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Awards champion firms with flexible workplaces
The notion that bigger companies give better benefits than tiny ones seems almost common sense. Health Service Innovations begs to differ. The St. Paul firm of 17 people that manages elder-care facilities has found a way to give its employees benefits they might not get at much bigger companies. Flexibility is its choice offering. Only three employees work in the office, President and CEO Tim ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:31:37 GMT)

Continuing to care
At 80, Ruth Scanell has no intention of retiring. Instead, she cooks dinner four times a week for Mary Pringle, so that the elder Reston resident can continue to live independently in her own home. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:26:58 GMT)

Hoyas Have Been Handling With Care
Georgetown's improving ability to take care of the basketball has directly coincided with its recent conference winning streak. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:37:32 GMT)

Governor thinks big on health care
Proposals announced by Gov. Jim Doyle Tuesday amount to the biggest overhaul of the state's health-care safety net for poor children and families in more than a generation, experts said. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:57:46 GMT)

Amgen Enters New Collaboration with Fresenius Medical Care in Europe
Amgen ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) (Europe) GmbH today announced that it has entered into a new commercial collaboration with Fresenius Medical Care. ( (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:29:35 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Book Discussion, "Let's Roll" by Lisa Beamer, 1 p.m. Friday, Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. Ninth St. Books available at Wichita Public Library. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:06:13 GMT)

Long term care bill sharply reduced
CHEYENNE - The state Senate on Wednesday cut nine out of 10 proposed adult foster care homes from a bill that seeks to help seniors stay in the least-restrictive environment possible, including at home, and encourage innovation in long-term care in Wyoming. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:47:44 GMT)

Winners of 2006 ProAging Award Announced
Exemplary senior-serving professionals are honored for quality care. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/ (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:11:19 GMT)

Anger at threat to care of elderly
THE THREAT of cuts to adult social services has been met with anger by the elderly and housebound. Older people accused the council of ignoring their needs and said they would suffer under the council's plans to save Â£1.7 million by reprioritising home care, writes KAREN BURKE. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:21:59 GMT)

Elder Bush Due To Attend First Round Of FBR Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The absence of Tiger Woods won't spoil the party at the FBR Open. It never does. Woods' string of PGA victories is on hold at seven this week while he travels halfway around the world for the Dubai Classic. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:08:51 GMT)

Spiritual care center's official name to be unveiled
Governor Linda Lingle, along with religious leaders from the Christian, Buddhist, and Jewish communities will attend the dedication of the Counseling & Spiritual Care Center of Hawai'i at 11 a.m. Thursday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:20:50 GMT)

Care homes face closure
TWO residential care homes are under threat of closure by the council after a review of its older resident services. More than 100 people could lose their jobs. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:05:34 GMT)

DNC: Romney to Smooth Talk New Hampshire Voters on Health Care
The following is a statement by the Democratic National Committee: (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:55:00 GMT)

Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance
As part of a comprehensive elder law plan, we often recommend various courses of action to our clients. In certain instances, we may instruct clients to make direct gifts of their assets to their children. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:54:59 GMT)

Local News Setting standards for senior's homes
Standards of care in Ontario retirement homes were scrutinized in the city Thursday. A consultation session, held by the provincial government, gave a group of Thunder Bay residents a chance to voice their concerns on the level of care being provided here in the city. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:25:01 GMT)

Dems’ ’07 budget adds more for vets’ health care, shorts military construction
Democratic leaders in Congress moved Jan. 31 to repair the fractured federal budget that has most of the government operating under temporary appropriations, with the House passing a $463.5 billion government funding bill that includes more money for military and veterans’ health care and a $1 billion increase for construction related to base closings and realignments. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:41:19 GMT)

Kaiser Permanente makes three executive level appointments, with more in the offing
Kaiser Permanente announced three executive-level promotions or new hires earlier this week, at the senior vice president and vice president levels, but a spokeswoman said the moves don't reflect a change in direction for the giant health-care system. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:44:33 GMT)

I-Team Finds Elder Caretakers Ignoring Patients
Finding quality, trustworthy care for our elderly is an issue more and more families are struggling with. That's what makes this I-Team investigation both disturbing and eye opening. Kathy Curran takes you inside the home of an 88-year-old woman with dementia, and brings you a story of broken trust. More I-Team Investigations (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:15:00 GMT)

Senior Notes
The following events are happening at the Frisco Senior Center at Frisco Square or in conjunction with the center. The center is located at 6670 Moore St. For information, call 972-335-5515 or logon to www.FriscoFun.org. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:20:35 GMT)

Petitions seek to keep senior center open
A senior care center in Lehigh Acres is expected to close March 1, but residents of the center are working to keep it open. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:15:44 GMT)

Officials defend decision to charge only 1 in beating
Despite the arrest of two men in connection with a fight outside a Lansing bar that left a 27-year-old in intensive care, only one man was charged in the case. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:30:01 GMT)

TennCare firm urges early care
A new TennCare insurer will take an aggressive new approach to health care. It will encourage members to go to the doctor earlier and will assign some members to medical teams to manage their treatment more effectively, a top executive said here Thursday. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:07:52 GMT)

Nigeria: How We'll Achieve Power Rotation in Ebonyi - Ngele
Senator Sylvanus Ngiji Ngele, an elder statesman was in the upper chambers of the National Assembly to represent Ebonyi North Senatorial District between 1999 to 2003, when he became a running mate to the former Minister of State for Industries, Chief Lawrence Nwuruku for the 2003 gubernatorial elections in the state under the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). Ngele and Nwuruku ... (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:57:01 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Albany Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 846 Masonic Ave. Line dancing, exercise and art. Mercy Brown Bag today. 510-524-9122. Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1414 Walnut St. Art, exercise, Hebrew and Yiddish, yoga and photography. 510-848-0237. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:20:48 GMT)

Trilogy adds 42nd nursing-care facility
Trilogy Health Services' newest senior-care facility, 108-bed Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Ind., has begun accepting residents. The campus, which provides nursing care, assisted-living services and adult day care, is Louisville-based Trilogy's 42nd facility and its 28th campus in Indiana. The company added 1,195 beds last year through acquisitions and developing new campuses. It has ... (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:19:56 GMT)

Health Savings Accounts Might Help Limit Health Care Spending Inflation, Opinion Piece States
Because of their potential to cut health care inflation, Republicans should push for the "improvement and expansion of HSAs," David Gratzer, a physician and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, writes in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece. Gratzer recommends that lawmakers push to "loosen the mandated structure of the HSA," which gives employers "no flexibility ... [click link for full ... (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:04:17 GMT)

Senior drivers require a checkup
Yet another senior driver, an 82-year-old man, pulled into oncoming traffic and caused an accident (news article, Jan. 24). I hope people take time to notice their senior drivers. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:10:22 GMT)

Senior events
CHATHAM: Senior Dining, noon, Township Hall, call 439-5360. 2721. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:00:59 GMT)

Senior care center in limbo
A senior care center in Lehigh Acres is expected to close March 1, but users are working to keep it open. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:36:01 GMT)

Health center being sold
The Forest Park Health Center at 700 Walnut Bottom Road is being sold to Guardian Elder Care as of March 31. The center, which has been part of the Presbyterian Homes network since 1971, provides health care, housing and other community services for older people. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:40:15 GMT)

Hospital to shutter Elder Care unit
Home Hospital will close its private-pay Elder Care unit by the end of February. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:02:15 GMT)

Patients benefit from specialized care
It's called the Golden Hour, and it can mean the difference between life and death. "Patients that receive definitive care, including surgery, within an hour of a serious injury have a significantly greater chance of survival," said Al Lincks, chief of Vineland's Emergency Medical Service. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:08:33 GMT)

Kashmir custodial killings: two senior cops arrested
The Jammu and Kashmir Police today cracked down on its personnel allegedly involved in fake encounters, arresting two senior officials on charges of murdering a carpenter who was labelled a Pakistani militant and gunned down. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:44:59 GMT)

Elder facility accused of abuse
OAKLAND — Children of former residents at the Lakeside Park elder care facility near Lake Merritt have gone to court charging the facility's management with neglect, abuse and fraud against their family members with Alzheimer's or dementia. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:41:48 GMT)

Long-Term Care, Estate Planning Workshop Feb. 13
The North Carolina Senior Citizens Association will sponsor an educational workshop on long-term care and estate planning Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Pine Needles Golf Club on Midland Road in Southern Pines. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:48:25 GMT)

In Elder Care, Signing on Becomes a Way to Drop By
With the number of older Americans growing rapidly, products and services to help adult children care for their parents are on the rise. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:28:28 GMT)

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, 04 Feb 2007 05:14:20 GMT)

Crusaders crush Upper Perk on Senior Night
LANSDALE - The Lansdale Catholic girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night in fine style as the Crusaders cruised past Upper Perkiomen 53-25 on Saturday night. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:45:40 GMT)

This Week
ABERDEEN AREA SENIOR CENTER Daily: 11:30 a.m., trivia; 11:45 a.m., dinner Monday: 9:30 a.m., bowling; 10 a.m., china painting; 1 p.m., bingo; 1:15 pool tournament Tuesday: 10 -11:30 a.m., Manor Care/blood pressure & sugar check; 11 a.m. Y Gal; noon to 4 p.m., Tax Prep.; 1 p.m., whist and line dancing Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., bowling and ladies pool; 11:30 a.m., Aberdak; noon, potluck; 1 p.m., open ... (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:05:35 GMT)

FAMILY DRAMA
Tension often arises when siblings have to make decisions about their parents' care. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:41:42 GMT)

New Pentagon Numbers Raise Health Care Worries
Last week, the Pentagon's Web site changed its count of the number of U.S. troops injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. The new number is lower. But regardless of how those casualties are counted, the real question is: Will all returning soldiers get the long-term care they need? (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:42:48 GMT)

Le Chevalier D'Eon
In mid-18th century France, D'Eon de Beaumont earns his family's noble title, and a position in the court at Versailles, when his elder sister Lia's body turns up in a coffin floating down the river Seine. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:01:12 GMT)

Bush Budget Benefits Defense and Energy, May Pinch Health Care
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Defense contractors such as Boeing Co. and companies developing alternative fuels such as VeraSun Energy Corp. stand to gain from President George W. Bush's 2008 budget, while some health-care companies and drugmakers may be pinched by cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:15:55 GMT)

Officials try to manage growing health-care needs, plan for baby boomers
Retirees are important to the economic health of many mountain communities, but they also place additional demands on services from health care to housing. Slightly more than 1 million North Carolinians were 65 or older last year, according to population estimates. By 2030, that number is expected to more than double, as baby boomers age. Local and state planners are trying to look ahead, but ... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:26:21 GMT)

Now, elder citizens too can feel Bollywood
To become senior citizen friendly, PVR ensures that the lights are not completely dim during the particular Wednesday show, in addition to complimentary hot beverages. The chain offers assistance in guiding senior citizens to rest rooms. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:47:59 GMT)

Saving kids’ smiles
EDWARDS — Jill Senior said she’d travel a hundred miles for Give Kids a Smile Day. In fact, she traveled from the next county over to get dental care for her son, Brenden, 8. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:07:57 GMT)

To do for you
The Caregiver Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at the Office on Aging Senior Annex, 998 Washington St. N., Twin Falls. The free support group is for those who provide care to a sick, disabled or elderly family member or friend. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:19:18 GMT)

Small business briefs
Collaboration formed to join a network of care Twin Advertising opens new corporate Web site Pilot program proposed for area job placements Diamond Packaging hailed for its display Workshop plans advice on etiquette in China Webster Chamber honors school employee Vision and business go hand-in-hand at event (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:49:29 GMT)

Doctor Marion Renews With Resound Marketing to Extend Media Success, Launch 2007 Elder Care Tour
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Resound Marketing, an integrated marketing and PR agency focused on helping clients "make some noise," today announced that Doctor Marion, a leading expert in elder care topics, issues, and trends, has renewed her contract for 2007. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:10:30 GMT)

Blood tests important for older pets
Most dogs and cats live for about 14 to 18 years. So it is important for pet owners to know how to care for senior or geriatric animals. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:55:28 GMT)

OAKLAND / Dellums' staff poised to help new mayor transform city / Senior economist, retired city manager join ...
Oakland's new mayor, Ron Dellums, brings a new vision and ambitious agenda to his administration: a vibrant economy, multicultural collaboration and unity, government by involved citizens, engaging the city's youth and reducing violence. But who's... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:47:49 GMT)

Study shows Ohio among the worst at providing in-home care for seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio A new study out today says Ohio's Medicaid program is one of the most expensive in the country at providing long-term care for senior citizens because it relies too much on nursing homes. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:40:51 GMT)

Ohio at bottom of list for senior care
Ohio at bottom of list for senior care (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:02:03 GMT)

Group pushing in-home care says nursing homes cost Ohio too much
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's Medicaid costs for senior citizens' long-term care are among the most expensive in the country, and its reliance on costly nursing homes can't be sustained as the number of older people swells, according to a study released Monday by a group that advocates home care. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:03:25 GMT)

Federal budget targets reductions in elder care, manufacturing
WASHINGTON -- President Bush's budget plan would eliminate an elderly nutrition program used by thousands of people in Michigan, slash manufacturing partnerships and freeze spending on... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 22:37:20 GMT)

New home care plan for Seniors launched
Daily, weekly or full-time home care is now available to locals thanks to the recent launch of Home Instead Senior Care, a program designed to suit any level of need. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:27:11 GMT)

Wild: Road rage, in a good way
DALLAS -- Maniacal about everything from his skates to his fitness, Wes Walz can be so intense at times, the Wild's elder statesman could give himself an aneurysm talking about the intricacies of the penalty kill. So it's no surprise that player after player can tell you precisely the moment the tide turned in the Wild's repugnant road fortunes. How is it possible that the NHL's worst road team ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:33:44 GMT)

Menu for Meals on Wheels
Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels lunch menu. All meals include low-fat milk. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:00:24 GMT)

Bikaner man longs to enter record books for tying headgears
Bikaner, Feb.6 (ANI): Since time immemorial, the turban or headgear has defined one's dignity and profile in Indian society, especially, the ones living in rural parts. Usually, it takes much care and a lot of time to tie it on head. But Ganesh Vyas of Bikaner has made tying headgears an art. Adept at tying turbans and headgears (Safas) on people's heads in various styles depending upon the ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:55:47 GMT)

Ohio lags in providing seniors in-home care
Ohio's Medicaid costs for senior citizens' long-term care are among the most expensive in the country, and the state's reliance on costly nursing homes can't be sustained as the number of older people swells, according to a study released Monday by a group that advocates in-home care. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:47:22 GMT)

Senior Help
Support for care-givers (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:16:38 GMT)

Ohio's Medicaid payments rank 49th for in-home care
Columbus- Ohio's Medicaid costs for senior citizens' long-term care are among the most expensive in the country, and the state's reliance on costly nursing homes can't be sustained as the number of older people swells, according to a study released Monday by a group that advocates in-home care. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:16:42 GMT)

How to find good nursing home care
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you give me some tips on finding a good nursing home for my 86-year-old mother? She had a stroke a few months ago and has been receiving care at home but it's become too much. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:16:50 GMT)

SACRAMENTO / Key health care groups favoring governor's plan / Major opposition to broad changes hasn't developed
Powerful health care organizations and employer groups that in the past have stifled major overhauls of the state's health care system remain oddly quiet a full month after the release of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan for expanding medical coverage and... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:47:28 GMT)

Priority Health Announces Michigan Senior Impact Award Recipient
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.----Priority Health today announced the Michigan Senior Impact Award recipient of the Year, June Hamersma of Grand Rapids. In recognition of Hamersma's dedication and commitment to volunteer work, Priority Health will donate $2,500 to Hospice of Michigan to help the organization enhance its efforts in providing care to those with chronic illnesses. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Advocates for the elderly
Florida needs more volunteer watchdogs for long-term care facilities. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:22:50 GMT)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion PS3 Impressions [PlayStation 3]
The Xbox 360's best RPG will finally hit the PlayStation 3 in March with a few technical enhancements to make up for its tardiness. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:06:13 GMT)

Telemedicine brings doctors to workplace virtually
Employers are experimenting with telemedicine in the workplace as a benefit and to control health care costs. Morningside Ministries is expanding its program to give employees at three locations a chance to visit with doctors in Galveston without ever leaving the job in San Antonio. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:50:06 GMT)

Elder abuse case widens
In the latest development in a high-profile elder abuse case, a Kalama couple's financial guardians are suing a loan company and a title company for allowing their son to illegally borrow money against their house. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:55:09 GMT)

£20,000 grants to improve Calderdale's care homes
GRANTS worth up to £20,000 are being made available to help improve Calderdale care homes. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:26:49 GMT)

Who's who in CNY health care
Auburn Memorial Hospital Address: 17 Lansing St., Auburn Key officer: C. Mark Gregson, interim chief executive officer Internet: www.auburnhospital.com Product or service: Private, nonprofit hospital with 191 beds 1/1/07 employment: 833 2006 highlights: Acquired a new CT scanner and a new picture archiving and communications system. Received a $4.4 million HEAL grant from the state. The state ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:57:51 GMT)

Benton County Sheriff ’s Office launches Project We Care
BENTONVILLE — “Hello, it’s the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.” Some Benton County residents will begin receiving that exact phone call each morning as part of “Project We Care.” BCSO Capt. Tom Brewster announced Tuesday the launch of the senior-citizen and shut-in phone-calling system. The automated system calls subscribers daily to check on their welfare, and a deputy will eventually be ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:19:16 GMT)

Man accused of elder abuse turns himself in
REDDING - Friday, a Redding resident turned himself in to Shasta County on a felony warrant for elder abuse and neglect, according to the Redding Police Department. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:13:32 GMT)

Senior calendar
PACE Program - Elder Service Plan of the North Shore's PACE Program (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) has expanded to Gloucester and will serve eligible residents of Cape Ann. PACE coordinates and provides all needed preventive primary, acute and long-term care services so individuals age 55 and older, who are certified to need nursing home care, can live safely and independently in ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:21:55 GMT)

Blackfeet Care Center hires new director, she looks forward to exceptional care
"We hired her because she is state certified and she has a long, outstanding resume," said Jeannie Baker, office manager of the Blackfeet Care Center. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:24:34 GMT)

Elder abuse control plan in parliament
Nursing home managers will have to report allegations of elderly residents being abused within 24 hours or face closure. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:11:07 GMT)

£20,000 grants to improve Calderdale's care homes
GRANTS worth up to £20,000 are being made available to help improve Calderdale care homes. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:26:13 GMT)

Senior panel divides funds
WARREN — Through the distribution of levy funds, 30 more senior citizens in Trumbull County would be provided adult day care on an ongoing basis, incl... (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:16:49 GMT)

Local senior care affiliates supporting Duell legislation
Officials with local senior care facilities are on board with State Sen. Bob Duell’s (R-Greenville) most recent legislation that protects quality nursing home care for seniors. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:44:29 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Arthritis, with Theresa Rudolph of the Wichita Clinic research department, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Northeast Senior Center, 2121 E. 21st St. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:06:44 GMT)

Lakeside to expand into geriatric psychological care
ITHACA — Officials at Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are hoping that their move to the frontline in the battle against mental illness in the elderly will give the facility a new lease on life. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:33:10 GMT)

Plan endorsed for senior community
The North Huntingdon planning commission unanimously endorsed plans Monday night for Colonial Estates, a residential community for seniors proposed for the campus of the existing Redstone Highlands senior care facility on Lincoln Way. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:02:20 GMT)

These future doctors want to fix health care
UC Irvine med students want to change the health care system. The President and the Governor have their proposals for health care reform. Insurance companies and patients are having their say. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:31:08 GMT)

Senior center plans still a mystery
Proposed plans that switched what was to be a senior center into a "multi-generational" facility drew fire during the Dare County Board of Commissioners' public comment period during its meeting on Monday. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:10:34 GMT)

Care industry stressed for funds, workers
The Bigfork Eagle continues its series of articles about the pressure of growth on local services and organizations. Boomers, if you’re not taking care of your health now, you might want to start. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:17:59 GMT)

Wal-Mart, Union Leaders Collaborate on Health Care
Wal-Mart and the Service Employees International Union have become the latest in a series of unlikely alliances calling for broader and more affordable coverage. Business experts discuss efforts to fix health care. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:44:14 GMT)

Health Affairs Web Exclusive Examines Self-Pay Health Care Procedures' Effect On Consumer Shopping
"Self-Pay Markets in Health Care: Consumer Nirvana or Caveat Emptor?," Health Affairs: In a Health Affairs Web exclusive, Ha Tu, a senior health researcher at the Center for Studying Health System Change, and Jessica May, a health research analyst at the center and a graduate student at Princeton U [click link for full article] (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:04:07 GMT)

Health care costs worry the rich
Study says wealthy are concerned expense will eat through their assets. | Worries about the high cost of health care aren't limited to the middle class and the poor. A new study said the wealthy increasingly believe paying for health care will eat through their assets. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:13:36 GMT)

For music or politics, he's all ears
Norman Lear has realized that the secret to being Hollywood's elder statesman is to think young. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:16:49 GMT)

Monoxide leaks at Auburn child care
AUBURN – About 20 children were unharmed Thursday after a furnace leaked carbon monoxide at an Auburn church child-care center. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:49:36 GMT)

AHS takes care of FHS
ALPENA — The Leopards of Alpena took care of Flippin Thursday night in both senior boys and girls contests as the Lady Leopards picked up the first victory, 78-63, and the Leopards finished the night off with a 88-78 victory. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:44:58 GMT)

Can Corporate America Fix Health Care?
Some of the nation's largest employers are ramping up efforts to help reform the ailing U.S. health care system, yielding unlikely partnerships, ambitious goals and a healthy dose of skepticism. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:26:59 GMT)

2/10 Church notes
Sweet Union Missionary Baptist Church in Garrison will celebrate Black History Month with a program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Elder Alvin Kennedy Jr., pastor of Hillside Church of God in Christ in Garrison, will bring the message. Lunch will be served. Church pastor is The Rev. Billy Gardner. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:59:05 GMT)

On senior night, Timpview girls blow out Payson
In the topsy-turvy world of Region 7 girls basketball, at least one team took care of business the way it was supposed to Friday night as Timpview defeated Payson 48-29. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 07:15:37 GMT)

Church briefs
TWIN FALLS - Elder Mark Koffer will speak on "Recognized by God" for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 209 Fifth Ave. N. Scott Atkins will read the scriptures, Psalms 139:1-18 and John 1:43-51. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 07:19:09 GMT)

Big firms grab health-care reins
WASHINGTON — Some of the nation's largest employers are ramping up efforts to help change the ailing U.S. health-care system, yielding unlikely partnerships, ambitious goals and a healthy dose of skepticism. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:06:01 GMT)

New hospices may make dying gentler
Three centers devoted solely to end-of-life care are in the works for the Triangle, each the first of its kind in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:33:25 GMT)

Citys senior services rise
Wisconsin Rapids is on the verge of an upswing in senior services, according to an Aging and Disability Resources official. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:57:48 GMT)

Care Bears back, with a pal
The Care Bears, those adorably chubby characters with the colorful tummy emblems, are being redesigned and relaunched for their 25th anniversary this year. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:15:34 GMT)

State office visits Bellevue Senior Center
Representatives from Nebraska's State Unit on Aging, a division of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Department, visited the Bellevue Senior Center last month to assess assistance levels in the community. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:42:50 GMT)

How health care players found consensus
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's universal health care plan was the product of a team of staffers almost as politically varied as California itself, an approach some observers now say has helped the governor pre-empt many of his critics. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:04:03 GMT)

Texas' new $50 billion question
The State of Texas treats the cost of health care benefits for its retirees the same way a lot of people do: Grimace at the size of the bill, pay it and hope the tab doesn't rise too much the next time around. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:02:41 GMT)

Our care home abuse in BBC documentary
INCIDENTS of abuse in Calderdale homes for the elderly will be highlighted in a BBC documentary on Monday. The makers of Panorama say they expect to feature several homes which have been hit by scandals to illustrate a much wider picture of care standards in homes across the country. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:28:28 GMT)

Can corporate America reform the nation's health care system?
WASHINGTON | Some of the nation's largest employers are ramping up efforts to help reform the ailing U.S. health care system, yielding unlikely partnerships, ambitious goals and a healthy dose of skepticism. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:51:39 GMT)

Getting the U.S. Senior Open a perfect answer for Sahalee
The U.S. Senior Open at Sahalee Country Club in 2010 is a good thing. It's four days with the rough up and the pins tucked. Four days of Fred... (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:11:23 GMT)

ROBERT BRUSS: It's nearly impossible to reverse a deed
Dear Bob: My sister signed her house over to her daughter and son-in-law because they said they would provide care for her. She is 79 and she and her son-in-law don't get along. The house is worth more than $800,000. Have you ever heard of a person reversing a deed? -- Sloan J. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:22:32 GMT)

Hygienists seek more leeway
OGDEN - Janice Davis has survived brain aneurysms, a devastating stroke, bouts with skin cancer, hip replacement surgery and a rare neurological disorder in which the body is hypersensitive to pain. She can't speak, read, write or walk. She's 83 and - this makes her smile - a bit of a perfectionist. So when it came time to shop for an elder care facility, her husband had plenty of ... (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:25:01 GMT)

Search is on for elderly woman who left hospital
Northwest detectives were looking yesterday for an 88-year-old woman missing since Thursday, when she refused a ride to an elder-care facility and walked away from Hahnemann University Hospital. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:26:50 GMT)

St. Joe downs Norfork
ST. JOE — It was senior night at St. Joe on Friday. The Wildcats hosted Norfork for two contest with St. Joe coming away victorious in both games. The Lady Wildcats took care of Norfork, 66-37, and the Wildcats handled Norfork, 59-47. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:45:22 GMT)

SPRING TRAINING PREVIEW: Plenty of arms for a contest
Omar believes sheer number of pitchers will take care of rotation By now, the disturbing image of Carlos Beltran watching that third strike from Cardinals reliever Adam Wainwright has mostly faded. With the Mets one timely hit away from the World Series, their dream of a championship died in Game 7 of the NLCS. But from the ashes of that October rise new hope for the coming season, with ... (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:17:18 GMT)

PersonnelFile
Linda K. Leask of Aurora has become an associate in the law firm of Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C. in Aurora. She joined the firm in 2005 as a law clerk, and upon admission to the bar in November, 2006 became an associate, concentrating her practice in elder law and real estate law. Leask graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law with honors. She received her ... (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:33:25 GMT)

BUSINESS MAILBAG: 'Options' should have been more sensitive, more extensive
I read with interest the [Feb. 5 First Business feature, Options for the End] and have a few comments. It appears to me as if the photo on the cover of the section was of a relatively young, not elderly, person. True, younger people may, in fact, also face care needs, but the photo seemed odd with the "Options for the End - getting old isn't easy ... " words juxtaposed to it. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:27:26 GMT)

Ohio's nursing-home care costly
Ohio’s Medicaid costs for senior citizens’ long-term care are among the most expensive in the country, and the state’s reliance on costly nursing homes can’t be sustained as the number of older people swells, according to a study released last week by a group that advocates in-home care. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:08:00 GMT)

RSVP Bulletin Board: Senior Citizens to attend Senior Day at the Capitol 02-11-2007
Senior citizens throughout the state are invited to attend Senior Day at the Capitol on Tuesday in Austin. (Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:49:49 GMT)

Giving: It's in their hearts - Meet the Musters - Gnaden couple care - and it shows
GNADENHUTTEN – Gene and Lois Muster say they usually spend Valentine’s Day at home, at church or at the Twin City Christian Service Center at Uhrichsville where they are volunteers. But this year, the Gnadenhutten-area couple will celebrate the holiday in the governor’s mansion at Columbus. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:07:37 GMT)

I don't care about the media glitz in the Scooter Libby trial
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- I don't care about the media celebrities who are being breathlessly covered in the Scooter Libby trial. As a matter of fact, I couldn't care less. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:09:16 GMT)

Salisbury, Oregon groups buy senior-living facilities
A Winston-Salem nursing home has been acquired by a Salisbury-based company that's operated it for the last five years, while two other Triad senior-living communities have been bought by a management company based in Oregon, according to real estate tax records. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:51:13 GMT)

Well-known pizza, stromboli maker ill
Local pizza shop owner and stromboli manufacturer Gene Rohrer, well known for making stromboli and pizza, spent last week fighting for his life in the intensive care unit at Carlisle Regional Medical Center with his family gathered by his side. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:42:28 GMT)

Senior News
The Dutchess County Office for the Aging CASA division offers programs to assist seniors and their caregivers in accessing and paying for social adult day-care services. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:07:22 GMT)

Employers cooperate for health-care initiative
Some of the nation's largest employers are ramping up efforts to help change the ailing U.S. health-care system, yielding unlikely partnerships, ambitious goals, and a healthy dose of skepticism. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:21:58 GMT)

Can biz reform health care?
Some of the nation's largest employers are ramping up efforts to help reform the ailing U.S. health care system. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:27:06 GMT)

Senior Night victory comes at buzzer
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- It may have been senior night at Roanoke Rapids High School, but it was a freshman who was the hero Friday. Brittany Bowser hit a layup as time expired to give the Lady Jackets a 31-29 upset victory over the Bunn Wildcats. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:25:02 GMT)

HealthEast Home Care Ranked Among Top 25% of Home Health Providers in Country
HealthEast Home Care today announced that ithas been named to the 2006 HomeCare Elite, the inaugural compilation of themost successful home care providers in the country. This groundbreakingreview names the Medicare-certified agencies whose performance measures inquality, improvement and financial performance are among the top 25% ofproviders nationwide. Additionally, the 2006 HomeCare Elite ... (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:40:36 GMT)

Who's who in CNY health care
• Apple iPhone (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:38:28 GMT)

Senior Health
Thousands of families deal with the search for ways to provide quality care for their aging parents. Families face a role reversal, or trading places. The Children of elderly people go from being cared for to being the care giver. It’s a challenge that takes a lot of preparation and planning. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:01:15 GMT)

NPC vice chairwoman calls for improvement in social care for children of migrant workers
A senior Chinese leader has urged the central government to improve social welfare for rural children, whose parents have left home to find work in the city. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:16:26 GMT)

Nevada legislators debate elder abuse, overcrowded jails
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The Nevada Senate Judiciary committee voted Monday for a bill to let the state's elder abuse investigators get criminal histories of suspects from police agencies. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:39:38 GMT)

Domestic news
Twenty-nine cases of elder abuse have been reported to the federal government in the past seven months. The Department of Health and Ageing on Tuesday said it had received six allegations since November 30, in addition to 23 already received since the start of the financial year. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:06:26 GMT)