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Herb Weiss

  • Deputy Director, Senior Center at City of Pawtucket
  • Author and Journalist, Freelance
Pawtucket
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Covers:  Aging, Health Care, Medical Issues
Author & Journalist, Tweets and opinions are my own

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Herb Weiss is an American author and journalist. While he is best known for his work as a writer and as an arts and cultural ambassador for the city of Pawtucket He recently was appointed Deputy Director of the city’s Leon Mathieu Senior Center.

For over 42 years, Herb has enjoyed a distinguished career in journalism, earning a national reputation as an expert on aging, health care and medical issues. He also writes a weekly “Age Beat” editorial commentary on aging issues for the Pawtucket Tim…

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US Senate Finance Panel Begins Discussion on Fixing Social Security – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss
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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Social Security’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI) has been projected to reach insolvency by late 2032, triggering an automatic 22% across-the-board benefit cut if Congress fails to act, according to the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report released June 9. The clock is ticking — fewer than 2,300 days remain. What would that mean for older Americans?
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Unpaid Caregiving Takes a Toll on Retirement Security – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss
| RINewsToday.com
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Unpaid family caregiving is often viewed as a labor of love. But a new national study shows that caring for a loved one can also come with a significant financial price — one that may well follow caregivers right into their retirement years.
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US Senate Aging Panel Tackles AI Scams – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss
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by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Go to Senate Aging Committee site to get links to watch hearing or get a copy of the released report of the links I provide don’t wrok. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just changing how we work and communicate. It is rapidly transforming how criminals steal money from older Americans.
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Awards

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AARP Vision's Award

2003 - reporting

For weekly coverage of aging, health care and medical issues in the Pawtucket Times, Rhode Island

American College of Nursing Home Administrator's Journalism Award

1994 - Reporting on Capitol Hill

For coverage of Congress on long-term care issues

American College of Nursing Home Administrator's Journalism Award

1999 - Reporting on Capitol Hill

For coverage of Congress on long-term care issues

McKnight's LTC "100 Most Influencial People in Long-Term Care

1997 - Washington Correspondent

Covering legislative issues impacting the long-term care sector