May 2026
Parc Center for Disabilities Celebrates 73 Years with New Children’s Services Center
“Seventy-three years ago, ten families refused to accept limitations for their children,” Michelle Detweiler, president and CEO of Parc, told Feather Sound News.
Plants Talk? It Turns Out, Flora Can Communicate
Recent research reveals that plants, despite lacking brains or nervous systems, possess a surprising ability to “talk” via chemical signals. This fascinating discovery sheds light on a hidden world of plant communication with profound implications for agriculture, ecology and climate resilience.
Hybrid Concierge: The New Standard
The traditional primary care model is fractured. With so many medical practices now under private equity ownership, the average physician manages a staggering 2,500 patients. The results are predictable: conveyor-belt medicine characterized by rushed 15-minute windows and month-long wait times.
AARP Brings Your Fight to Capitol Hill
This year, more than 150 staff and volunteers participated in nearly 400 meetings on Capitol Hill that were split between Democrats and Republicans. We urged lawmakers to protect Social Security, help safeguard older adults from fraud and boost support for family caregivers.
Never Lose a Meeting Again
Think about the last time you left a meeting feeling good about what got decided, and then two days later couldn't remember who was supposed to do what. It happens to everyone.