whereas, the City Council deems it necessary and appropriate to enact provisions regarding the restricted use ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100221/city-of-wilmington-implements-cell-phone-ordinance-helpful-information-from-the-personal-injury-attorneys-of-morris-james-llp/ By: Kathy J. Bauers, ChFC Ameriprise Financial Employer-sponsored retirement benefits, along with other employee perks, are experiencing tough times. The traditional, defined benefit pension plan is facing extinction, leaving more workers to fend (and fund) for themselves to provide for their retirement. The decline can be blamed in part on the ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100220/fading-pensions-add-another-challenge-to-the-retirement-equation/ By Jim Nacchia, President of Homewatch CareGivers of Delaware Study examines trends in long-term home health care utilization and points to home health care support as a significantly growing trend. American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (www.AALTCI.org) and Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of home care for people of ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/new-study-reports-three-times-more-people-receiving-health-care-support-at-home-rather-than-in-nursing-homes-or-assisted-living-facilities/ By Beth Jarrell, Heritage at Dover Assisted Living & Cheryl Stover Heritage at Milford Assisted Living Millions of baby boomers are treading water — holding down full-time jobs, taking care of kids, and watching over aging parents. But Dr. Penny Wolfe, neuropsychologist at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, says that assuming the ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/respite-wanted-%e2%80%94-and-required-2/ Soroptimist International of Dover is seeking applicants for the 2010 Scholarship awards, the Women’s Opportunity Award and the Violet Richardson Award. The Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is a cash award that is granted to a woman who is a head of household and striving to overcome adversity through continuing her education. ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/8224/ Women Publisher Entrepreneurs Wanted! Join over 300 other counties that are publishing or have an option to publish in the United States and be YOUR OWN BOSS. We are looking for a few bright, energetic, creative women and men to publish our trade market copyrighted newspaper in YOUR County in ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/change-your-life-in-%e2%80%9c2010%e2%80%9d-licenses-available-in-your-county/ Left-right: Betty Frazier, Johanna Barbati, Joyce Hyden, Margaret Martin, Jan Caldwell, Suzanne Murphy, Dee Postles, and Director Ann Whitman.  After a Flapjack Breakfast at the Milford Applebees, a small group of the Harmonettes sang one of their favorite Sweet Adelines songs, “Harmonize the World.” The Harmonettes are always looking for women ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/8217/ By Ben Mace Jim Martin says that the Oxford House soon to open its doors in the Smyrna area is “a viable model that works.” He says it helps people recovering from substance abuse and helps former prison inmates from returning to a life of crime – all without government assistance. He’s ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/oxford-house-can-be-a-life-saver-for-those-recovering-from-substance-abuse/ By Glenn A. Courtney, President, A.B.O.C. with Ania Macejka, Silhouette Style Consultant Eyewear Has Come a Long Way - For over 30 years, Vision Centre Optical has been committed to building strong relationships by providing the highest level of service to every client every day.  Our mission is to be ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/emerging-trends-in-eyewear/ By Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN It is that time of year when people want to initiate some significant lifestyle modifications. Whether one is wanting to lose weight, start exercising, or even quit smoking, all individuals go through what behavior experts call “The Stages of Readiness to Change.” New Year’s is not ... http://thewomensjournal.com/20100217/ch-ch-change/