By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.

American service men and women put their lives on the line everyday to keep our nation safe. This testament to bravery requires the utmost physical and mental conditioning and sharpness at all times. There are mental health effects that war has on service men and women, and family members also feel the impact. There are a variety of things military members and spouses can do to understand the warning signs of and treatment options for mental health issues.

Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide with as many as 200,000 Americans diagnosed for the first time each year. The recent Epilepsy Empowerment Roundtable in Washington, D.C aims at reducing the stigma surrounding epilepsy.

What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.

Rising demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for fossil fuels is opening up new career opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields.

While conventional fundraisers may struggle in the tough economy, that doesn't mean people are unwilling to give. You just have to come up with some creative ways to make fundraising -- and in turn giving -- fun.