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Senior citizens' schedule
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. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:15:38 GMT)

NextSteps: Nursing homes deny admission to woman with Alzheimer's
Q: Since my mother, now 71, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago, she has declined steadily. At first, my father was able to take care of her with part-time help from me, but as time passed, she became too much for him to handle. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:26:44 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. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:35:07 GMT)

Troops' property: Handle with care
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. - Much of what the dead had carried into war is silent: the combat uniforms and CamelBak... (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:45:19 GMT)

Senior-housing info at a snap
A Seattle-based Web site launched Friday — SNAPforSeniors.com — aims to transform Americans' search for senior housing —... (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:26:41 GMT)

National Health Council for Elderly to be revived
PETALING JAYA: The National Health Council for the Elderly will be revived to take care of the rising number of senior citizens in the country. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:07:47 GMT)

Wining for Senior Dining
The wind was high and so was the spirit of generosity that circulated among more than 350 guests and volunteers who showed up on a blustery Saturday afternoon to make the magic happen at the 15th Annual Classic Wine Auction Benefit in support of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's Home Delivered Meals Program. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:51:25 GMT)

Troops' Property: Handle With Care: At the Joint Personal Effects Depot in Aberdeen, Md., Security and Emotions Run
By Katherine M. Skiba, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oct. 1--ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Much of what the dead had carried into war is silent: the combat uniforms and CamelBak canteens, wrap-around shades and Gerber knives, dog tags and duct tape. Little things speak loudest. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:13:46 GMT)

Coshocton ranks low for heart care
COSHOCTON - Treating patients for a heart attack often requires high-tech equipment and specialized staff. Coshocton's hospital lacks both. A survey conducted by Gannett News Service found heart attack patients got the recommended care they needed in Coshocton 87 percent of the time. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:10:25 GMT)

Temple coach tells kids ‘take care of your body’
With a look of adoration, Wayne Keys, 13, studied Temple University men’s basketball coach, Fran Dunphy, as he paced the gym floor of the Bristol Junior/Senior High School. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:16:21 GMT)

Largest gift ever goes to Senior Services
In the last years of her life, Ruth Souther Bost survived on a meager income and help from Senior Services departments in Rowan and Iredell counties. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:20:41 GMT)

Legislation soon for protection of senior citizens
Government will soon bring a legislation for promoting the care, maintenance and protection of senior citizens and parents, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Meira Kumar said here today. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:48:46 GMT)

Seattle Times: Senior housing info available at a snap
A Seattle-based Web site launched Friday aims to transform Americans' search for senior housing, including the often-agonizing hunt for long-term care. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:13:21 GMT)

Govt launches scheme for senior citizens
Panaji, Oct 1: The directorate of social welfare today launched the ‘Ummid’ scheme for senior citizens vide a notification on the occasion of the International Day for Senior Citizens. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 03:40:33 GMT)

A case of elder abuse
This past week I was put in the unwelcome and uncomfortable position of having to call to report a case of domestic abuse against an elderly parishioner. I was fairly certain abuse was taking place so I arranged a meeting with the victim at church. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:09:34 GMT)

Nanny software company introduces elder-care aid
Two Philadelphia attorneys who developed payroll software for people with nannies have come out with a similar product for employers of caregivers for the elderly. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:24:30 GMT)

People in the News | He helps get the word out for firms in health care
Navarrow J. Wright sees himself as an enabler. "I come in and help us leverage technology to enable us to deliver effective marketing messages," the new senior vice president of technology at Medical Broadcasting Co. said in a recent interview. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:10:35 GMT)

NHS Chief Executive outlines challenge for new structure of Primary Care Trusts
NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson has outlined the big challenge for the new structure of NHS Primary Care Trusts, officially open for business on 1st October. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:28:48 GMT)

Where Mature Workers Thrive
By Anonymous The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) ranked three New Jersey-based businesses among the 50 best U.S. places to work for employees age 50 and up. Named were Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley, No. 10; Saint Barnabas Health Care Organization in West Orange, No. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:09:52 GMT)

Seniors Remain Persistent in Protesting Closure of TCU
Toting signs that said "Save the TCU," and "TCU = TLC" and "If You Close, Senior Woes," Santa Clarita Valley seniors made their point loud and clear Monday against the proposed closure of the transitional care unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:50:35 GMT)

Senior Circle Plus changes to Healthwise Connection
ASHTABULA - - Ashtabula County Medical Center announces that it's Senior Circle Plus program has been enhanced and expanded, and will now be known as -Healthwise Connection.- This is a benefit program designed to help community members protect and augment their health. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:37:00 GMT)

Court refuses to delay sentence for Yukos manager, mother of 2 - 1
MOSCOW, October 2 (RIA Novosti) - A Moscow district court refused Monday to suspend the sentence of a former Yukos executive convicted on embezzlement and tax evasion charges, despite her having two minor children to care for. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:23:17 GMT)

Cardiovascular program opens at ElderWood
ElderWood Senior Care has announced the opening of a cardiovascular transitional care program at its Heathwood facility in Williamsville. The program is for patients with heart-related problems who no longer need hospital care but are not ready to recuperate on their own at home. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:06:23 GMT)

Senior Housing Buys 3 Properties
Real estate investment trust Senior Housing Properties Trust said Monday it bought three senior living properties for $31.2 million and simultaneously signed a long-term lease with Five Star Quality Care Inc., an operator of senior living communities, for the same properties. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:34:28 GMT)

Senior Housing Buys 3 Properties
(AP) NEWTON, Mass. Real estate investment trust Senior Housing Properties Trust said Monday it bought three senior living properties for $31.2 million and simultaneously signed a long-term lease with Five Star Quality Care Inc., an operator of senior living communities, for the same properties. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:50:28 GMT)

Senior Housing leases hospitals, buys new property
Senior Housing Properties Trust has begun leasing two rehabilitation hospitals in Massachusetts to Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:36:12 GMT)

State News
Elder Care still focused on root purposes It all started in a little house, run by two women who saw the need to provide adult daycare and support for caregivers. Today, 23 years later, Elder Care is larger and offers more programs, while still focusing on its root purposes. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:58:16 GMT)

Senior Housing buys 3 properties
NEWTON, Mass. Senior Housing Properties Trust is buying three senior living properties for just over 31 (m) million dollars from Five Star Quality Care Incorporated. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:57:02 GMT)

Police Investigate ?03 Death After Charge Against Nurse
A critical care nurse is said to have engaged in chatter with a co-worker about the best way to kill a spouse a day before she died, an indictment says. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:29:30 GMT)

'Green Houses' for Golden Years
By Alice Dembner, The Boston Globe Sep. 30--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. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:08:00 GMT)

Wounded British troops get 'appalling' care, officers and charities say
British troops injured in combat receive "appalling" treatment, senior army officers and charities have said, The Daily Telegraph reported. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:26:25 GMT)

Work to begin on ball player's car care center
BY GEORGE W. RHODES SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Monday, October 2, 2006 11:41 PM CDT ATTLEBORO - A company owned by former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn has finalized the purchase of the former Ski Barn property, and is now nearly ready to start construction of a gas station and car-care center that's been in the planning stages for almost a year. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:46:49 GMT)

Pets need extra care in their golden years
By the time this article goes to print, I'll be 58 years old. I suppose that one old dog can write about another. Here are a few thoughts on senior pet care. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:07:42 GMT)

Duquesne's Ashaolu begins rehabilitation
Forward moves out of critical care unit. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:43:08 GMT)

House 21 hopefuls spar over senior care fund
WATERLOO --- Candidates for an Iowa House seat from Waterloo are continuing their debate over a trust fund to aid senior citizens. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:09:49 GMT)

In Tomorrow's Paper
We can see a pattern developing here. Whether it's food safety, farm-fuel subsidies, or health-care spending, Alberta has lots of rules and regulations, but we don't really know how well much of this stuff is working. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:33:31 GMT)

Brother sought help for man accused of triple murder
The 29-year-old brother of a 30-year-old man accused of murdering their three sisters tried several times to get the 30-year-old committed to psychiatric care. The murder defendant, meanwhile, claims he has no memory of shooting and killing his sisters late Sunday. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:02:01 GMT)

Senior briefs
The Bridgeview Senior Citizen Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bridgeview Community Center, 79th Street and Oketo Avenue, to plan for the October Movie Day. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:33:55 GMT)

Coalition Founded to Address Crisis of Fragmented Senior Health Care
The Case Management Society of America and sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC today announced the establishment of the National Transitions of Care Coalition to improve the quality of care between health care settings particularly for seniors. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

Coalition Founded to Address Crisis of Fragmented Senior Health Care
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) and sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC today announced the establishment of the National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC) to improve the quality of care between health care settings particularly for seniors. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:09:27 GMT)

Mikulski visits elder expo
By Clifford G. Cumber News-Post Staff FREDERICK -- U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski wandered the aisles of the Elder Expo today shaking hands and talking to some of the hundreds of seniors and service providers at the event. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:35:41 GMT)

Ventas Sparks Health Care REITs
While apartment and office space rentals have been the center of attention from a big summer for real estate investment trusts, health care REITs have also continued to experience steady gains. Ventas Inc. (NYSE: VTR - News) has emerged as one of the heavy hitters in the sector as it continues to turn in impressive earnings and enrich its shareholders with a 4.1% dividend yield. With a market (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:23:07 GMT)

Ventas Sparks Health Care REITs
Ventas turns in impressive earnings and emerges as a heavy hitter in the health-care REIT sector. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:23:07 GMT)

Senior Groups Oppose Measures Q, R
Two senior groups are speaking out against measures Q and R in Sacramento County, saying the money could be better spent. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:23:16 GMT)

Senior Republican fights to save his job in page scandal
Behind the scenes senior Republicans weighed whether Speaker J. Dennis Hastert could survive the scandal surrounding former Representative Mark Foley. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:42:59 GMT)

Work to begin on ball player's car care center
BY GEORGE W. RHODES SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Wednesday, October 4, 2006 12:31 AM CDT ATTLEBORO - A company owned by former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn has finalized the purchase of the former Ski Barn property, and is now nearly ready to start construction of a gas station and car-care center that's been in the planning stages for almost a year. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 05:47:00 GMT)

Forensic techniques target elder abuse
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The elderly man in the emergency room was covered with bruises, some purple and others fading. Despite signs of dementia, he told the same story over and over: His wife's burly home health aide had beaten him. But the health aide and the wife insisted he had fallen. Now it was up to the members of Orange County's Elder Abuse Forensic Center to decide which story was true. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:14:57 GMT)

'WILL'FUL SPITE OF ASTORS
Anthony Marshall, the key figure in the Brooke Astor scandal, insists his son filed shocking elder-abuse charges against him only because the younger man was furious about not being named in the 104-year-old grande dame's will. And in an... (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:42:12 GMT)

Prestige Care Hires Kronos(R) to Streamline Hiring Process; Innovative senior services organization reinforces
CHICAGO----To take the risk out of hiring and add more time for patient care, Prestige Care Inc. has selected the Workforce Acquisition solution from Kronos® Incorporated . Prestige Care, a complete senior service organization, will implement the selection and hiring tool throughout 24 assisted living facilities and 19 skilled nursing facilities. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

Mikulski touts senior issues at Elder Expo
By Clifford G. Cumber News-Post Staff FREDERICK -- U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski wandered the aisles of the Elder Expo on Tuesday, shaking hands and talking to some of the hundreds of seniors and service providers at the event. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:07:06 GMT)

Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) Receives 1St Annual MCPHS Health Care Leadership Award
BOSTON----Senator Richard T. Moore was honored at the State House today with the 1st Annual Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Care Leadership Award, which was created this year to honor individuals in the Commonwealth who have made significant and lasting contributions to the quality of health care received by the citizens of Massachusetts. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:51:00 GMT)

Suit: Care company discriminated against pregnant women
Managed care company Amerigroup Illinois illegally squeezed profits out of Medicaid by discriminating against pregnant women in their third trimester, a federal court jury was told Wednesday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:04:07 GMT)

Legislators discuss senior issues
Health care costs and services and property tax relief topped a list of issues area legislators and candidates discussed Wednesday during a Lawrence forum for their older constituents. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:49:40 GMT)

Duel-career military face child care issues when deployed
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. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 06:22:43 GMT)

Senior caucus seeking remarks
The local caucus of the S.C. Silver Haired Legislature is looking for comments from senior residents about the priorities it chose for the upcoming legislative session. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:11:04 GMT)

New Resource for Illinois Health and Elder Care Providers
Senior Approved Services proves to be a viable solution for the elderly and the family caregiver with the continued support of the private business sector in Illinois. (PRWeb Oct 5, 2006) (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:14:45 GMT)

Care for children in crisis planned
A mental health agency will help families needing urgent mental health care for children, preferably without a hospital stay. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:43:14 GMT)

Doyle releases new health-care ad
In the midst of an ongoing television campaigning controversy, Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle released a new ad Wednesday promoting at-home health care to the state’s senior citizens. Doyle’s 30-second television spot addresses the Family Care program. The commercial says the program will “help seniors get what they need in their homes,” said Anne Lupardus, deputy press secretary to the Doyle... (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:52:51 GMT)

Health care a looming budget buster for Calif. cities
By 2020, California's local governments will be paying eight times as much for retiree health care as they do today -- and most have not even started to put aside money to do that, according to a new study. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:42:49 GMT)

Cherry Hill plans senior fest
Cherry Hill is inviting residents 60 and older to attend its annual Senior Festival on Friday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:09:29 GMT)

Seniors: Long-Term Care Crisis Looming
AARP Loudoun Chapter President Esther Trask is worried that the ever-increasing number of seniors coming into the county will overwhelm the county's supply of adequate housing and long-term care options. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:21:18 GMT)

Elder law & estate planning
By Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the Act) was signed by President Bush on August 17, 2006. Its many tax provisions include changes to rules regarding 529 plans, IRAs, charitable contributions and long-term care. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:39:27 GMT)

Seniors at Risk Forum Tuesday
Day Break Adult Day Care is holding a seminar for people who may come in contact with seniors who have suffered abuse or neglect.“Seniors At Risk Forum: Increasing Awareness about Elder Issues and Developing Community Partnerships” starts at 9 a.m. with a brief introduction, agenda summary and continental breakfast. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 04:10:11 GMT)

Institutional care not the answer, foster group warns
The Foster Care Association says it does not support an expansion of institutional care, following the release of a report into child abuse prevention. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 04:31:00 GMT)

Senior council director resigns
The executive director of the Coordinating Council for Senior Citizens, under fire in recent months for alleged mismanagement at the new Center for Senior Life, has resigned. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:12:03 GMT)

HomeInstead Senior Care - America's Oldest Worker
TO: TV/Radio Producers and Assignment Editors FROM: HomeInstead Senior Care and Experience Works WHEN: Beginning 4 p.m. (CDT), October 5, 2006 WHAT/WHO: B-roll and soundbites of America's Oldest Workers, including 104-year-old R. Waldo McBurney's birthday party, plus Roger Baumgart, president of HomeInstead, winner of Outstanding Employer of Older Workers Award from Experience Works. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:02:46 GMT)

Reserve Flu Shots At Senior Health Day
Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) is sponsoring his 5th Annual Senior Health & Awareness Day Friday, October 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hofstra University Arena, Earl Ovington Blvd., Uniondale. Senior health information, various health screenings, flu shots and information on senior programs such as eld (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:05:27 GMT)

Annual Senior Festival today in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is inviting residents age 60 and older to attend its annual Senior Festival today. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:20:01 GMT)

PREVIEW FOR REGION?: Influx may alter whole communities
Other regions that have lured retirees show what the future could hold for the Charlotte area, including changes for school districts, medical care and surrounding development. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:22:28 GMT)

Senate candidates take different views of health care
Democrat Amy Klobuchar, Republican Mark Kennedy and Independence Party candidate Robert Fitzgerald have all proposed ways to provide more health insurance coverage by controlling the cost of health care. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:06:20 GMT)

$14.2M grant aids mental health care
Hawaii is receiving $14.2 million in federal funds over the next five years to develop a comprehensive plan for mental health care in the islands. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:26:29 GMT)

Savvy senior: Advice on retirement spots
Dear Savvy Senior, (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:13:53 GMT)

Jerry Shelby attends N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature meeting
Jerry Shelby, of Carolina Boulevard, represented Rowan County at the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature meeting held Oct. 3 and 4 in Raleigh. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue was keynote speaker. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:08:12 GMT)

Fitch Downgrades Health Care Property Investors' IDR To 'BBB'
NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has downgraded Health Care Property Investors as follows: Issuer Default Rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'; Bank credit facility to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'; Senior unsecured notes to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'; Preferred stock to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:59:00 GMT)

Managed-Care Firms Head To Round Two In Medicare Part D
Tact is a useful skill in the health care business, whether you're a doctor discussing a medical condition or an insurer rejecting a claim. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:00:00 GMT)

Peoria firm buys Charleston nursing home
CHARLESTON -- The Prairie View Care Center nursing facility for senior citizens has been purchased by Peoria-based Petersen Health Care. Officials from Petersen Health Care issued a press release on Friday announcing the purchase of the 139-bed facility at 716 18th St. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 04:34:48 GMT)

Despite protests, horses to make way for senior center
An emotional battle, involving Coppell Country Acres Equestrian Center and the proposed senior center, came to a head at the Sept. 26 city council meeting. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 05:30:42 GMT)

Funds to help Fort Hudson provide in-home care
FORT EDWARD -- Fort Hudson Health System Inc., is expanding into the home care field. "For the tangible program, we're hoping to kick it off in early 2007," said Andrew Cruikshank, chief executive officer of the nursing home system located in Fort Edward. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:21:35 GMT)

Elder brother needs living assistance
Dear Annie: My brother, "Harry," is 64 years old, and in the past 10 years, his memory has been steadily declining. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:13:35 GMT)

A nightmare on Elm Street
Gold Coast psychiatrist Ruth Koenig spent more than 50 years caring for others, including her 58-year-old mentally ill daughter. But at the end of her life, there was no one to care for her. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:17:18 GMT)

Seniors Ready Packages For Soldiers Overseas
(Michael O’Kane) Members of the Samuel Field Y Senior Center in Little Neck prepare items for a care package to be sent overseas to a local member of the armed forces. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 12:59:14 GMT)

A Mother in Shades of Gray, Love, Schizophrenia and All
Daughters who think they have problems with their mothers should take a hint from ?Out of the Shadow,? a documentary being shown Sunday evening on WNET/13. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:22:14 GMT)

FG can't dictate who rules Plateau State —Lar
ELDER statesman Chief Solomon Lar has expressed grave concern over what he called the illegal and unconstitutional use to which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the police were being put which he says threatens the survival of democracy in the country. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:27:43 GMT)

NextSteps: Children can get tax relief by taking care of Dad
Q: Our mother's lengthy illness and death caused emotional and economic devastation to our father, now 84. Because of his poor financial situation (his only income is Social Security of less than $875 per month), my brother, two sisters and I have been providing him money for food, clothing, gasoline, car and house maintenance, and other such expenses. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:23:18 GMT)

C.W. GUSEWELLE COMMENTARY: Govern safety? Thanks, but no
A color photograph that appeared recently on Page 1 of The New York Times — sharing the page with reports on the gathering storm of terrorism and attempts to curb the shame of elder abuse — was an eye-catching orange still life of fried sweet potatoes. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:10:49 GMT)

Senior-living communities become homes away from home
As baby boomers help their parents make long-term care decisions, senior-living officials say it’s time for them to consider their own futures. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:44:04 GMT)

SENIOR MEN
The Birmingham Senior Men meet Fridays at The Community House. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 11:02:00 GMT)

Seniors vote in numbers candidates can't ignore
Most of the 1,600 senior citizens living at continuing care retirement communities Ann’s Choice in Warminster and Foulkeways at Gwynedd have one thing in common. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:14:05 GMT)

KC heart-care facilities expanding
The competition for area heart patients gets a shot of adrenalin Monday, when the University of Kansas Hospital opens its long-heralded Center for Advanced Heart Care. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:24:58 GMT)

Finding info can be daunting
INFORMATION on health care for seniors is everywhere. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:52:37 GMT)

Finding Info Can Be Daunting
INFORMATION on health care for seniors is everywhere. Publications, Internet sites, fliers, mailings, events, classes and free information and assistance can link us with available and needed resources. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:15:18 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. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:22:46 GMT)

Senior CPC official calls for greater ideological education of young people
A senior member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau has called for greater efforts in the ideological and ethical education of the nation's youth. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:43:47 GMT)

GOP losing advantage with married moms
After winning over moms in back-to-back elections, Republicans have lost their advantage among married women with children this year. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:01:04 GMT)

Father: SMU QB was suspended for punching stalker
SMU quarterback Justin Willis, who has been suspended from the team indefinitely for a violation of team rules, was given his suspension for punching a male student in an altercation early Friday, Willis' father told the Dallas Morning News on Sunday. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:20:59 GMT)

MOSAIC HAIR STUDIO require Senior Stylist & Trainee Full time positions Details on application
Applicants need to be well groomed team players with good customer care skills, & be reliable & confident. Please forward CV to Sally Renwick, 7 Holywell Hill, St. Albans Herts AL1 1EU (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:22:09 GMT)

Preparing for Huntsman World Senior Games
ST. GEORGE - Seniors from across the globe flocked to the Dixie Center on Sunday to register for the Huntsman World Senior Games. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:56:13 GMT)

Triad Hospitals, Inc. Rolls Out Optio's Proven Electronic Forms Solution to 52 Acute-Care and Ancillary Facilities
ALPHARETTA, Ga.----Optio® Software, Inc. , a leading provider of affordable EHR, forms automation, advanced labeling and clinical document management solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced that Triad Hospitals, Inc. has selected Optio to provide enterprise-wide electronic forms solutions throughout its 52 acute-care facilities in 16 states. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Laura Scott Column: Nursing Homes Need Missouri to Step Up
By Laura Scott, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Oct. 9--Inspectors all too often find some Missouri nursing homes failing miserably in even the most basic care of frail and sick elderly. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:15:32 GMT)

Thirteen Michigan Hospitals Named Cardiac Centers of Excellence by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care
Thirteen Michigan hospitals have been designated as Cardiac Centers of Excellence by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. The designation means the hospitals meet strict quality criteria as established by physician panels and national organizations. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:30:00 GMT)

AARP: Voters Favor Candidates Who Support a Plan For National Health Care Coverage
More than three quarters (77 percent) of those likely to go to polls in November say they are likely to vote for a candidate who supports a plan for national health care coverage, finds a new election poll commissioned by AARP. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:37:57 GMT)

Heart Institute of East Texas provides state-of-the-art care
When senior citizens in Deep East Texas encounter heart problems, they turn by the thousands to a Lufkin institution that has brought state-of-the-art heart care to the region. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:37:48 GMT)

Doug Badger Joins CMPI As Senior Fellow; Former Bush Adviser to Write, Comment on Health Care
Doug Badger, a partner at the Nickles Group and former deputy assistant to President George W. Bush for legislative affairs is joining the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest as a Senior Fellow. Doug will conduct research and write on consumer-driven health care, Medicare reform and the impact of medical innovation on health care financing. He will also be a regular contributor to CMPI's (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:27:17 GMT)

Emeritus Announces Assumption of Management of Nine Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Communities
SEATTLE----Emeritus Corporation , a national provider of assisted living and related services to senior citizens, announced the early termination of a 3rd party management agreement in nine purpose built Alzheimer and dementia care communities with related savings. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:27:00 GMT)

Elderly couple's son blows through $500,000 in 17 months
KALAMA, Wash. - It wasn't what Al Sigea was expecting when he hired his son and daughter-in-law to care for him and his wife of 62 years, Lila, who has Alzheimer's disease. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 23:10:15 GMT)

100,000 elderly in Scotland may suffer from abuse
MORE than 60 elderly people have suffered abuse in Scotland's care homes in the past two years, a watchdog has revealed. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:39:54 GMT)

Moore receives health care leadership award
BOSTON -- Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, was recently presented the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Care Leadership Award, which was created this year to honor individuals in the commonwealth who have made significant and lasting contributions to the quality of health care received by the citizens of Massachusetts. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:10:24 GMT)

Author targets ageism
"IN THE ARMS of Elders: A Parable of Wise Leadership and Community Building" (Vander Wyk & Burnham, $14.95, paper) "is not a book about long-term care, but a book about lifelong caring." (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:47:50 GMT)

Meals on Wheels
Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels menu. All meals include low-fat milk. Today: Orange juice, meat loaf, Spanish rice, lima beans, whole-wheat bread, peaches. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:03:17 GMT)

Green visits Racine senior community
RACINE - Kaye Langel and her friend JoAnne Kozenski recently returned from a Mediterranean cruise. They shared their photo album with friends around a table in a room at Parkview Senior Community on Monday, where gubernatorial candidate Mark Green visited during a campaign stop in Racine. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:26:07 GMT)

How day-care owner learned of poisoning
The phone call came on a sticky afternoon, before 4:30 on July 28, as parents picked up babies and children at Kiddie Kollege and headed home. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:40:25 GMT)

Senior succumbs to fire-related injuries
Tue, October 10, 2006 Senior succumbs to fire-related injuries By ALEX HEBERT The 72-year-old woman who was evacuated from an apartment fire on Rochester St. by firefighters late Sunday night died in hospital yesterday afternoon. Police said the woman, whose name was not released yesterday, "succumbed to her injuries (yesterday) afternoon" while at the intensive care unit of the Ottawa Hospital's (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:59:41 GMT)

Survey: Health care costs No. 1 worry for N.J. business owners
Employee health-care costs top the list of worries for owners of New Jersey's small and medium-size companies, according to the PNC Economic Outlook, a survey conducted every six months by PNC Bank. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:05:35 GMT)

Principal to add child care center
Principal Financial Group Inc. plans to open its first on-site child care center for employees. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:20:24 GMT)

Minister announces push to safeguard Dignity in Care for older people
A new campaign aimed at securing dignity in care for older people was announced today by Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:51:38 GMT)

Charles Slacik Joins Beckman Coulter as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Beckman Coulter, Inc. announced today that Charles P. Slacik has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 23, 2006. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:30:00 GMT)

William Tierney elected to Institute of Medicine
INDIANAPOLIS -- William Tierney, M.D., a physician researcher who has made major contributions to the delivery of health care in the United States, Kenya and a growing number of other African countries, has been elected a member of the prestigious Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:01:35 GMT)

Senior Care Unit opens; new doctors welcomed
It was a big week for Jacksonville Medical Center. The hospital held an open house for its new Senior Care Unit that began operations on Monday. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:06:16 GMT)

CaseNET Names Gordon Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions and Kozak Vice President of Client Services
CaseNET, Inc., a provider of innovative enterprise care management solutions, today announced it has expanded its management team with the appointment of Diane Gordon as Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions, and Christopher Kozak as Vice President of Client Services. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:18:00 GMT)

Kerzner appoints Suresh Menon as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Atlantis, The Palm
Kerzner International Limited (the 'Company') announced the appointment of experienced human resources specialist Suresh Menon as Senior Vice President (SVP), Human Resources, Atlantis, The Palm. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:32:07 GMT)

Nusing home CEO could get time in jail, huge fine
With a nursing home CEO facing prison and stiff fines for scrimping on care, U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway gave a "strong warning" to the industry Tuesday that patients must come ahead of profits. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:36:36 GMT)

State promotes senior care in Valpo
VALPARAISO -- A yellow frame house in Valparaiso represents a milestone for the state of Indiana. It is the state's first adult foster-care home fully reimbursed by Medicaid. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:37:55 GMT)

October is National Work and Family Month--What Your Company Can Do
The work-life industry first emerged in the early 1980s when, in response to changing workforce demographics and more women entering the job market, forward-thinking companies introduced "work and family" benefits. These early work and family benefits provided employees help with their child and elder care responsibilities. (PRWeb Oct 11, 2006) Trackback URL: (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:51:49 GMT)

Fitchburg senior met Rose K., plays for Ted
FITCHBURG - When U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy arrived at the Senior Center yesterday, his broad swoop of white hair made him immediately recognizable in the group of people trying to shake his hand. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:53:12 GMT)

Quality of life: Support of in-home care commendable
They’re supposed to be the Golden Years, yet all-too-often medical problems coupled with financial burdens lead to worry and woe for senior citizens of the two Virginias. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:11:32 GMT)

Left in the cold: Lack of funding leaves Salisbury senior housing in disrepair
SALISBURY - Dan Ouellette said the state agreed to provide $6,000 in emergency repairs to a handicapped-accessible bathroom in an apartment at the town's state-funded senior housing village, saying the work was necessary. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:59:05 GMT)

Onorato announces Kanes will stay open with 'care continuum'
The John J. Kane Regional Centers will remain open, with changes coming for two of the four Allegheny County-run senior-care facilities. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:35:43 GMT)

Trinity Care work moving quickly
By CHARLYN FINN - The Port Lavaca area will soon have its first senior assisted care facility. Christopher Wiley, who will be the CEO for Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca, said Wednesday the facility will be completed in late December. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:59:15 GMT)

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. to Offer $80 Million Convertible Senior Notes
NEWTON, Mass.----Five Star Quality Care, Inc. today announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer $80 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:07:00 GMT)

Amarillo, Texas, Medical Center Takes Quality Care High-Tech
By Karen Smith Welch, Amarillo Globe-News, Texas Oct. 11--Smart rooms will help staff care for residents of an almost $20 million senior living complex under construction at 6600 Killgore Drive in the Amarillo Medical Center. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:27:03 GMT)

Local briefs
Elder Care Services will host its annual "Oktoberfest" to help generate money for agency's services. The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Goodwood Museum and Gardens. Some of those services include Meals on Wheels, senior-volunteer and adopt-a-grandparent programs. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:12:35 GMT)

William Tierney Elected To Institute Of Medicine
William Tierney, M.D., a physician researcher who has made major contributions to the delivery of health care in the United States, Kenya and a growing number of other African countries, has been elected a member of the prestigious Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.Dr. [click link for full article] (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:12:54 GMT)

Couple held in elder abuse
When Missouri resident Garneth Sylvia, 92, was befriended by a woman in Southern California, she entered an association that would eventually leave her penniless and living in a mobile home. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:10:37 GMT)