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Home away from home Adults find support in foster care for grownups
Ralph Thorpe spent a year moving in and out of a nursing home in Peabody surrounded by people old enough to be his parents. The setting wasn't a good fit for him, said Dr. Cynthia Bjorlie, but the 60-year-old music teacher needed constant medical supervision. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:03:48 GMT)

‘Golden Opportunities’ offers learning, travel, fun
Senior adults will be offered several “Golden Opportunities” next month as Elder Care launches a new program. Opportunities for learning, travel, socializing and staying fit are all part of the program for active older adults which kicks off with a “Launch Party” on Sept. 28. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:28:49 GMT)

Citizen's Health Care Working Group Empowers Government, Not Health Care Consumers
Washington, D.C. - David Hogberg, senior policy analyst for The National Center for Public Policy Research, expressed disappointment with yesterday's release of the Citizen Health Care Working Group's final report. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:47:29 GMT)

War-torn families: Family-care plan helpful when parents deploy
The first time 3-year-old Makayla Meals called her “Mommy,” Michelle Butler wondered what to do. Makayla and her younger brother, Hunter, 2, already have a mommy, but the little girl’s confusion was understandable. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:35:34 GMT)

Forensic Skills Seek to Uncover Hidden Patterns of Elder Abuse
The same techniques as those popularized on the television C.S.I. series are being used to diagnose elder abuse and neglect. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:04:52 GMT)

15,000 seniors face a tough call
The coming split between one of the region's largest doctor groups and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is making some senior citizens nervous and has sparked a marketing battle between Harvard and rival Tufts Health Plan. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:41:23 GMT)

Developer changes scope of senior living complex
NEENAH The scope of a proposed senior apartment complex overlooking the Fox River has been modified, but the projects completed value would remain relatively unchanged. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:26:04 GMT)

Caregivers face regulation
SOUTH ELGIN -- The "visiting angel" attending to C. Elvan Olmstead went a step beyond his job because he has come to care about "Doc," as the young man calls him. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:52:27 GMT)

Senior Expo draws in a large crowd
About 3,500 people attended Tuesday's event where info on health care and finances was available. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:13:07 GMT)

Critics speak against UCSD plan to move hospital care
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): A surgeon, an activist and a nun joined other health advocates yesterday to tell county supervisors that when UCSD moves its acute care beds from Hillcrest to La Jolla by 2025, the poor will have a much tougher time getting quality care. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:07:19 GMT)

National Symposium Explores Advances in Health Care Quality
National leaders in the health care quality movement, including providers and patient- and family-care advocates, came together today in Washington, D.C. to draw attention to the importance of quality care and celebrate the outstanding work of individuals and institutions that are transforming health care in communities across America. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT)

Taking Care of Mom and Dad: Quad City Elder Care Network Spreads the Word Through Businesses
When Sue Gabel's mother got sick two years ago and had a stroke, the doctor told the family that she would need to move from independent living to assisted living. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:02:10 GMT)

Health Care Property's buy of CNL gets stockholder OK
CNL Retirement Properties stockholders approved its purchase by Health Care Property Investors for $5.2 billion at a special stockholders meeting Tuesday. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:04:40 GMT)

President calls for more service, care for elderly
HA NOI — President Nguyen Minh Triet has called on ministries and organisations involved in providing care for the elderly to improve their services. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:40:36 GMT)

HHS Announces Efforts to Expand and Streamline Access to Long-Term Care in Communities Through Grants to States
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced nearly $6 million in additional funding to 22 states to expand their efforts to establish single entry points to long-term care for families who are trying to learn about and access services in their communities. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT)

Medicare to Introduce New Web Page to Help Senior Citizens Choose Drug Plans
September 27, 2006 – Medicare will introduce on October 12 a new Web page to help senior citizens make decisions in selecting a new drug plan during the enrollment period that begins November 15. The old "Medicare Personal Plan Finder," used by millions in the first year, will become "Medicare Options Compare." (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:54:33 GMT)

Tenet Gets Credit Facility Commitments
Acute care hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Wednesday it received bank commitments for a five-year, $800 million senior secured revolving credit facility, giving the company enough liquidity to meet all its expected operating needs. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:49:55 GMT)

Between retirement and estate planning, there's elder care
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Till death do you part with your money? Not exactly, these days. We -- and our parents -- live longer and extended-care costs climb. Recently, through the experience of a friend, I became aware of a critical and often-neglected financial challenge -- elder-care planning. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:54:00 GMT)

Adult Foster Care In El Paso
September 27, 2006 -- Most people know that foster care is available for Texas children but many people don't realize foster care is also available for adults who need it. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:24:03 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
AARP Driver Safety classes, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 10, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas, 316-263-3703; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 10, West Wichita Shepherd Center, 745 N. Westlink, 316-721-2208; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 18, Derby Senior Center, 611 Mulberry, Derby, 316-788-0223. Cost $10. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:07:55 GMT)

MARY B. MOORHEAD: ON ELDER-CARE: Hospice programs offer dose of help
WHEN I WAS 8, my mother died in a dreary hot, humid hospital room with sulfur-colored walls. She had been put into the hospital when her melanoma was widespread and her prognosis six months. She was never allowed to go outside or to visit home. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:15:23 GMT)

New law for elder abuse in works
The state could not help hundreds of seniors who have been abused because of a restrictive law. Now lawmakers will consider broadening the language to allow for assistance for more abused seniors. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:12:18 GMT)

“I deeply care about Indian Wells, and pledge to continue our City’scity’s vision.”
I deeply care about Indian Wells, and pledge to continue our city's vision. I will work to improve the exceptional lifestyle and high standards we enjoy, building upon the many ideas I conceived during the 2000 election. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:40:55 GMT)

DCCI hosts Senior Vice-president of EDC
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday hosted Dr. Stephen S. Poloz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC). (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:59:09 GMT)

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Challenges Current Standards in Quest to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Care and
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, recognized as the global leader in the fight against breast cancer, today announced a year-long program of initiatives that will identify and detail emergent issues essential to ensuring quality breast cancer care and survivorship. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:12:00 GMT)

Lamont speaks of health care with seniors
HARTFORD, CT (2006-09-28) Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont visited an East Hartford senior center Wednesday where state and local politicians endorsed his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:21:53 GMT)

Costs straining Beattie Haven
High costs and increased health care needs are making it financially difficult for Beattie Haven residents to stay at the Wardsville-area senior’s home. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:13:05 GMT)

Leaders Converge to Consider New Trends in American Health Care Law
Is America's health care system at a breaking point or is it on the threshold of fundamental reform? (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:51:00 GMT)

N.C. to study separating mentally ill, elderly in long-term care
Responding to problems in the state's adult-care homes, North Carolina health officials have announced a plan to house aggressive mentally ill patients in a facility separate from rest homes designed for senior citizens. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:40:13 GMT)

Senior Connections Advisors
Visit the new Senior Connection Desk, located near the Reference Desk. Advisors are available to help seniors with a variety of information needs including Medicare, Medicaid, housing, volunteer and continuing education opportunities, social activities, home care, prescription drug insurance coverag (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:51:17 GMT)

India to increase HIV treatment centers
Indian authorities plan to nearly double the number of treatment centers providing free drugs and medical care to people battling HIV/AIDS, a senior official said Friday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:06:33 GMT)

Wiencek, Shoultz exchange views on guarding senior care fund
CEDAR FALLS --- Iowa House candidate Tami Wiencek has proposed the state of Iowa adopt a constitutional amendment to protect a trust fund for home care of senior citizens. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:17:36 GMT)

Working Mother Magazine Releases Top 100 Places To Work
Working Mother magazine on Monday released its annual report on the top 100 places to work, which grades companies applying to be on the list by their policies on paternity leaves, child care and elder care, as well as the number of women holding top jobs and overall flexibility, the AP/Philadelphia Inquirer reports. [click link for full article] (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:05:31 GMT)

Care blunders led to murders, admits NHS
NHS blames senior psychiatrist for grave errors of judgment that led to one of his patients killing two prostitutes. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:28:39 GMT)

Congressional Action On Health Care Legislation Before Midterm Elections Appears Uncertain
Bills that would promote the adoption of health care information technology and address a scheduled cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians "appeared to be just hobbling along Tuesday afternoon," CQ HealthBeat reports (Reichard [1], CQ HealthBeat, 9/26). [click link for full article] (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:05:08 GMT)

CAMC Gets $500,000 for Senior Care Program
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Charleston Area Medical Center will receive a $500,000 federal grant for a long-term comprehensive health care program for senior citizens. The program is one of the first of its kind in any rural area in the United States, Sen. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:08:06 GMT)

Officials challenge figures giving state highest elderly-abuse rate
Connecticut leads the nation in reported cases of elder abuse, according to a national survey released this year. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:02:31 GMT)

'Green Houses' for golden years
A nursing home with the potential to transform elder care is coming to Massachusetts. Its hallmarks: A self-contained house for 10 private rooms, home-cooked meals, and daily routines set by the residents. Scheduled to open in Chelsea in 2008, the new facility represents the cutting edge of a national movement to replace institutional care with a more home-like atmosphere. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:05:27 GMT)

Care for elderly people
Along with great achievements of the renovation, the living conditions have been improved. The average life expectation has been constantly risen and so has the percentage of elderly people in the population structure, accounting about 10% now. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:48:35 GMT)

Celebrating people who dared to care
Sometimes it all works because enough good people care enough to make it happen. So it began with Dare to Care. So it continues 35 years later. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:53:50 GMT)

Ravotti helps Conquerors rack up a reversal: Senior turns things his way as Kentwood nicks KR, pulls even in SPSL North
KENT — The guy who already had beaten him twice this fall was across the net from him again. And James Ravotti couldn't have been happier. Imagine how happy the Kentwood High senior felt when he turned the tables on the tennis court — and helped the Conquerors turn 'em in the standings. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:01:49 GMT)

Big Animals: Care Needed: Rural areas short on vets
Sometimes, after clocking another 80-hour week, veterinarian Jeff Hammond wishes he worked for wages instead. But at Hammond Veterinary Hospital in Marlow, Hammond is living his passion -- whether it's taking care of a family's dog, a prized horse or herd of cattle. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:09:57 GMT)

Arrest in finance abuse case
A Fairfield woman was arrested Thursday in connection with the financial abuse of an elderly Vacaville woman in her care. Christina Nicholle McGee, 27, was booked into Solano County Jail on suspicion of three counts of burglary, three counts of elder abuse and two counts of forgery. Bail was set in excess of $76,000. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:15:10 GMT)

Luab: The senior years
WHEN people know that we are safely above 60, they say, “Maayo mo. Waa na moy problema. Pa banjing-banjing na lang mo.” (You are blessed. You don’t have problems anymore. You can just go gallivanting with not a care in the world.) (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:15:11 GMT)

Health Clinic Breaks Ground
By Kevin Graman, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Sep. 30--A circle of Indian children and elders, politicians and activists broke ground Friday for the NATIVE Project's new health care facility in Spokane's West Central neighborhood. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:07:11 GMT)