Elder Care News 05/2006 (Page 2)

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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. (May 4, 2006)

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. (May 4, 2006)

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. (May 4, 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. (May 4, 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. (May 4, 2006)

Highland councillors are warned that support for privatisation of care homes will cost them votes at the next election. (May 4, 2006)

Florida lawmakers Monday approved a senior protection bill that aims to make long-term care insurance affordable, available and marketable. (May 4, 2006)

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. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 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. (May 5, 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. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 2006)

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 (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 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. (May 5, 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. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 2006)

Senior Citizens East Inc., a Louisville nonprofit organization that provides services for home-based senior adults, has named Mike VanHimbergen as its executive director. (May 5, 2006)

While the senior population in the Brighton area grows, space at the Brighton Senior Center is shrinking. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 5, 2006)

Mark Worthen has been named executive vice president and manager of health care banking for Regions Bank in Houston. (May 5, 2006)

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. (May 6, 2006)

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. (May 6, 2006)

The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (May 6, 2006)

Elder Derek won't be watching Brother Derek. (May 6, 2006)

Hutchins Street Square Senior Center 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. Information: (209) 369-6921. (May 6, 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. (May 6, 2006)

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. (May 6, 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. (May 6, 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. (May 6, 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. (May 6, 2006)

Former Attorney General and Senate candidate Sheldon Whitehouse has been visiting senior and community centers almost daily for months to talk about health care. (May 6, 2006)

Ralph Bernard, chief executive of the radio giant GCap Media, has described its flagship station, Capital Radio 95.8FM, as being "in intensive care". (May 7, 2006)

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, (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

The elderly are often viewed as vital and integral members of society, whose wisdom and experience have enriched lives. (May 7, 2006)

The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (May 7, 2006)

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 (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

ALLEGAN -- Allegan County residents likely will know Thursday whether they will be deciding in August on a tax request to fund senior-citizen services. (May 7, 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. (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 7, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

The Care & Share welcomes new director Carol Gregg. Gregg brings to Care & Share a diverse background in business and social services. (May 8, 2006)

Kilohana United Methodist Church has opened a day care facility for the elderly that it calls a "Senior Enrichment Center." (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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