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09/04/2026

For some telecom retirees and active workers who worked in manholes or with lead-sheathed telephone cables, exposure to dangerous levels of lead was an unfortunate reality of the job.

Massachusetts IBEW 2324 Business Manager John Rowley Sr. spoke at the Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc. 2026 Annual Member Meeting to discuss lead safety issues affecting current workers and retirees, as well as the ongoing dangers that must be addressed.

Watch this video on the BellTel YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdDrrh8sTiI

IBEW 2324 Business Manager John Rowley Sr. speaks at the Associatio...

08/21/2026

Alzheimers could very well become a thing of the past — thanks to “shrooms.”

The effects of the cognitive disease that currently affects millions of Americans could be reversed by mere grams of a compound found in many species of mushrooms, according to Brazilian researchers.

Learn the details of this unbelievable discovery at American Retiree:
https://www.americanretiree.com/post/groundbreaking-new-alzheimer-s-treatment-reverses-decline

A new treatment tested on an 80-year-old Japanese-American woman, who had suffered from over a decade of cognitive and functional degeneration, was able to successfully reverse several aspects of that decline, allowing her to regain partial speech and motor abilities.Alzheimer’s currently affects ...

08/21/2026

The latest episode of the Bell Effect podcast is now live, featuring the Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc.'s 2026 member meeting.

Association leaders, together with phenomenal guest speakers John Rowley Sr. of IBEW 2324 and Attorney Edward Stone of Retirees for Justice, break down urgent health and economic issues affecting retirees and their families.

Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts today!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ct14L4TyXbnoKUVWfMI1y?si=0UImdt8VSGq2Ig9eCcKJsw

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-belltel-retirees-2026-annual-member-meeting/id1497556887?i=1000778940369

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08/18/2026

Grandparents are playing a pivotal role with today’s youth and the American economy.

According to a report by AARP, grandparents spent an average of $2,654 on their grandchildren last year, with the American “grandparent economy” worth an astounding $904 billion!

Click into American Retiree to learn more about “America’s quiet safety net”:
https://www.americanretiree.com/post/usa-s-grandparent-economy-worth-900-billion

Grandparents are playing a far more active role in their grandchildren’s lives than in prior years, according to a study released in early summer by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).The organization surveyed 3,300 American grandparents, the first such survey since 2018, finding t...

08/14/2026

The cure to cancer may be within reach.

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine are developing a microscopic particle that could teach the body’s immune system to target cancer cells.

Learn more about this incredible development at American Retiree:
https://www.americanretiree.com/post/new-nanoparticle-may-be-able-to-treat-cancer

A new treatment for leukemia, lupus, and other diseases is currently being developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They are creating a new kind of biodegradable nanoparticle, a microscopic object, that scientists believe can teach the body’s immune system to locate and destro...

08/11/2026

What if living a longer life was a matter of minutes each day?

As it turns out, new research shows adding minutes of sleep and also exercise, among other minuscule changes, could add vital years to your life.

Click into American Retiree to learn more!
https://www.americanretiree.com/post/small-lifestyle-changes-can-add-years-to-your-life

Small steps to improve sleep, exercise, and nutrition could both boost one’s health and lead to a longer life, according to research being done by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia.Using the data of nearly 60,000 older adults in the UK Biobank, a massive patient health database,...

08/10/2026

The nonprofit Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc. held its very successful annual member meeting, marking the organization’s 30 years of positive impact.

The meeting, which is now live on the BellTel Retiree YouTube channel, featured important discussions regarding lead toxicity and its effects on workers and retirees, as well as important legal updates about ongoing pension derisking litigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kerF1aK-L4

Watch an abridged version of our 2026 Annual Member Meeting at the ...

08/07/2026

Ever wanted to have your own European island?

In a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Sweden’s official tourism arm hosted a competition earlier in 2026 to give five winners a certificate and the personal right to use a designated Scandinavian island for one year.

The competition is now closed, but we hope one of our watchful readers was lucky enough to enter — or perhaps even win!

Read the full story at American Retiree:
https://www.americanretiree.com/post/win-your-own-european-island

When one thinks of island nations, places like the Bahamas or Fiji might be the first that come to mind. However, Sweden, the Northern European country that is the birthplace of ABBA and IKEA, is holding a contest that will allow five people to each win one of the country’s 267,570 islands. Sweden...

08/05/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc. newsletter is now live and online.

This quarterly publication has a wide following among current and former telecom industry workers.

08/03/2026

As America marks its milestone 250th anniversary, Coffey Modica LLP reflects on the bedrock legal principles that have shaped the nation’s story.

In the year of its 5th anniversary, the firm is proud to honor the legacy of the legal system and the brilliant minds who built its pillars. Coffey Modica remains dedicated to upholding these values of judicial excellence and democracy every day.