Elder Care News 04/2006 (Page 9)

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We begin in a kingdom, lush and perilous, where the lakes of "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" offer a green-blue invitation and valley flowers sway around a circular fortress of spires and spears. You are on a risky quest to save this place, Tamriel. (Apr 27, 2006)

Bonnie Pilon, senior associate dean for practice at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, has received the Logan Beasley Leadership Excellence Award from the Tennessee Primary Care Association. (Apr 27, 2006)

"Angels gather here." A small blue sign hanging on a plant stand in front of a Lodi home is the first indication that there is something special about the people living inside. (Apr 27, 2006)

Most elders are reluctant to ask for caregiving from family members, even when they are ill. Whether it is fear of having to live in a care home, or an inability to be classified as "old," most people prefer to live independently for as long as they can. (Apr 27, 2006)

Filipinos are no strangers to health care. Whether it's hospitals or convalescent care centers, odds are skilled Filipino workers comprise a sizable portion of the workforce. (Apr 27, 2006)

Prompted by the suspicious death of a 63-year-old resident last weekend, state regulators yesterday closed a troubled Chester assisted-living home after deciding that conditions there "constitute an immediate and serious danger" to its occupants. (Apr 27, 2006)

Prompted by the suspicious death of a 63-year-old resident last weekend, state regulators yesterday closed a troubled Chester assisted-living home after deciding that conditions there "constitute an immediate and serious danger" to its occupants. (Apr 28, 2006)

Although I have been involved with skilled nursing facilities for the past 17 years, my views have not changed in one regard. No matter the home, nursing home residents need more individual attention and emotional support than even the best-funded homes can afford to offer. While I have fantasized about armies of trained volunteers providing daily visits to each nursing home resident, I had not (Apr 28, 2006)

John Kitzhaber is bringing his crusade for health care reform to Corvallis. (Apr 28, 2006)

Hutchins Street Square Senior Center 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. Information: (209) 369-6921. (Apr 28, 2006)

(Columbia-AP) April 27, 2006 - A House subcommittee approved a measure Thursday that would create a special investigations unit focused on abuse at adult care facilities. (Apr 28, 2006)

Police are investigating after a senior doctor was found dead at a North East hospital on Tuesday night. Doctor Fiona Clarke was in charge of intensive care services at James Cook University hospital in Middlesbrough. (Apr 28, 2006)

Health Management Associates, Inc. announced today that its senior management will give a presentation at the 31st Annual Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference to be held May 2-3, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Apr 28, 2006)

By AIMEE HATFIELD, Lincoln Journal Star | Comments (0) I'm going to share a secret: I have never played any of the ''Elder Scrolls'' games. I always meant to, but I just never had the time. (Apr 28, 2006)

WE BEGIN IN A kingdom, lush and perilous, where the lakes of "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" offer a green-blue invitation, and valley flowers sway around a circular fortress of spires and spears. You are on a risky quest to save this place, Tamriel. The king has asked you to "close shut the jaws of Oblivion" and its lurking evil. (Apr 28, 2006)

Care home fees have increased by more than 50% over the last five years, a charity has found. (Apr 28, 2006)

REED CITY - Estelle Dell'eva died from infection caused by bedsores and gangrene said Dr. David Start, pathologist for Spectrum Health's Blodgett Campus. (Apr 28, 2006)

"Angels gather here." A small blue sign hanging on a plant stand in front of a Lodi home is the first indication that there is something special about the people living inside. (Apr 28, 2006)

Filipinos are no strangers to health care. Whether it's hospitals or convalescent care centers, odds are skilled Filipino workers comprise a sizable portion of the workforce. (Apr 28, 2006)

A program of exercises, crafts, entertainment and education combines with meals served at the Ottawa County Senior Citizens Center and nutrition sites to form the county senior citizens activities program. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.50 for those 60 and older; $5 for those under 60. (Apr 28, 2006)

At least 50,000 people in rural areas close to the Chechen capital Grozny now have access to the quality primary health care they have been lacking since military operations in the country 12 years ago. (Apr 28, 2006)

The Bethel Senior Day Care Center Inc. was recently awarded a $70,000 grant from The Timken Foundation of Canton, Ohio, to purchase a 12-passenger and two-wheelchair coach bus. The money will also provide funds for a part-time driver, fuel, normal maintenance and repairs. (Apr 28, 2006)

Rear Admiral Nancy Lescavage, the military's senior leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of health care to the military in Colorado and 20 other western states today concluded visits to military bases in the Colorado Springs area this week. (Apr 28, 2006)

Westminster Savings Credit Union will be hosting a series of informative seminars titled "Elder Issues: Preventing Financial Abuse and Planning for the Future". The seminars will feature Brian Trainor, a 27 year police veteran and Alison Leaney of the B.C. (Apr 28, 2006)

(Columbia-AP) April 27, 2006 - A House subcommittee approved a measure Thursday that would create a special investigations unit focused on abuse at adult care facilities. (Apr 29, 2006)

The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Apr 29, 2006)

"Angels gather here." A small blue sign hanging on a plant stand in front of a Lodi home is the first indication that there is something special about the people living inside. (Apr 29, 2006)

Filipinos are no strangers to health care. Whether it's hospitals or convalescent care centers, odds are skilled Filipino workers comprise a sizable portion of the workforce. (Apr 29, 2006)

John Kitzhaber is bringing his crusade for health care reform to Corvallis. (Apr 29, 2006)

Nearly a half (45%) of all hospital based senior nurses say that there have beenredundancies or a reduction in nursing posts where they work in the last twelve months. Nearly 60% said that they did not have enough staff to give their patients the standards of care they would like, a new survey commissioned by the RCN reveals today... click link for more info. (Apr 29, 2006)

Movie, "Lady and the Tramp," 6 p.m. Friday, Newton Area Senior Center, 122 S. Sixth St., Newton. Parenting the Second Time Around, for grandparents raising grandchildren, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Kansas Children's Service League, 1365 N. Custer. Call B.J. Gore, (316) 942-4261, ext. 1315, or e-mail bjgore@kcsl.org. (Apr 29, 2006)

By AIMEE HATFIELD, Lincoln Journal Star | Comments (0) I'm going to share a secret: I have never played any of the ''Elder Scrolls'' games. I always meant to, but I just never had the time. (Apr 29, 2006)

FLINT - Efforts to raise the bar for quality child care were honored at a special breakfast Friday morning. Marcy Collins, the family child care provider award for creating a "wonderful nurturing program" for children of working parents, said 4C Director Mary Ann Ketels. (Apr 29, 2006)

They’d never spent a night apart For sixty years she heard him snore Now they’re in a hospital In separate beds, on different floors Clare soon lost her memory Forgot the names of her family She never spoke a word again Then one day they wheeled him in He held her hand and stroked her hair And in a fragile voice she said, “Where have you been? (Apr 30, 2006)

SENIOR CENTER - 137 N. Beeson Blvd., Uniontown; phone 724-439-5910. Meals on Wheels - The Uniontown Center is in need of volunteers to deliver homebound meals to the elderly shut-ins, one hour, one day a week. Call 724-437-6050, ext. 243. (Apr 30, 2006)

Movie, "Lady and the Tramp," 6 p.m. Friday, Newton Area Senior Center, 122 S. Sixth St., Newton. Parenting the Second Time Around, for grandparents raising grandchildren, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Kansas Children's Service League, 1365 N. Custer. Call B.J. Gore, (316) 942-4261, ext. 1315, or e-mail bjgore@kcsl.org. (Apr 30, 2006)

The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Apr 30, 2006)

PORTAGE | Senior citizens will have a chance to learn more than their cholesterol levels during Thursday's sixth annual Portage Senior Health Fair. They can find out about local volunteer opportunities, times and locations for play and exercise, and places to contact if they need help. (Apr 30, 2006)

Many of the 160 athletes registered will take part in several sports. BLACKSBURG -- Put away the gloves and stocking caps and pull out those golf clubs and ping-pong paddles. Warmer weather is finally here to stay for a while. The better news for some might be an accompanying spring tradition: a week's worth of New River Valley Senior Olympic Games that kick off Monday. (Apr 30, 2006)

Although I have been involved with skilled nursing facilities for the past 17 years, my views have not changed in one regard. No matter the home, nursing home residents need more individual attention and emotional support than even the best-funded homes can afford to offer. While I have fantasized about armies of trained volunteers providing daily visits to each nursing home resident, I had not (Apr 30, 2006)

By AIMEE HATFIELD, Lincoln Journal Star | Comments (1) I'm going to share a secret: I have never played any of the ''Elder Scrolls'' games. I always meant to, but I just never had the time. (Apr 30, 2006)

Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc. Open to senior citizens 60 or older and their spouses, regardless of age. Participants should register two days in advance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at meal sites. (Apr 30, 2006)

Week of April 30, 2006 Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc. Open to senior citizens 60 or older and their spouses, regardless of age. Participants should register two days in advance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at meal sites. (Apr 30, 2006)

Week of April 30, 2006 Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc. Open to senior citizens 60 or older and their spouses, regardless of age. Participants should register two days in advance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at meal sites. Suggested donation is $1.75. For a ride, call: Norwalk, 853-7465; Stamford, 299-5180. (Apr 30, 2006)

Fifty percent. This number is the chance that at least one spouse of a healthy couple, aged 65, will reach age 95. Digest this data for a moment.… (Apr 30, 2006)

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