Elder Care News 04/2007 (Page 2)

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As Congress tackles health-care issues, a generational division is developing over who gets additional federal funding. In one corner is the very popular State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and in the other corner are payments to physicians who treat senior citizens. (Apr 4, 2007)

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ST. LOUIS Police believe a Missouri man whose wife ran a day-care center molested dozens of children who attended the center. William Huck Senior was arrested last month... (Apr 4, 2007)

In Massachusetts, adult day programs evolved from a six-program demonstration project nearly 25 years ago to the current 127 programs throughout the state. For many elders, attending a day program can delay or even prevent the need for institutional care for many years. (Apr 4, 2007)

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Police believe a Missouri man whose wife ran a day-care center molested dozens of children who attended the center. William Huck Senior was arrested last month and has been charged with sexually abusing two children, a four-year-old boy and his sister, who's now ten. (Apr 4, 2007)

Care in a nursing home or other long-term facility is more expensive in San Francisco than in any other city in California, according to a study released Tuesday by the nation's largest long-term care insurer. A private nursing-home room in San... (Apr 4, 2007)

PACE Program - Elder Service Plan of the North Shore's PACE Program will soon be in Gloucester and serve eligible residents of Cape Ann. PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) coordinates and provides preventive primary, acute and long-term care services so individuals ages 55 and older, who are certified to need nursing home care, can live safely and independently in their homes ... (Apr 4, 2007)

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Police believe a Missouri man whose wife ran a day-care center molested dozens of children who attended the center. William Huck Senior was arrested last month and has been charged with sexually abusing two children, a four-year-old boy and his sister, who's now ten. (Apr 4, 2007)

The United Way of Marathon Countys 2-1-1 program has published a new list of community resources for senior citizens. Called the Senior Resource Directory, the 172-page book contains information about housing, transportation, home care, legal services, recreational activities, caregiver support, veterans services and other programs. The directory will be delivered free to senior residents in ... (Apr 4, 2007)

The Area Agency on Aging staff of the Concho Valley will be available to help seniors on an individual basis from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12 at the Menard County Senior Center, 303 W. Travis St., Menard. (Apr 5, 2007)

The Senate is considering larger tax breaks for middle class families dealing with the financial stresses of caring for newborn babies and aging parents. (Apr 5, 2007)

Internet site launches forum, moderated by experienced health care professionals, to better assist families facing complex elder care questions. (Apr 5, 2007)

Internet site launches forum, moderated by experienced health care professionals, to better assist families facing complex elder care questions. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1TdW1tLVNpbmctQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8= (Apr 5, 2007)

PACE Program - Elder Service Plan of the North Shore's PACE Program will soon be in Gloucester and serve eligible residents of Cape Ann. PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) coordinates and provides preventive primary, acute and long-term care services so individuals ages 55 and older, who are certified to need nursing home care, can live safely and independently in their homes ... (Apr 5, 2007)

Mayor George Pradel and friends and family members of Becky Klein helped dedicate a new day care center in Naperville for senior citizens, dubbed the Becky Klein Adult Day Center. Klein, who worked tirelessly to open the center, was murdered three weeks ago. (Apr 5, 2007)

Funding for Indian health care should be among the federal government's highest priorities, state Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, told a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. (Apr 5, 2007)

The Missouri State Medical Association and Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the two largest physician associations in the state, have pooled their resources to start a private health care consulting firm, Prime Solutions, Inc. (Apr 5, 2007)

When it was time for Courtney Wood to start on her senior service project, she picked an unusual outlet to benefit: SSTAR Birth Organization in Cranston, which works to reunite mothers with children who are in the foster care system. (Apr 6, 2007)

Charges of abuse at elder care facility (Apr 6, 2007)

Many executives of large companies are starting to call for a national approach to fixing health care, warning that an employer-subsidized health system is unsustainable. (Apr 6, 2007)

MASON CITY — U.S. Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday North Iowans responded far differently at his health care forum in Mason City than voters in New Hampshire earlier this week. (Apr 6, 2007)

Health inspectors have been monitoring facilities owned by the state's second-largest nursing home chain to ensure they stay open and care for patients as they go through bankruptcy proceedings. (Apr 6, 2007)

During the summer, Plano Senior High School senior Deanna Mei was reading medical articles when she ran across a story about pain management. “I wanted to start my own donation project, and I was reading about the different ways to control pain without using medication,” Mei said. (Apr 6, 2007)

A lot is happening at the Frisco Senior Center at Frisco Square, or in conjunction with the Center. The Center is at 6670 Moore St. For information, call 972-335-5515 or logon to www. FriscoFun.org. (Apr 6, 2007)

Community Action Southwest, Senior Services Program, Waynesburg, has announced the schedule of activities at Greene County's senior citizens centers for the week beginning Monday. (Apr 6, 2007)

NEW BEDFORD — At the top of a list of senior-related concerns that came up at a recent legislative breakfast at Buttonwood Park is the state's proposed plan to consolidate transportation within regional transit authorities for seniors who attend... (Apr 6, 2007)

Jonathan Cohn looks at the ways America?s health care bureaucracy is in dire trouble. (Apr 7, 2007)

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Pearl Pair, 92, of Marble Hill died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Elder Care of Marble Hill. She was born Oct. 19, 1914, at Buchanan, Mo., daughter of Robert H. and Florence Estes... (Apr 7, 2007)

Staffing was so inadequate at a California senior center that a rat crawled into an Alzheimer's patient's mouth and died there before staff noticed, a lawsuit claims. (Apr 7, 2007)

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Staffing was so inadequate at a California senior center that a rat crawled into an Alzheimer's patient's mouth and died there before staff noticed, a lawsuit claims. (Apr 7, 2007)

KILLINGTON -- The latest movement in elder care is coming to Vermont. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff (Apr 7, 2007)

Staffing was so inadequate at a California senior center that a rat crawled into an Alzheimer's patient's mouth and died there before staff members noticed, a lawsuit claims. (Apr 7, 2007)

Pay, perks, and stock awards totaled $17.3 million last year for Paul Ormond, chairman and chief executive officer of Manor Care Inc., likely making him the highest-paid Toledo-area corporate executive. (Apr 7, 2007)

During the summer, Plano Senior High School senior Deanna Mei was reading medical articles when she ran across a story about pain management. “I wanted to start my own donation project, and I was reading about the different ways to control pain without using medication,” Mei said. (Apr 7, 2007)

A lot is happening at the Frisco Senior Center at Frisco Square, or in conjunction with the Center. The Center is at 6670 Moore St. For information, call 972-335-5515 or logon to www. FriscoFun.org. (Apr 7, 2007)

As the baby boomer generation moves into their senior years, the owners of a new senior care business in Sioux Falls see an increased need for at-home care in the area. Home Instead Senior Care is in its sixth week of operation and continues recruitment and training of staff to assist senior citizens with daily activities and nonmedical care. With a high proportion of senior citizens, Sioux Falls ... (Apr 7, 2007)

These policies pay lump sums to spend any way you like. (Apr 7, 2007)

Despite being able to open some medical offices in its new, $11 million medical facility at 40 Buttrick Road in Londonderry last week, Elliot Hospital's planned urgent-care center is on hold after a joint challenge by Catholic Medical Center, Parkland Medical Center and Derry Medical Center. First of two parts. (Apr 8, 2007)

In less than a month, Summit High School senior Pat Dunn will be on his way to Dallas to prepare a meal and compete against 22 other regional teen chef competition winners. (Apr 8, 2007)

John Edwards and his rival for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton, may disagree on some things but they both support a universal health care system, their way of describing what is really socialized medicine. (Apr 8, 2007)

Question: A widowed friend owned and lived in her home more than five years until October 2005, when she suffered a stroke. She has been living in a nursing home since then. It is unlikely she will return to her home. I understand Internal Revenue Code 121 allows a $250,000 capital gain exemption when a principal residence is sold if it was owned and occupied at least 24 of the last 60 months ... (Apr 8, 2007)

-NEW HAVEN — The senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital will be the keynote speaker at Yale School of Nursing’s 2007 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture at 3:30 p.m. April 18 in Yale School of Nursing Lecture Hall, Room 118, 100 Church St. South. (Apr 8, 2007)

The Ontario government's apology to a senior whose legal battle exposed corruption in the lottery system was too little and too late. Bob Edmonds of Coboconk, Ontario, died at age 83 unable to read a letter with the apology that arrived three days earlier. (Apr 8, 2007)

EUREKA -- Danna Bates doesn't care what you have, who you are or what you do. In her eyes, if you're over the age of 50, you should attend Preventive Health Care for the Aging clinics. (Apr 8, 2007)

Maybe there were signs, in hindsight. James Michael Peters often raised his voice and yelled at his mother during "tantrums," so loud neighbors could hear. (Apr 8, 2007)

DUARTE - Free Medicare help is offered to seniors the second and fourth Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Duarte Senior Center. (Apr 9, 2007)

WYNDMOOR -- A Florida company that specializes in senior-care communities is buying Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital and the neighboring Springfield Residence assisted-living facility. (Apr 9, 2007)

The Senior Class Gift Committee has raised $15,000 toward its goal of $55,000 to create a communal space in the new Fine Arts Building, according to Assistant Annual Fund Director Paul Odegaard ’04. Odegaard said he expects this figure to jump soon as graduation approaches. (Apr 9, 2007)

Kirsty Elder did a great job behind the plate last season for Bishop Stang, but she's found her real calling at shortstop. (Apr 9, 2007)

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