Elder Care News 05/2006 (Page 3)

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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 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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., (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 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 8, 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. (May 8, 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 8, 2006)

> AARP, Senate Leadership and Health Care Insurance Industry Leaders to Hold Press Briefing on S. 1955 (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 8, 2006)

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. (May 9, 2006)

NEW PORT RICHEY - A new adult day care center focuses on people's strengths and abilities rather than their illnesses or disabilities, supervisors say. (May 9, 2006)

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. (May 9, 2006)

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you tell me the different types of health problems a geriatrician treats and how I ca... (May 9, 2006)

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. (May 9, 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 9, 2006)

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 (May 9, 2006)

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) (May 9, 2006)

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. (May 9, 2006)

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." (May 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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. (May 9, 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 9, 2006)

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. (May 9, 2006)

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 (May 9, 2006)

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 (May 10, 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 10, 2006)

QuietCare provides Safety for Elders with their Senior Home Care Product. (PRWEB May 10, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/UHJvZi1JbnNlLU1hZ24tRmFsdS1IYWxmLVplcm8= (May 10, 2006)

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... (May 10, 2006)

(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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 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 10, 2006)

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned NHS cuts could compromise the quality of patient care. (May 10, 2006)

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. (May 10, 2006)

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... (May 11, 2006)

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. (May 11, 2006)

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. (May 11, 2006)

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. (May 11, 2006)

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. (May 11, 2006)

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