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Shortage of Mental Health Care Workers For Children
There's a healthcare crisis going on in Kentucky, but you might not know about it. 200,000 kids in Kentucky need psychiatric care. But thanks to a nationwide, and statewide, shortage of child psychiatrists, mental health workers in Kentucky just can't keep up with the demand. (Mon, 01 May 2006 03:13:38 GMT)

I PREDICT A RIOT
As a senior, I was asked to write a goodbye column. Of course, never wanting to lose the opportunity to preach, here are both the pros and cons of ISU. Faculty - Pro: ISU has quality professors who truly care about students. Con: The administration is more concerned about giving the president an unnecessary $25K raise than paying our professors decent wages. (Mon, 01 May 2006 03:29:31 GMT)

Senior Citizen Center not limited to seniors
MERIDIAN — Barbara Wells is director of the Meridian Senior Citizen Center, which starts its celebration of Older Americans Month today. The center is open to all people ages 21 and older, however. (Mon, 01 May 2006 04:51:10 GMT)

The People’s Law School-Elder Law
The People’s Law School-Elder Law, including such topics as wills, living wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney; guardianships, trusts, long-term care planning, long-term care insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. (Mon, 01 May 2006 05:10:19 GMT)

Gregg to lead Care & Share
The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Mon, 01 May 2006 05:21:49 GMT)

MU Health Care puts more limits on smoking
COLUMBIA — Officials at University of Missouri Health Care have announced a new policy to prohibit smoking on all property owned by its hospitals. (Mon, 01 May 2006 07:06:50 GMT)

Better care for seniors, or else, says union boss
Candidates vying for leadership of the provincial Tory party must promise to take better care of seniors in continuing-care facilities if they hope to win the next election, say senior advocates and the provincial union head. (Mon, 01 May 2006 08:24:07 GMT)

Senior calendar
Former Governor John Kitzhaber leads forum on health care, 3 to 4 p.m. today, May 1, Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Stargazing class, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 5, Senior Center. Free. Call the Heart of the Valley Astronomers at 929-9448 for more information. (Mon, 01 May 2006 08:30:53 GMT)

'Oblivion' will boggle your mind with 200 hours of gameplay
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. (Mon, 01 May 2006 09:39:19 GMT)

Father pushes daughters into bigamous marriage
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) This is the bizarre story of a man who is bent on marrying off both his daughters to one man - even though it will amount to bigamy - saying it will ensure care for the elder girl who is mentally disabled. (Mon, 01 May 2006 09:46:33 GMT)

Caregivers needing care
"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. (Mon, 01 May 2006 13:47:27 GMT)

How long should elders remain independent?
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. (Mon, 01 May 2006 13:47:36 GMT)

A closer look at Filipinos in the health care industry
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. (Mon, 01 May 2006 13:47:57 GMT)

Brookdale Senior Living buys five properties
(AP) — Brookdale Senior Living Inc., which operates independent living and assisted care facilities, on Monday completed the acquisition of five properties from AEW Capital Management for $179.5 million. (Mon, 01 May 2006 14:56:51 GMT)

President Bush Discusses Health Care Reform
Read a transcript of President Bush's speech on health care reform. (Mon, 01 May 2006 22:35:08 GMT)

Keep these requirements in mind on nursing home
Regrettably, I must admit my mother to a nursing home. How do I choose one rather than another? Placement in a long-term care facility usually is required when an elder's medical condition necessitates more attention than it is possible to provide or when an illness strikes the caregiver. (Tue, 02 May 2006 05:01:22 GMT)

Meals on Wheels Menu
Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels menu. All meals include low-fat milk. Today: Chicken patty on bun, baked beans, Mexican corn, coleslaw, orange. Wednesday: Oven-roasted turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, turnip greens, corn bread, cranberry sauce, banana. (Tue, 02 May 2006 06:44:03 GMT)

Senator makes another call for health care investigation
State Sen. Michael Waddoups reissued his call for an investigation of the health care industry Monday on grounds that the business practices of hospitals and insurance companies hurt consumers and thwart free market competition. In comments on www.senatesite.com, the West Jordan Republican compared the state and national health care system to "a train wreck about to occur" and said he's asking (Tue, 02 May 2006 07:12:07 GMT)

MEDICAL SCHOOL : Nearly half of UND med grads head for primary care fields
Primary care specialties remain the most popular fields for close to half of the senior medical students who will receive the doctor of medicine degree in UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences' Saturday commencement ceremony. (Tue, 02 May 2006 08:05:53 GMT)

Klaus, doctors agree coherent health care policy lacking
Prague- President Vaclav Klaus and representatives of dissatisfied doctors agreed today that a coherent health care policy and necessary changes were lacking and too much money was being invested in the sector, which is not the best possible way to solve its problems. (Tue, 02 May 2006 11:15:49 GMT)

Bush asks health-care industry to display fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Bush told the nation’s hospital leaders yesterday that if health care is to be more affordable and available, they need to make the industry more transparent. (Tue, 02 May 2006 11:48:49 GMT)

Suspect faces board and care
A Fairfield man charged with elder abuse and involuntary manslaughter in the 2003 death of his mother pleaded no contest Monday in Solano County Superior Court. The case against Jack Ronald Wilson was referred to the Probation Department for review, but he likely will be put on conservatorship and placed in a board and care facility, said Deputy (Tue, 02 May 2006 14:02:56 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
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. (Tue, 02 May 2006 14:13:01 GMT)

New director at senior agency
BY RUTH HEIDE May is the month for seniors ALAMOSA — Senior citizens are celebrating May as Older Coloradans Month with new South-Central Colorado Seniors Director Frances Valdez. (Tue, 02 May 2006 14:20:49 GMT)

Doctors fall short on care quality for the elderly: study
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Doctors who take older patients' glowing reviews of their care as gospel truth may have a false sense of security, according to a new report. (Wed, 03 May 2006 01:45:32 GMT)

'Elder Scrolls' outshines 'Kingdom'
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. (Wed, 03 May 2006 02:45:29 GMT)

Report: People of color don't receive adequate health care
Brown faces are missing from circles of cancer survivors, according to a new report released in early April at the biennial conference of the Intercultural Cancer Council. (Wed, 03 May 2006 03:51:13 GMT)

HealthSpring hires Schub as senior VP
HealthSpring Inc. has named Craig Schub as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Schub will oversee marketing, advertising and public relations for HealthSpring in the health-care company's five-state service area. (Wed, 03 May 2006 07:07:16 GMT)

The Hain Celestial Group Announces an Enhanced Credit Facility and the Private Placement of Fixed Rate Senior Notes
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. , a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, today announced the closing of its new Amended and Restated Credit Agreement providing a $250 million, LIBOR-based 5-year revolving credit facility and private placement of $150 million, 10-year fixed-rate 5.98% senior notes led by Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Wed, 03 May 2006 09:01:00 GMT)

Senior Services levy approved
CLERMONT COUNTY --Approval of a replacement levy will allow Clermont County Senior Services to continue helping the community's oldest citizens remain in their homes and provide the support they need. (Wed, 03 May 2006 09:47:58 GMT)

Annual fundraiser to benefit senior, child care services
FREMONT — Looking to have a good time for a good cause? Human Services Department officials say their third annual fundraiser, scheduled Thursday at the Fremont Marriott, will be just such (Wed, 03 May 2006 09:57:38 GMT)

Fresenius Medical Care Reports First Quarter 2006 Results; Excellent Start into the Year 2006
Fresenius Medical Care AG ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) &Co. KGaA ("the Company") (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME, FME3) (NYSE: FMS, FMS-p), the world's largest provider of Dialysis Products and Services, today announced the results for the first quarter 2006. (Wed, 03 May 2006 11:02:07 GMT)

Giant US care franchise will visit Gran for $60
A GIANT American company that provides services to the lonely, needy and well-heeled elderly is set to take off in Australia, raising questions about the commercialisation of community care. - (Wed, 03 May 2006 14:03:23 GMT)

DENTSPLY International Inc. to Present at Bank of America's 2006 Health Care Conference
YORK, Pa.----May 3, 2006--DENTSPLY International Inc. today announced that Bill Jellison, Senior Vice President and CFO, will be presenting at Bank of America's 2006 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas, May 16, 2006. (Wed, 03 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT)

India Offers Both Best, Worst of Health Care
Most of India's billion-plus people struggle with a public health care system that is overburdened in cities and virtually nonexistent in villages. (Wed, 03 May 2006 15:40:10 GMT)

Legislature approves long-term care insurance changes
Florida lawmakers, Monday, approved a senior protection bill that aims to make long-term care insurance affordable, available, and marketable. (Wed, 03 May 2006 16:17:55 GMT)

Alberta sets new standards for long-term care after criticism
EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta's 400 continuing care centres will have a full year to comply with new standards that follow a scathing report on the quality of care. (Wed, 03 May 2006 16:58:00 GMT)

I-CARE program May 9 at Senior Center
The I-CARE (Insurance Counseling and Referral for Elders) program for the Appalachian AAA (Area Agency on Aging) is hosting an enrollment event on Tuesday, May 9, at the Gaffney Senior Center, 499 W. Rutledge Ave. Call 864-489-3868 for an appointment time. (Wed, 03 May 2006 17:37:15 GMT)

Singapore's Lee girds for election
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Even at 82, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew relishes a fight. With elections set for May 6, he is once again busy blasting the opposition and silencing his critics with lawsuits. (Thu, 04 May 2006 03:58:07 GMT)

Seniors: Elder fraud
State Rep. Peter. J. Kotoujian is offering free to the public 2006 Elder Fraud Alert calendars. The calendar is filled with tips on how senior citizens can protect themselves from scams, including bogus financial offers, home improvement fraud and identity theft. (Thu, 04 May 2006 04:51:06 GMT)

Doctors Without Managed Care Plans Rises
The proportion of physicians who don't participate in managed care plans is rising in a development that may signal a trend toward higher patient costs and less access to doctors, a study to be released on Thursday said. (Thu, 04 May 2006 05:42:19 GMT)

Doctors Without Managed Care Plans Rises
NEW YORK (AP) - The proportion of physicians who don't participate in managed care plans is rising in a development that may signal a trend toward higher patient costs and less access to doctors, a study to be released on Thursday said. The proportion of U.S. doctors without managed care contracts rose to 11.5 percent in 2004-05, up from 9.2 percent in 2000-01 and 8.6 percent in 1998-99, (Thu, 04 May 2006 07:10:01 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Book discussion, "My Sister's Keeper," 1 p.m. Friday, Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. Ninth St. Books available from Wichita Public Library. Information, (316) 337-9084. (Thu, 04 May 2006 11:59:00 GMT)

Universal health care for children
Kids are Oregon's future, and this state has fallen behind, way behind, in its priorities for the children. However, there is a hidden competition for the health care resources in Oregon. Oregon's struggle is just part of a national struggle. (Thu, 04 May 2006 13:19:37 GMT)

RILA Testifies Against State and Local Health Care Mandates
Paul T. Kelly, Senior Vice President, Federal & State Government Affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association , testified today before the Subcommittee on Employer- Employee Relations of the House Committee on Education & The Workforce to explain why health mandates that target the retail industry do virtually nothing to improve healthcare. (Thu, 04 May 2006 13:31:00 GMT)

Protest over care homes sell-off
Highland councillors are warned that support for privatisation of care homes will cost them votes at the next election. (Thu, 04 May 2006 15:54:47 GMT)

Legislature approves long-term care insurance changes
Florida lawmakers Monday approved a senior protection bill that aims to make long-term care insurance affordable, available and marketable. (Thu, 04 May 2006 16:16:43 GMT)

Island senior didn't get proper care: report
The Vancouver Island Health Authority admits an 88-year-old man who died in the emergency room of Nanaimo Regional Hospital last month not receive adequate comfort measures or end-of-life care. (Thu, 04 May 2006 23:16:05 GMT)

Former senior care executive files sexual harassment lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa A former executive at a nursing home company is suing her former boss and the company, claiming she was sexually harassed for years. (Fri, 05 May 2006 00:12:14 GMT)

New Medicaid Complications
Let's assume that you have a perfect, carefully thought-out financial plan for your retirement -- one that takes into account routine expenses such as housing, food, and medical care, extras such as travel, and even a stay in a nursing home. You've made sure that the money you have in savings, your 401(k), other investments, and home equity will suffice to cover all these expenses through a long (Fri, 05 May 2006 12:08:41 GMT)

Panel designed to corral health care costs announced
Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday announced a high-powered new state health care commission to draft a five-year plan for dealing with the problems of cost, quality and access. (Fri, 05 May 2006 13:58:09 GMT)

Senior Care Expert
Horizon Bay is a senior retirement living company that believes in improving the quality of every single life we touch. We operate several types of communities including continuum of care retirement, freestanding assisted living and independent living communities. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:12:30 GMT)

VanHimbergen promoted to executive director of Senior Citizens East
Senior Citizens East Inc., a Louisville nonprofit organization that provides services for home-based senior adults, has named Mike VanHimbergen as its executive director. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:36:53 GMT)

Senior center space given to tots
While the senior population in the Brighton area grows, space at the Brighton Senior Center is shrinking. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:48:50 GMT)

Allegan County seeks tax for senior programs
ALLEGAN COUNTY -- Add another millage proposal to the August ballot. County commissioners Thursday decided to ask voters to support a new tax for senior programs in the county, which have been affected by budget cuts in recent years. (Fri, 05 May 2006 15:22:29 GMT)

Bar association to hold workshops on elder law
The New York State Bar Association's Elder Law section will be sponsoring workshops throughout the state in May and June focusing on issues related to the law and aging. (Fri, 05 May 2006 18:59:58 GMT)

Regions Bank names manager for health care banking operation
Mark Worthen has been named executive vice president and manager of health care banking for Regions Bank in Houston. (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:16:40 GMT)

Breaking: Consultant: Legislature should butt out of health care
A consultant who was paid $300,000 in taxpayer dollars to study Utah's health care market has the following advice for legislators: Back off. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:36:19 GMT)

Singaporeans Vote in Prime Minister Lee's First Poll (Update2)
May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Singaporeans will vote today in polls that are seen as a key test of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's 21-month-old government, which has vowed to help older workers and low-income earners and provide affordable health care. (Sat, 06 May 2006 04:54:26 GMT)

Gregg to lead Care & Share
The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Sat, 06 May 2006 05:25:17 GMT)

Brother Derek's namesake won't be watching
Elder Derek won't be watching Brother Derek. (Sat, 06 May 2006 06:06:28 GMT)

Lodi senior calendar for week of May 7, 2006
Hutchins Street Square Senior Center 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. Information: (209) 369-6921. (Sat, 06 May 2006 07:18:46 GMT)

Singaporeans Vote in Prime Minister Lee's First Poll (Update3)
May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Singaporeans voted today in polls seen as a key test of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's 21-month-old government, which has vowed to help older workers and low-income earners and provide affordable health care. (Sat, 06 May 2006 12:39:26 GMT)

Senior calendar
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. (Sat, 06 May 2006 14:32:14 GMT)

Whitehouse: Health care, energy are key to economic security
Former Attorney General and Senate candidate Sheldon Whitehouse has been visiting senior and community centers almost daily for months to talk about health care. (Sat, 06 May 2006 15:38:50 GMT)

GCap puts Capital in 'intensive care' over Heart attack
Ralph Bernard, chief executive of the radio giant GCap Media, has described its flagship station, Capital Radio 95.8FM, as being "in intensive care". (Sat, 06 May 2006 23:19:28 GMT)

Bad news, Johnny: the boss says you're 'in intensive care'
Capital Radio is in big trouble. Traditionally the top commercial station in London, it has seen its audience drop from three million to 1.8 million in five years. Top staff have deserted it too. So serious have its problems become that the man who took over a year ago says the station is not just sickly, it is "in intensive care". Ralph Bernard, chairman of GCap, the company that owns Capital, (Sat, 06 May 2006 23:28:04 GMT)

NextSteps: Stepfather's sudden wealth disrupts Mom's Medicaid
Q: My stepfather is 87 and was married to my mother for 52 years after both of their first spouses died. He never had any children and, as far as I knew, had no close relatives. I am my mother's only child and have basically taken care of both of them for years. (Sun, 07 May 2006 04:08:49 GMT)

Help alleviate problem of elder abuse by knowing the signs
The elderly are often viewed as vital and integral members of society, whose wisdom and experience have enriched lives. (Sun, 07 May 2006 04:29:40 GMT)

Gregg to lead Care & Share
The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Sun, 07 May 2006 05:24:30 GMT)

Next Steps: More on personal care contracts
QUESTION: Last week, we began our answer to the daughter of parents in their 80s (the father had Parkinson’s disease, and the mother was worn out caring for him), who wanted to know what we thought about personal care contracts. These are agreements between an elderly person and one or more individuals who, in return for a lump sum payment, promise to deliver enumerated services to the elderly (Sun, 07 May 2006 07:11:03 GMT)

Nashville senior runner chooses Cornell
With his college decision finally behind him, Nashville senior Charlie Hatch wasted little time in running like an NCAA Division I athlete Saturday at the Collinsville Invitational. (Sun, 07 May 2006 08:08:45 GMT)

Technology meets talent for better eye care
Marianas Eye Institute has just unveiled its new website www.MarianasEye.com. Now individuals can learn about the high-tech world of eye care before ever setting foot inside Marianas Eye Institute. (Sun, 07 May 2006 08:16:02 GMT)

Super oldies Photographer traveled the world to snap the oldest among us
Concerned about his mother's ability to navigate her elder-care facility with failing eyesight, Jerry Friedman embedded himself there, spending four days entrenched in the rhythm of senior life. (Sun, 07 May 2006 09:21:48 GMT)

Summit Aimed at Family Caregivers Summit Aimed at Family Caregivers Summit Aimed at Family Caregivers
LAKELAND -- Taking care of a frail, ill or disoriented family member can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Polk County residents in that situation need help, support and answers. That's what the Family Caregiver Summit II, happening Friday at Schalamar Creek Golf Country Club in Lakeland, aims to provide. (Sun, 07 May 2006 10:06:03 GMT)

Allegan County takes step toward August senior tax vote
ALLEGAN -- Allegan County residents likely will know Thursday whether they will be deciding in August on a tax request to fund senior-citizen services. (Sun, 07 May 2006 10:30:02 GMT)

Group advocates for health-care access
The Seacoast was home to 20,800 people without health insurance in 2002 - roughly the population of Portsmouth. And signs point to escalating estimates since, said Paige Farmer, senior director of community building at the United Way of the Greater Seacoast. (Sun, 07 May 2006 12:53:50 GMT)

Gregg to lead Care & Share
The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (Mon, 08 May 2006 05:24:30 GMT)

Elder care facility opens in Niu Valley
Kilohana United Methodist Church has opened a day care facility for the elderly that it calls a "Senior Enrichment Center." (Mon, 08 May 2006 05:47:19 GMT)

Don't walk into a care contract blind
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Last week, we wrote about the adult daughter (of a Parkinson's stricken father and elderly mother) who wanted to know what we thought about personal-care contracts. (Mon, 08 May 2006 08:13:40 GMT)

Series offers tips to adult caretakers
Melissa Nelson said children of elderly parents often face severe stress as members of the "sandwich generation." "These people are busy taking care of everyone, and we understand that," she said. (Mon, 08 May 2006 09:32:11 GMT)

Alberta sets new standards for long-term care
EDMONTON -- Alberta's 400 continuing care centres will have a full year to comply with new standards that follow a scathing report on the quality of care. (Mon, 08 May 2006 11:24:07 GMT)

Name change
The Akron catering company formerly known as Caterers by Paparazzi's has changed its name to Bravo! Event Group. Comfort Keepers in Mentor will reopen Friday. The provider of nonmedical in-home senior care is in the Colonial Shopping Center, 7537 Mentor Ave., (Mon, 08 May 2006 11:54:55 GMT)

Cadence Pharmaceuticals Announces Additions to Senior Management and Board of Directors
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a hospital-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced that William R. LaRue will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 1, 2006 and Michael A. (Mon, 08 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Ask A Lawyer: Elder Law
The following is a transcript "log" for the Live Chat, Friday, May 5, 2006 featuring attorney Avram N. Cohen. Transcript "log" for Room "TurnTo10.com" Kirker joined. Turnto10 joined. pam joined. Arthur_R. joined. Addie joined. (Mon, 08 May 2006 12:10:19 GMT)

AARP, Senate Leadership and Health Care Insurance Industry Leaders to Hold Press Briefing on S. 1955
> AARP, Senate Leadership and Health Care Insurance Industry Leaders to Hold Press Briefing on S. 1955 (Mon, 08 May 2006 14:53:02 GMT)

Area resident to speak to legislative subcommittee about home care needs
Barbara Pressley, of Whitehall, last Wednesday, asked members of the Michigan House of Representatives' Department of Community Health Appropriations Subcommittee to consider boosting wages for home care workers throughout the state. (Mon, 08 May 2006 15:37:15 GMT)

Local elder agencies swamped: Seniors confused as Medicare drug deadline fast approaches
Local agencies that work with the elderly are being inundated with requests for help as next Monday’s deadline for signing up for Medicare’s new prescription drug benefit approaches. (Mon, 08 May 2006 16:21:20 GMT)

ECCA Commences Tender Offer for Outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015
SAN ANTONIO----May 8, 2006--Eye Care Centers of America Inc. announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 and a related solicitation of consents to certain amendments to the indenture governing the Notes. (Tue, 09 May 2006 00:35:00 GMT)

Adult Day Care Caters To Special-Needs Clients
NEW PORT RICHEY - A new adult day care center focuses on people's strengths and abilities rather than their illnesses or disabilities, supervisors say. (Tue, 09 May 2006 02:20:58 GMT)

'Safe' cigarettes sometimes snuffed
Most of the 300 to 350 seniors killed each year in cigarette fires die in private homes. But cigarettes also are the leading cause of fire deaths in institutions that care for seniors. A USA TODAY analysis of more than 100 fatal fires since 1999 in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and senior housing shows that about 50% began with a cigarette. (Tue, 09 May 2006 04:11:59 GMT)

Finding doctors who care for older adults
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you tell me the different types of health problems a geriatrician treats and how I ca... (Tue, 09 May 2006 04:19:54 GMT)

The hidden crime of elder abuse
Older people are becoming more visible, more active and more independent than ever before. They are living longer and in better health. But as the population of older Canadians grows, so do the hidden crimes of abuse, exploitation and neglect. (Tue, 09 May 2006 04:20:37 GMT)

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Outstanding Senior Notes and
BETHESDA, Md., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. announced today that it has commenced tender offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10 3/8% Senior Notes due 2009 (CUSIP No. 41043FAE9) and its outstanding $15,562,000 aggregate principal amount of 11 1/4% Senior Subordinated (Tue, 09 May 2006 11:16:46 GMT)

CARE: Changing social workers' image
SOCIAL work has long suffered from an image problem. But Maureen Phillips, who recently took charge of children's social care in Peterborough, believes it can be a satisfying career which makes a real difference to the world. Features writer Rachel Wareing found out more. (09/05/2006 13:06:36) (Tue, 09 May 2006 12:14:18 GMT)

Patients improve care by asking questions
Even when we don’t understand something, many of us are reluctant to ask questions because we don’t want to be perceived as "dumb." Senior citizens, in particular, might think that asking too many questions would not be considered "polite." (Tue, 09 May 2006 13:01:14 GMT)

News Provost under fire over OAP care homes vote Campaigners against privatisation disappointed at leading councillor's
A POLITICAL row has broken out after campaigners opposing the sell-off of care homes for the elderly lost their leading supporter on Highland Council. (Tue, 09 May 2006 15:31:10 GMT)

Rate Of Ob-Gyns Who Do Not Participate In Managed Care Plans Rises
The rate of ob-gyns who do not participate in managed care plans more than tripled to 11.8% in 2004-2005 from about 3.5% in 1996-1997, according to a report released on Thursday by the Center for Studying Health System Change, the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. According to Ann O'Malley, a senior researcher at HSC and a co-author of the study, which involved telephone interviews with more than (Tue, 09 May 2006 19:03:50 GMT)

JFVS announces elder care now available
The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County announces the availability of an elderly care program for those with memory loss and varying degrees of dementia. Transportation is provided. Fees are charged on a sliding scale. Program includes meals, snacks and activities. For more info (Tue, 09 May 2006 22:45:26 GMT)

QuietCare, the Nursing Home Care Alternative that Ensures Loved Ones are Safe
QuietCare provides Safety for Elders with their Senior Home Care Product. (PRWEB May 10, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr. (Wed, 10 May 2006 07:04:11 GMT)

SAN FRANCISCO / Murder, elder abuse charges for 2 in death of their client
San Francisco police have arrested two caregivers on murder and elder abuse charges after a bedridden, 91-year-old client died of an infection from untreated bedsores she suffered while staying at a retirement hotel. Mary Schneider died Monday at... (Wed, 10 May 2006 10:44:49 GMT)

QuietCare, the Nursing Home Care Alternative that Ensures Loved Ones are Safe
(PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- QuietCare, the most trusted name in elder home care as well as a senior care resource has developed a revolutionary home medical alert system for elderly family members. (Wed, 10 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Two caregivers arrested in death of elderly client
SAN FRANCISCO Two caregivers are facing charges after San Francisco police say an elderly woman they were hired to take care of died of an infection from untreated bedsores. (Wed, 10 May 2006 12:57:25 GMT)

Healthcare Veteran Holloway to Lead Vitas Innovative Hospice Care(R) of Kansas City
Kathi Holloway, RN, MSM, has been named general manager of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of Kansas City dual-state hospice programs, serving patients in the greater Kansas City area of both Kansas and Missouri. (Wed, 10 May 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

IMS to Present at the Bank of America Health Care Conference 2006 on May 17 at 2:40 p.m. PDT
FAIRFIELD, Conn.----May 10, 2006--IMS Health today announced that Nancy Cooper, senior vice president and CFO, will speak to investors and analysts attending the Bank of America Health Care Conference 2006, to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, May 16-18, 2006. (Wed, 10 May 2006 14:00:00 GMT)

Coral Gables will get its first senior housing facility
The former car dealership was going to be turned into another, regular condominium in the North Gables. But with a few changes, approved Tuesday by city commissioners, the Plaza at Coral Gables became the Sunrise at Coral Gables, the first luxury senior housing facility in the City Beautiful. (Wed, 10 May 2006 14:14:59 GMT)

This senior prom will be true blast from the past
LAPEER - Talk about putting the senior in senior prom. Residents at the Lapeer County Medical Care Facility - who range in age from the late 60s to nearly 100 - are prepping for their own senior prom and are even voting for the king and queen, said Lisa Smith, the facility's activity director. (Wed, 10 May 2006 14:33:21 GMT)

Elder Abuse Charges Follow Death Of SF Woman
Two women were arrested after the 91-year-old client they took care of at a private retirement hotel died of an infection from untreated bedsores. (Wed, 10 May 2006 15:19:08 GMT)

Archbishop fears for patient care
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned NHS cuts could compromise the quality of patient care. (Wed, 10 May 2006 18:12:29 GMT)

Manor Care To Issue $250 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
Manor Care, Inc. announced today that, subject to market conditions and other factors, it plans to issue $250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2036 in a private offering. (Wed, 10 May 2006 20:10:00 GMT)

Ontario - Elder abuse network recognized
The Prevention of Elder Abuse Network for Hastings and Prince Edward (PEAN) received a $3,000 grant from the Government of Ontario to help the network combat elder abuse locally. (Wed, 10 May 2006 22:53:51 GMT)

Elder Andersen to speak at Tuesday devotional
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak May 16 at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall for a Brigham Young University campus devotional. (Thu, 11 May 2006 06:25:54 GMT)

Accident changed Mountain View senior's priorities
Mountain View senior Sarah Marosvari coaches her sister Sophia's soccer team and tries not to think about the long, 10 final days of her high school career. After graduating, she plans to accompany her grandparents to Budapest, her grandfather's hometown. (Thu, 11 May 2006 08:11:52 GMT)

Health Management Associates, Inc. to Present at the 2006 Bank of America Health Care Conference
Health Management Associates, Inc. announced today that its senior management will give a presentation at the 2006 Bank of America Health Care Conference to be held May 16-18, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Thu, 11 May 2006 10:05:00 GMT)