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Moving in, eight per day
The first eight residents moved into Michener Hill Village continuing care centre on Wednesday making way for the closure of two public Red Deer nursing homes. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:58 -0700)

Senior Center dinner fills the hall and pleases the palate
Guests at the Kennett Area Senior Center Dinner who were looking for culinary variety found it in abundance on Sunday night. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:34:49 -0700)

State Department of Aging accepting nominations for Elder Caregiver Award
The Ohio Department of Aging is taking nominations for its annual Elder Caregiver Award. The honor recognizes outstanding individuals who sacrifice their time and independence to provide much-needed care to a loved one who is aging or who has a disability. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:49:43 -0700)

Concord township senior citizens club meets Sept. 7
The meeting of the Concord Township Senior Citizens Club will be at noon Sept. 7, one day later than usual, because of the Labor Day holiday. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:41:18 -0700)

MP learns about elder abuse issues
Cases of elder abuse are increasing. That was one of the messages that Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Bev Shipley heard during a public consultation meeting held in Wallaceburg on Aug. 25.[...] (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:33:15 -0700)

Because You Ought to Do Right by Your Parents...
Parental Controls" chronicles the worst case scenarios and the choices that are available to avoid these pitfalls. Â Elder abuse haunts the headlines and Ms. Hollins-Moore is on a mission to help prevent such abuse in our society. Â Having been a caregiver herself for an elderly parent and with a background in dementia care , she has written this novel to document what she learned along the way ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:20:00 -0700)

Senior meals
Senior meals (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:19:32 -0700)

Care for Yorktown's senior caregivers
YORKTOWN — A collaborative effort here among those who provide services for seniors aims to answer the question: Who cares for the caregivers? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:50:25 -0700)

For-profit scoops up Senior Care
Senior Care and Activities Center, the Greenwood Avenue nonprofit that nearly became Montclair’s first dedicated community center, has been purchased by a for-profit healthcare company that operates two similar facilities in New Jersey. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:52 -0700)

Health Care REIT is making its move
By JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER After nearly a year of multimillion-dollar renovations incorporating green energy and employee-wellness features, Health Care REIT Inc. is moving its headquarters this weekend into 4500 Dorr St., the stately longtime former home of Dana Holding Corp. Ninety-five employees, mostly from Health Care REIT's downtown Toledo office, will start working Tuesday at ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:05:17 -0700)

Right at Home moving to Ak Village
Right at Home Inc., a senior care franchise company, will move its headquarters to 6464 Center St. in Aksarben Village from 120th and Q Streets, occupying twice as much space because of the company’s growth. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:54:13 -0700)

Kanjorski discusses health care legislation with local senior citizens
PLAINS TWP. - U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski said many senior citizens will see cost savings and other benefits as a result of health care reform legislation, during a stop Wednesday at the Plains Senior Center.Wednesday's discussion was one of several stops (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:56:34 -0700)

Elder abuse ‘chronically underreported’ but common problem
Domestic violence is often equated with spousal abuse but advocates for Sonoma County’s senior population say the impact of elder abuse is similar to traditional domestic violence, and it’s on the rise. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:03:52 -0700)

Elder abuse: Domestic violence in the shadows
Sonoma West Times & News is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. This is the fifth installment of our series leading up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:37:25 -0700)

Child care owner gets two years in prison
A woman who founded a church and later a child care center in it received two years in prison Wednesday for stealing $450,000 from the state's taxpayer-financed child care program. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:25:54 -0700)

Old Colony Elder Services Announces Caregiver Support Group in Hanson
Boston - BROCKTON AND HANSON, MA... Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) offers a Caregiver Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month beginning in September, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hanson Senior Center located at 132 Maquan Street. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:27:57 -0700)

Urgent-care clinic funded
The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is expected to become more "senior friendly" by next spring thanks to a $4.8-million provincial announcement Tuesday, an official said.[...] (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:01:39 -0700)

Generosity of an heiress: 4 homes for the nurse
Huguette Clark has been generous to those close to her, as indicated by large gifts to her social secretary, longtime nurse and attorney. Msnbc.com's Bill Dedman reports. Bill Dedman - Msnbc.com - United States - Huguette Clark - Law (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:57:31 -0700)

Omnicare Announces Acquisition of Continuing Care Rx
COVINGTON, Ky. -- Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR), a leading provider of pharmaceutical care for the elder... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:46:00 -0700)

Parma mayor donates proceeds of fun walk to Parma Hospital
Parma Mayor Dean DePiero has presented the Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation with a check for $10,000, the proceeds coming from his annual 5K and 2K Fun Walk Charity. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:28:52 -0700)

Old Colony Elder Services launches new website
Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton, an Aging Services Access Point serving seniors and caregivers in 23 towns south of Boston, recently launched a new website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org . (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:47:22 -0700)

Nursing Home Accused of Abuse
Elderly Abuse in long term care facilities is a serious problem that affects hundreds of thousands of elderly people across this country. It is widely under reported and as TV10 recently found out it can happen anywhere. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:38:24 -0700)

Senior fair set for Sept. 21 in BiCenter
The 2010 Senior Fair, "To 'Oldly' Go Where No One Has Gone Before," is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Bicentennial Center. The fair is sponsored annually by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging to highlight options for seniors and family caregivers. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:33:55 -0700)

Shining a light on elder abuse
In anticipation of October’s designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Windsor Times is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. The following is the fifth installment of the series discussing elder abuse. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:11:42 -0700)

Health care reform is a reality: Now what?
What: Health care reform is a reality: Now what? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:18:58 -0700)

3M buys Israeli technology firm Attenti for $230m
American giant 3M is acquiring Attenti Holdings for $230 million, in a stellar exit for the Israeli technology company's venture backers. 3M, a highly diversified holding company, said it will be paying cash for Attenti, whose technology is used to remotely monitor criminals and elder care patients. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:45:16 -0700)

Senior homes to open on west side
Gracious Senior Living at Bethel House plans to open its first two west Wichita home-plus homes in mid-September, with more being built west and east. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:03:56 -0700)

Senior care programs receive boost
More than $15 million in funding from the province will give local seniors’ health care services a needed boost. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:03:00 -0700)

Sunrise Senior Living to Receive $50 Million from HCP for 27 Management Contracts
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SRZ) announced today that it has entered into a settlement and restructuring agreement with HCP, Inc. and certain of its affiliates to, among other things, transition Sunrise from management of 27 HCP-owned senior living communities for an aggregate cash payment of $50 million to Sunrise, and to settle the lawsuits ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:14:24 -0700)

'Happy ending' for Senior Care
For-profit healthcare company purchases Senior Care and Activities Center. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:50:32 -0700)

Senior-heavy Virginia Tech hoops squad has big expectations
Senioritis. "We can't be affected by being a senior-oriented team," Greenberg told Sporting News. "Senior-oriented teams can sometimes go either way. "I met with our seniors and we talked about what could stop us from accomplishing what we want to accomplish. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:29:39 -0700)

Keswick care home sale cash should ‘help area’s elderly’
Senior councillors are being urged to demand that money from any sale of a Keswick care home be ploughed into looking after the area’s elderly. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:16:06 -0700)

SIFMA supports common standard of care for advisors, broker dealers
U.S. securities industry lobbyists indicate that they continue to support the idea of adopting a common standard of care for anyone providing financial advice. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:10:53 -0700)

3M buys Israel’s Attenti for US$230-million
Diversified U.S. manufacturer 3M Co said it would pay US$230-million in cash to buy Israel’s Attenti Holdings SA, which makes technology used to remotely monitor criminals and elder care patients (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:02:20 -0700)

Top health official to meet with senior citizens
CHICAGO (AP) -- A top federal health official plans to visit a Chicago senior center to talk about the nation's new health care law. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:49:02 -0700)

Senior center in Basking Ridge to host public education forum
BERNARDS TWP. – The Society on Aging of New Jersey will sponsor a community education forum for seniors and caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, in the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Road in Basking Ridge. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:12:33 -0700)

Chat Transcript: UC-Berkeley MBA Admissions
Stephanie Fujii (Screen Name: FujiiAtHaas), senior associate director of admissions at the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business (Haas Full-Time MBA Profile), took part in a live chat event on Businessweek.com on Aug. 26. She fielded questions from the audience and Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Francesca Di Meglio (Screen Name: FrancescaBW) on everything from ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:08:41 -0700)

Brothers but rivals
WHEN he first started out as the 'maknae' - or youngest member - of hit Korean boy band SS501, Kim Hyung Jun struggled with his identity. In the group, he was taken care of like a baby but the mischievous 23-year-old, who is the elder brother in the family, is much quieter at home. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:23:21 -0700)

Fortuna Senior Services welcomes new director
After nearly two years as an all-volunteer organization, Fortuna Senior Services will again have a part-time director. Grants have been received from the Perenin and McLean foundations to fund the position for three years, according to (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:57:51 -0700)

Old Colony Elder Services Offers Tips for Stretching Food Dollars
Boston - BROCKTON, MA...Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:28:28 -0700)

Be skeptical of health-care credit cards
These days, you may leave your dentist's office with more than a toothbrush and dental floss in your bag. Thousands of dentists are offering patients health-care credit cards to cover the work that needs to be done, with seemingly hard-to-resist repayment terms. If you need care and don't have insurance to cover it or cash in hand, it's tempting to sign up. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:34:39 -0700)

Sebelius: Time for 'Reeducation' on Obama Health Care Law
With a number of polls showing a sustained level of opposition to the Democrats’ health care reform efforts more than five months after passage, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the Obama administration has “a lot of reeducation to do” heading into the midterms. Health care - United States Secretary of Health and Human Services - Kathleen Sebelius - United States ... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:07:36 -0700)

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Elder-Beerman Centerville, OH Store Closing
YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced that it will close its 191,000 square foot Elder-Beerman store in the Centerville Place in Centerville, Ohio. The closing will impact approximately 65 associates. The location is scheduled to close by late January 2011. Bud Bergren, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The Company continually ... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:07:47 -0700)

Senior grows rice in empty lot
WINDSOR, Ont. -- Growing amid the weeds and rubble of an empty downtown lot are rows of rice. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:23:46 -0700)

Doctors' Religious Beliefs Affect How They Provide End-Of-Life Care, Study Finds
CNN: "A doctor's own religious practice can become quite relevant to patient care, especially when end-of-life issues come into play. A new study finds that doctors who are not religious are more likely to take steps to help end a very sick patient's life, and to discuss these kinds of decisions, than doctors who are very religious. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Ethics, surveyed ... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:48:11 -0700)

Continuing education seminar focuses on ethical dilemmas
PORT CLINTON -- More than 50 health care professionals, mostly nurses and social workers, gathered at Edgewood Manor on Wednesday for a continuing education seminar sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and Heritage Home Health Care. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:36:09 -0700)

The Savvy Senior: A silent killer seniors can prevent
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about abdominal aortic aneur-ysms? My father died from one about nine years ago at the age of 76, and I'm wondering how that may increase my risk. What can you tell me? Feeling Fine (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:00:38 -0700)

Senior Expo an informative, social event
updated Aug. 26 BRISTOL — Ernie Hein sits at a table drinking coffee and laughing with his buddies from the American Legion. He waves, smiles and says something witty to friends who walk by. This usually happens every two minutes or so. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:33:46 -0700)

Liza Horvath, Senior Advocate: Trusts cover chinchilla, llama care
Contrary to logic, chinchillas, which are generally farmed for their thick, luxurious fur, can be raised in locations that get very warm, as long as they have plenty of fresh, cold water. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:48:55 -0700)

Indigent care costs on rise
The cost of providing care for indigent patients at hospitals and other facilities operated by Southeast Georgia Health System is creeping upward as the weak economy continues, a health care official says. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:32:41 -0700)

ACOs to offer better coordinate care for patients
HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that provider groups in California, including physician groups, independent practice associations, hospitals and medical foundations, are beginning to shape their role in the anticipated shift towards accountable care organizations (ACO). (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:18:23 -0700)

Prosecutions of elder abuse cases decline under Brown
The office of Attorney General Jerry Brown has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections to investigate violence and neglect in nursing homes. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:17:59 -0700)

Health care plan shows flaws for college students
A national organization has alerted the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about provisions in the new health care plan that could make it impossible for public and private universities to offer certain types of student health insurance.The American Council on Education said the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would imperil certain plans commonly self ... (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:30:00 -0700)

Elder abuse: A hidden problem - From the Poughkeepsie Journal
The list of concerns about a growing U.S. senior population is a long one, with the issues of housing and medical care causing lots of chatter and getting lots of attention. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:14:10 -0700)

Your Legal Corner: Elder mediation
Today, Your Legal Corner provides information regarding the family and the voice of aging parents. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:09:44 -0700)

SENIOR NEWS: Kingston woman marks 80 years, senior groups list meeting schedules
Kingston woman marks 80 years (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:08:10 -0700)

New Charles House project gives elders a home
Christine Lathren, holding her 3-year old son Grant in her arms, had trouble keeping back the tears of gratitude Friday morning as she talked about what the Charles House Association elder care program has done for her mother. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:07:11 -0700)

Care 2 Cure brings in money for breast cancer fund
This morning,100 people tied up their running shoes and hit the streets. They took part in a five-k run/walk called Care 2 Cure, a senior project for Filer High School student Mackenzi Jasper. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:06:28 -0700)

Senior services fundraiser slated
A"Scarlet & Gray Soiree" on Thursday, Sept. 9 will be the 12th annual fundraiser hosted by the Committee to Save Senior Services in Delaware County. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:21:42 -0700)

Rainbow Senior Living Center Welcomes "Pets Over the Rainbow"
People and their pets gathered at the Rainbow Senior Living Center today for the first annual "Pets over the Rainbow" fundraiser. Money raised at today's event will be donated to the Animal Foundation and Pet Paw-See. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:25:16 -0700)

He ain’t heavy, he’s my father
Learning to care for ageing parents. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:56:11 -0700)

'What the world doesn't know about, it will not care about or do anything to remedy' Inside Yemen, the most dangerous ...
Yemen is the latest training ground for Al Qaeda - and for the 12 million children caught in its war zones. Martin Bell reports from the front line. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:11:42 -0700)

ESSENTIALS: Promotions, new hires, honors, new businesses
HEALTH CARE• Management Services Network has opened a medical billing office in Colorado Springs. The office will provide revenue cycle management services for physician practice clients in Denver, San Diego and throughout the western United... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:09:45 -0700)

Warren County looks to do its part to break 'world record' for reading
WASHINGTON — Home Instead Senior Care of Hunterdon and Warren Counties will be participating in the national campaign, Read for the Record, on Oct. 7. Its purpose is to help break a world record while raising awareness of America’s early... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:48:27 -0700)

Senior Spotlight: Bill Bergman plays clarinet in Legion band
SALEM TOWNSHIP -- A Genoa man has enjoyed music for most of his life. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:37:26 -0700)

As A Result Of Health Reform, California Provider Groups Focusing On Accountable Care Organizations To Better ...
HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that provider groups in California, including physician groups, independent practice associations, hospitals and medical foundations, are beginning to shape their role in the anticipated shift towards accountable care organizations (ACO). As a result of health reform, hospitals will be held accountable for ... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:18:51 -0700)

CHURCH NEWS
Abundant Life Faith Church in Tasley will sponsor a fellowship service on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. Elder James Bull from Miracle Temple Church will be the guest minister. The public is cordially invited. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:40:44 -0700)

Doctors' Religious Beliefs Can Color Their Care of Terminally Ill
Title: Doctors' Religious Beliefs Can Color Their Care of Terminally Ill Category: Health News Created: 8/26/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:19:52 -0700)

Tabitha Health Care Services offers free blood pressure screening
Individuals over the age of 55 have a 90 percent likelihood of developing high blood pressure in their lifetimes. Reduce your risk by keeping high blood pressure under control. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:22:49 -0700)

Elder abuse the subject of research
Armed with one of the largest federal awards ever made to combat elder abuse, Ventura County social workers are joining with researchers to find out how to reduce its impact. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:52:00 -0700)

Five questions with University Christian senior A.C. Leonard
A.C. Leonard Senior TE-WR, University Christian What did you do this summer? I worked out a lot with my team at the school and took some online classes I had to take care of. I wanted to improve my speed and my route-running. I want it to be crisp, and I want to lower my 40 time to a 4.4. How has your adjustment been at UC? I feel we've connected really well. We have one goal in mind, that's to ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:58:55 -0700)

District Attorney Creates "Special Victims Unit"
Child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse, the District Attorney has a new unit to better prosecute these cases. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:10:44 -0700)

Senior briefs, August 28
Center offers weekly dance Wednesday A ballroom dance for adults will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the San Dimas Senior Citizens/Community Center. Cost is $6. The center is at 201 E. Bonita Ave. Information: 909-394-6290. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:31:37 -0700)

Autopsy: Couple found in Clearwater apartment died from drugs
Autopsy results have corroborated what detectives long believed – that Eric and Susan Kinkead, a couple who died in June while four children were in their care, perished because of drugs. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:18:00 -0700)

Car wash fundraiser to raise money for the American Diabetes Association
Home Instead Senior Care is teaming up with Christy, a 14-year-old girl with Type 1 Diabetes, for a car wash to raise money to cure diabetes. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:53 -0700)

Margaret Fredericks
Margaret Fredericks, 95, of Hemet, died Aug. 21, 2010, at Sun City Elder Care. A celebration of life was held Aug. 26 at Hemet Valley Mortuary. Interment was in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:54:35 -0700)

Most home care clients rely on informal care from spouse or child
One in six people providing informal care to seniors experiences distress, according to a new study released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), and those caring for seniors with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, such as those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, are most at risk. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:48:53 -0700)

Senior Center of the Chathams hosts meetings
THE CHATHAMS - The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two women’s friendship and support groups. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:40:32 -0700)

Skin Care: Simple Ways to Keep Skin Healthy
What you put in your body affects how your skin looks and feels. Skin - Beauty - Health - Shopping - Skin Care (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:27:16 -0700)

Sen. Al Franken talks senior care in Slayton
Sen. Al Franken made a sweep through southwest Minnesota, Monday, Aug. 23, stopping in Slayton to talk to representatives from the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MnRAAA) and local professionals who work with senior citizens to gather information that will assist Franken’s efforts to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:14:45 -0700)

Service honors man killed by bear
SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP — There is a verse in the Bible that says one of man’s purposes on earth is to care for its animals and that’s exactly what Brent Kandra did. The 24-year-old animal lover died Aug. 20 after being mauled by a bear he helped take care of at Sam Mazzola’s North Marks Road home in Columbia Township. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:14:59 -0700)

Doctors' Religious Beliefs Can Color Their Care of Terminally Ill
THURSDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors who are atheist or agnostic are almost twice as likely as their religious counterparts to make medical choices that can end a terminally ill patient's life more quickly, a new British study reveals. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:03:50 -0700)

Care delighted to sign new Quins deal
Danny Care says signing his new deal with Harlequins win a no-brainer. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:54:21 -0700)

Care Kids Club's 'Art to Hearts' summer program farewell
Care Kids Club's 'Art to Hearts' summer program farewell (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:47:24 -0700)

Senior Center of the Chathams hosts meetings
THE CHATHAMS - The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two womens friendship and support groups. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:48:18 -0700)

Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT: Addressing the Caregiver Crisis
The statistics, in a review of the scientific and popular media, are clear. Coping with elder care and isolation will become a major concern for a vast number of adults at some point in their lives. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:08:25 -0700)

Senior activities
Senior activities (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:12:39 -0700)

Senior residence in Catskill sold to Rockland County company
CATSKILL The Pavilion Senior Residence at 122 Jefferson Heights has been sold to The Eliot Management Group of Airmont, Rockland County. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:28 -0700)

Annual Senior Adult Event scheduled at Eastfield College
The 14th Annual Senior Fest will be held at Eastfield College from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:27:04 -0700)

Petition asks legislators to fund senior medical care
A senior health care facility in Shawnee was the 36th stop for a national petition effort to encourage federal and state governments to support Medicare funding. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:10:45 -0700)

Senior Events
Published: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 1:04 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 1:04 p.m. This insert for senior citizens appears on the last Thursday of each month. The following is a list of events and activities geared toward senior citizens. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:06:09 -0700)

Construction to start on $19.35M Fishers senior care facility
Construction will begin next month on a large senior care facility planned for central Fishers. Bloomington-based CarDon and Associates is developing the 108-bed facility, which will offer skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care, on a 33-acre site on the northeast corner of the Cumberland Road and the 116th Street intersection, just behind a Chase bank. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:28:22 -0700)

Day Around the Bay
Happy ending for victim of Duboce Park attack and his dog; police still seeking assailant. [ SF Appeal ] Behold the Stanley Kubrick Elder Care Facility. [ The Tenderloin Geographic Society ] Women's Building to hold pie eating contest. [ Curbed ] Residents push to save Treasure Island chapel. [ SFGate ] The Swell Season pays for counseling for fans who witnessed on-stage suicide. [ NBC Bay Area ... (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:41:58 -0700)

N.B. Liberals promise improved senior care
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Liberals are promising that, if re-elected, they will create 550 new advanced-care beds for seniors in the province. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700)

Care signs Quins deal extension
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care signs a contract extension that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2013. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:26:17 -0700)

Shining a light on elder abuse
In anticipation of Octobers designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Windsor Times is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. The following is the fifth installment of the series discussing elder abuse. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:17:50 -0700)

State can't exclude felons from in-home care
An Alameda County judge blocked Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday from excluding convicted felons and shoplifters from providing in-home care in a program that serves 430,000 low-income elderly and disabled Californians. Superior Court Judge David Hunter... Home care - California - Superior court - Alameda County California - Arnold Schwarzenegger (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:48:34 -0700)

Elder care lecture Thursday at STU
A gerontology expert from India will speak on elder care in that country at a public lecture at St. Thomas University in McCain Hall, Room 307, on Thursday at 11 a.m. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:15:51 -0700)

Despite Rising Unemployment Figures, Demand for Workers High in Senior Care
A Growing Need for Senior Care Services Creates Job Opportunities Nationwide. The National Senior Living Providers Network Promotes Awareness of Need for Non-Clinical Workers in the Senior Care Industry. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Christina Jewett: Prosecutions of Elder Abuse Cases Decline Under Jerry Brown
The office of Attorney General Jerry Brown has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:24:01 -0700)

Elder Law: Establishing Caregiver Contracts
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving Report, Caring in the U.S. 2009 about 48.9 million Americans spend an average of 20 hours a week caring for a loved one 50 years old or older. Generally this care is provided free of charge by the family caregiver. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:04:00 -0700)

When Elder-Care Duties Lead to Sibling Rivalry
An elderly parents health problems can complicate anyones juggle, but they can also torpedo relationships among brothers and sisters. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:36:53 -0700)

Elder abuse cases drop under Jerry Brown
Attorney General Jerry Brown's office has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections to investigate violence and neglect in nursing homes. A California Watch review... Jerry Brown - Nursing home - Attorney general - Elder abuse - California (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:14:10 -0700)

NCR mourns founder, celebrates new InCare Senior Services facility
It was a bittersweet day Thursday for the National Church Residences family. While members celebrated a new adult day care facility in Chillicothe, they also mourned the loss of the organization's founder, the Rev. John Glenn. (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:04:57 -0700)

Senior Center of Chathams hosting meetings for both
THE CHATHAMS - The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two womens friendship and support groups. (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:48:40 -0700)

Cancer Patients Live Longer With Palliative Care
Title: Cancer Patients Live Longer With Palliative Care Category: Health News Created: 8/19/2010 12:31:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2010 12:31:39 PM (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:04:50 -0700)

Health care briefs
Health care briefs (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:06:04 -0700)

Marysville senior picnic hit everyone's spot
Maryke Burgess, manager of the Ken Baxter Senior Community Center in Marysville, says the City of Marysville Senior Picnic Barbecue was a fabulous affair. (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:07:33 -0700)

Champlin Senior Information Fair
AUG. 25 - The third annual Champlin Senior Information Fair, a 55 Plus Wellness and Community Resource Fair, is 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Champlin American Legion. The event is free and open to the public. This event is a resource opportunity for those with aging parents and for seniors wondering about options. Exhibit topics include medical supplies, senior housing, memory care ... (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:23:42 -0700)

Annual Senior Adult Event scheduled at Eastfield College
The 14th Annual Senior Fest will be held at Eastfield College from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. The event will bring adults 50 and over from across the Metroplex together. (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:58:35 -0700)

Battle brewing over private health in Alberta
Wildrose Alliance calls for more private care while New Democrats are urging less (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:18:00 -0700)

Senior Nursing Center Evacuated As Crews Battled Fire
The Desert Springs Health Care and Wellness Center in Indio was evacuated, Thursday afternoon, after a 2-alarm fire broke out in the attic. In 110-degree heat, patients were lined up on the streets, and taken to other locations to either be treated or keep cool. (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:33:15 -0700)

Obituaries reported in the Aug. 19, 2010, Advocate
These obituaries were reported in the Aug. 19, 2010, Advocate: Reba Marie Newlin Byrnes, Winnie L. Crapson, Ann Louise Hill, Laura Lou Elder Kashawlic, Pauline Amy Kohrdt and Johnnie Ray Sump. (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:57:25 -0700)

State pushing for tougher caregiver standards
Despite a court setback, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to move next week to bar anyone ever convicted of a felony, or a list of misdemeanors that includes shoplifting, from providing in-home care in a program that serves 430,000 low-income and disabled... Misdemeanor - Felony - Home care - Shoplifting - Arnold Schwarzenegger (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:26:54 -0700)

Temple City care-giver allegedly bilked elderly client out of $4 million
LONG BEACH - A fugitive care-giver from Temple City charged with stealing $4 million from an ailing elderly woman to fund a lavish lifestyle has surrendered after two years on the lam. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:43:13 -0700)

Elder places ad for salmon to make a point
A tiny newspaper ad bought by a native elder last week took many by surprise. "Attention sports fishermen," it read. "Sto:lo elder requests salmon for canning. Will pay top price." (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:43:01 -0700)

Obituary update
Grace Dolly Hoffman, 88, of Millville, died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at the Genesis Elder Care of Millville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Dorchester United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:58:25 -0700)

St. Joseph Mercy adds special emergency care for seniors
St. Joseph Mercy Health System is developing Michigan's first specialized emergency medical care program for a growing senior population at its eight hospitals in Southeast Michigan and in Port Huron. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:05:59 -0700)

Income Guidelines Set for Child and Adult Day Care Food Programs in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the new income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals served at child and adult day care centers in Missouri. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:14:55 -0700)

GetWellNetwork Unveils the First Interactive Patient Care Solution Designed for Senior Patients
BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - 08/18/10) - GetWellNetwork, Inc. , the leader in interactive patient care solutions , today announced a new solution -- GetWellNetwork for Seniors -- designed to improve senior patients' hospital experience and outcomes. Based upon extensive patient and caregiver research, GetWellNetwork for Seniors addresses the impact of aging and the ability of the senior ... (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0700)

Senior Center of Chathams hosting meetings for both
THE CHATHAMS - The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two womens friendship and support groups. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:43:26 -0700)

ADHD Could Be Misdiagnosed In Nearly 1 Million US Kids Say Researchers
Two studies published recently suggest there could be something wrong with the way ADHD is diagnosed in young children in the US, one found that nearly 1 million kids are potentially misdiagnosed just because they are the youngest in their kindergarten year, with the youngest in class twice as likely to be on stimulant medication, while the other study confirmed that whether children were born ... (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:34:24 -0700)

Consortium On Aging Established At UTHealth
To meet the escalating patient care, research and healthcare education needs for a rapidly aging population, a university-wide Consortium on Aging has been established at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). "The Consortium on Aging allows us to leverage the strengths of our academic health center and our community collaborators to better serve Houston's older ... (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:37:51 -0700)

Younger brothers delay girls' sex drive
GIRLS with younger brothers become sexually active later than those who have only younger sisters or older siblings, research suggests. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:32:52 -0700)

Women with younger brothers 'remain virgins for longer'
Women who grow up with a younger brother tend to lose their virginity nearly two years later than otherwise because of their traditional care-giving roles, say scientists. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:29:13 -0700)

Woodview to open new unit
Senior care continues to fuel the economy as the addition of a $4 million memory center aims to bolster services at a northeast Fort Wayne facility. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:09:51 -0700)