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Handle with care
Effie Hubbard thought she had signed up for a private Medicare plan that would ease her worries about paying for health care. (Tue, 01 May 2007 04:04:49 GMT)

Senior event includes breakfast, entertainment, health screenings
MASON CITY — The Aging Services Coalition, a network of organizations serving the needs of seniors in North Iowa, including Mason City and surrounding communities, along with the Mason City Senior Center and United Way Vision Council, are planning a free pancake senior breakfast to honor senior citizens. (Tue, 01 May 2007 05:04:31 GMT)

Thinking ahead can stave off frailty
MOST OF US have noted, perhaps after a few months absence, that a friend has become frail. You don't have to be a health-care professional to make this observation. The individual appears to move slower and to be generally less fit. (Tue, 01 May 2007 05:15:34 GMT)

Thinking ahead can stave off frailty
Most of us have noted, perhaps after a few months absence, that a friend has become frail. You don't have to be a health-care professional to make this observation. The individual appears to move slower and to be generally less fit. (Tue, 01 May 2007 05:15:55 GMT)

Meals on Wheels
Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels lunch menu. All meals include low-fat milk. (Tue, 01 May 2007 06:14:20 GMT)

Man guilty in mother's death
Police placed handcuffs on a Georgetown man Monday after a jury found him guilty of elder abuse that led to the death of his 85-year-old mother. (Tue, 01 May 2007 07:17:46 GMT)

Event sparks health care debate
Students presented healthcare reform ideas ranging from universal health care to increasing Medicare and preventing chronic illness in senior citizens at Monday night's public policy competition hosted by Longhorns Speak. (Tue, 01 May 2007 07:31:26 GMT)

Budget talks focus on "charity care" aid
TRENTON — Funding for hospitals' "charity care" will be the key to budget discussions over the next month, one of Gov. Jon S. Corzine's top fiscal advisers said Monday. (Tue, 01 May 2007 08:35:22 GMT)

Corzine aide: Charity-care talks coming
Funding for hospitals' charity care will be the key to budget discussions over the next month, one of Gov. Corzine's top fiscal advisers said Monday. (Tue, 01 May 2007 08:50:44 GMT)

Senior prom meets senior citizens
MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro Health Care and Rehabilitation facility administrators are asking that Middlesboro High School prom attendees give the gift of something inevitably fleeting to everyone, a few minutes of time. (Tue, 01 May 2007 10:56:43 GMT)

Jail term ordered in elder-abuse case
A man convicted of elder financial abuse must serve four months in jail, pay restitution and perform community service for his crime, a Tuolumne County judge ordered Monday. (Tue, 01 May 2007 23:12:43 GMT)

May Day Celebration Held At Elderly Care Facility
May Day brought kids and senior citizens together for a special celebration Tuesday. It took place at the Phillip Strickland House. Those living at the elderly care facility joined kids from the All Children's Daycare for the annual event. (Tue, 01 May 2007 23:40:03 GMT)

Dar elders form coalition to fight Aids pandemic
Elderly people in Dar es Salaam have formed a coalition aimed at helping people living with HIV/Aids within their homes. Speaking to reporters in Dar es Salaam last Monday, one of the elders, Adam Kufakunoga, said the coalition will specialise in taking care of infected people in the city. (Wed, 02 May 2007 06:21:02 GMT)

Apply for Lexington senior intern program
Nominations are being accepted for the Lexington Senior Intern program, June 11-15. Participants will meet local government officials, including the mayor, council members, commissioners, division directors, and government employees who are involved in the day-to-day operations of government. There will be field trips to Urban County Government locations such as the Family Care Center, the ... (Wed, 02 May 2007 07:18:00 GMT)

BEST BET: Books
JONATHAN COHN: A senior editor at the New Republic, Cohn makes a plea for universal health coverage regulated by the government in his new book "Sick: The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis." He appears for a discussion and book signing at 7 p.m.Borders Books and Music Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor. 734-677-6948. (Wed, 02 May 2007 07:31:00 GMT)

Health-care-data firms win a key court battle
In a key courtroom victory for the pharmaceutical industry, health-care-data companies have won the right to continue gathering prescription data and using it to target physicians in sales pitches. (Wed, 02 May 2007 08:03:45 GMT)

Most Healthcare Professionals Lack Training In Elder Sexuality, Finds Study Presented At American Geriatrics Society's ...
Most healthcare professionals, even those with considerable experience caring for older adults, lack training in elder sexuality, according to a study that will be presented here at the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Scientific Meeting tomorrow. The meeting is the premier conference on aging research. [click link for full article] (Wed, 02 May 2007 08:15:08 GMT)

Arkansas Senior Takes Final Ride
FAYETTEVILLE -- Despite his lack of eye-popping statistics this season, Arkansas senior first baseman Danny Hamblin still has plenty of street credibility in the Southeastern Conference. (Wed, 02 May 2007 08:45:58 GMT)

Elder Health Care launches BurnAid from Australia
Elder Health Care Ltd, part of the Rs 500 crore Elder group, has launched BurnAid, a very innovative burn gel. Which offers rapid cooling to burns and fast ongoing pain relief. (Wed, 02 May 2007 10:42:01 GMT)

Daniels lauds health care plan: Says cigarette tax to pay for uninsured is huge step for state.
SOUTH BEND -- Legislation that will use an added tax on cigarettes to pay for new health care programs was lauded by Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday as the biggest health care reform measure in state history. (Wed, 02 May 2007 11:11:06 GMT)

Fresenius Medical Care Reports Outstanding Start for 2007 and Confirms Outlook for Full Year
BAD HOMBURG, Germany----Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA : (Wed, 02 May 2007 11:56:00 GMT)

Cathy Barr Appointed Vice President of HealthEast Community Based Services
Cathy Barr, currently Senior Director forHealthEast Home Care, has been named HealthEast Vice President forCommunity Based Services. (Wed, 02 May 2007 11:59:08 GMT)

Caution urged on Health Care Center sale
MANITOWOC The administrator of the countys nursing home told a group of seniors on Tuesday he understands that Manitowoc County is working with a tight budget, but the county should not sell the Health Care Center. (Wed, 02 May 2007 12:37:52 GMT)

Stephen Hiscott Joins GetWellNetwork, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Business Development
GetWellNetwork, Inc., a leading provider of Interactive Patient Care solutions, today announced it has appointed Stephen Hiscott as senior vice president of business development. Hiscott brings more than 15 years of healthcare strategy, marketing and business development experience to the GetWellNetwork management team. (Wed, 02 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Senior calendar
PACE Program - Elder Service Plan of the North Shore's PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is now receiving referrals to serve eligible residents of Cape Ann. PACE, 29A Emerson Ave., Gloucester, 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 ... (Wed, 02 May 2007 16:09:27 GMT)

One in Five Adults Responsible for Elder Care, New lawyers.com(SM) Survey Finds
As the population of senior Americans continues to grow, adults already juggling mortgages, college funds and retirement plans are adding another responsibility: elder care. (Wed, 02 May 2007 16:54:05 GMT)

Comedian Launches "Long Term Care Tour" to Celebrate National Nursing Home Week
"New York's Funniest Psychologist," aka Drew Velting, will take his geriatric-friendly, stand-up comedy on the road to observe National Nursing Home Week. Starting May 14 at South Shore Healthcare in Freeport, NY, the Long Term Care Tour will visit seven nursing homes in the region. (Wed, 02 May 2007 17:00:00 GMT)

Stephen Hiscott Joins GetWellNetwork, Inc. As Senior Vice President of Business Development
BETHESDA, Md., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- GetWellNetwork, Inc., a leading provider of Interactive Patient Care solutions, today announced it has appointed Stephen Hiscott as senior vice president of business development. (Wed, 02 May 2007 19:19:00 GMT)

PDL BioPharma Announces Participation at the 2007 Deutsche Bank Health care Conference and Webcast Presentation on May 3
PDL BioPharma, Inc. today announced that Andrew Guggenhime, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the 32nd Annual Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 3:15 p.m. (Thu, 03 May 2007 01:26:00 GMT)

Carers not being trained
Risks of elder abuse at the hands of untrained care workers have raised fears about skill requirements during a staff shortage in the region. (Thu, 03 May 2007 05:30:33 GMT)

More News
Seminars will include topics on elder law, senior living options and long-term care planning. Vendors that provide services covered in the seminars will be present at an exposition. (Thu, 03 May 2007 06:19:49 GMT)

Job vacancy: West Sussex County Council - Senior Project Officer
A major project is underway in Domiciliary Care to develop and implement a new, computerised case file system for our social care customers. The Senior Project Officer will play a vital role in the continual development of this system. (Thu, 03 May 2007 06:24:12 GMT)

Panel seeks to end elder self-neglect
A 64-year-old Rolling Meadows man had a habit of putting himself in danger, including walking down I-355 for about three hours. But he thought he was fine until police Tuesday finally convinced him to stop by the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Center for an evaluation. (Thu, 03 May 2007 07:11:01 GMT)

AP: Senior VA officials get big bonuses
Months after a politically embarrassing $1 billion shortfall that put veterans' health care in peril, Veterans Affairs officials involved in the foul-up got hefty bonuses ranging up to $33,000. (Thu, 03 May 2007 10:32:38 GMT)

Veterans Care Bonuses
WASHINGTON Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Veterans Affairs officials involved in a foul-up that put veterans' health care in peril still got hefty... (Thu, 03 May 2007 11:28:03 GMT)

Area senior citizens to be honored
The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care will celebrate Older Americans Month today by honoring the Senior Citizen of the Year and the Mildred Parfitt Award winner. (Thu, 03 May 2007 11:58:27 GMT)

Hefty bonuses for senior VA officials
The list of bonuses to senior career officials at the Veterans Affairs Department in 2006, obtained by The Associated Press, documents a generous package of more than $3.8 million in payments by a financially strapped agency straining to help care for thousands of injured veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. (Thu, 03 May 2007 12:48:17 GMT)

Governor's day out with animals
Kolkata, May 3 West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi visited an animal care hospital started by Maneka Gandhi here to spend a quiet morning in the company of its inmates, saying animals should be treated with love and humanity. (Thu, 03 May 2007 12:52:43 GMT)

More elder abuse won't be spotted, bill supporters say
Numerous cases of suspected elder abuse will continue to fall through the cracks because the Legislature failed to pass a measure that would have broadened state protections for those vulnerable to such harm, the bill's proponents said yesterday. (Thu, 03 May 2007 13:08:01 GMT)

Elder Law Attorneys Honor Nation's Senior Volunteer Advocates
A 91-year-old Florida volunteer advocate, a Missouri reverend, a long-time Newsday columnist from Maryland and a former AARP national president from Wisconsin are the finalists for the Elder Leadership Award from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) honoring elder involvement in state or national issues. (Thu, 03 May 2007 13:19:40 GMT)

Senior Democrats meeting Tuesday on health, veterans
Senior Democrats of the Ozarks will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Midtown Carnegie Library, 397 E. Central St. The meeting is open to the public. Wil Dailey, Harry S. Truman Democratic Veterans president, will speak about veterans health care issues at 1 p.m. Paul Redfearn, former Springfield mayor and a senior democrat, will speak on "Health Care: a Single Payer Proposal" at 2 p.m. (Thu, 03 May 2007 15:51:02 GMT)

Health Care Property Investors, Inc. Responds to Ventas, Inc.'s Claim
LONG BEACH, Calif.----Health Care Property Investors, Inc. announced today that Ventas, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against it. Ventas claims that HCP tortiously interfered with Ventas' acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment Trust. (Thu, 03 May 2007 21:58:00 GMT)

AP: Senior VA Officials Get Big Bonuses
AP IMPACT: With Veterans Care Under Strain, VA Hands Out Hefty Bonuses to Senior Officials (Thu, 03 May 2007 22:51:24 GMT)

Cliff Consulting, Inc. Adds Senior Technology Consultant Yvonne Gemmell Keene
San Francisco resident Yvonne Gemmell Keene has joined Cliff Consulting, Inc., (http://www.cliffconsulting.net/) as a senior consultant. Cliff Consulting provides senior-level project leadership to corporations and non-profits throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. A former Accenture associate partner, Keene has over 15 years of business and IT experience in the technology, health care, retail ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 00:15:21 GMT)

VA senior officials' bonuses criticized
WASHINGTON - Congressional leaders on Thursday demanded that the Veterans Affairs secretary explain hefty bonuses for senior department officials involved in crafting a budget that came up $1 billion short and jeopardized veterans' health care. Rep. Harry Mitchell, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on oversight, said he would hold hearings to investigate after the Associated ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 02:11:50 GMT)

VA awards bonuses to senior officials involved in shorting budget, vets health care
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders on Thursday demanded that the Veterans Affairs secretary explain hefty bonuses for senior department officials involved in crafting a budget that came up $1 billion short and jeopardized veterans' health care. (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:18:34 GMT)

Lyondell's annual Global Care Day is Saturday
Saturday is Lyondell's annual Global Care Day project and this year they will be giving the Victoria Senior Citizens Center a much needed sprucing up. (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:37:18 GMT)

Ava Moser
GLENALLEN, Mo. -- Ava Emma Moser, 91, of Glenallen died Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Elder Care of Marble Hill. She was born April 9, 1916, at Cyclone, Mo., daughter of Bob and Mary Ethel Baker Hopper.... (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:44:20 GMT)

VA paid big bonuses as vets' care suffered
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders demanded Thursday that Veterans Affairs secretary Jim Nicholson explain hefty bonuses for senior officials involved in crafting a 2005 budget that came up $1 billion short and jeopardized veterans' health care. (Fri, 04 May 2007 07:07:43 GMT)

BHS takes care of Stoughton
Baraboo High School's Kris Kruse dropped the first set of Thursday's dual against Stoughton, but his father and tennis coach, Karll Kruse, told him to stick to the gameplan against Sam Helmich. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:11:35 GMT)

Senior health fair draws eager crowd
Senior citizens had an opportunity to learn about health care, products and services offered in the community all under one roof on Friday at the community building. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:37:54 GMT)

SENIOR'S HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS DRAW ATTENTION AT FAIR
Taipei, May 4 (CNA) Taiwan's first ever International Senior Lifestyle and Health Care (SenCare) exhibition opened Friday at the World Trade Center, showcasing a wide spectrum of medical treatment and health care products, including mobility support devices, leisure activity programs and financial solutions. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:45:44 GMT)

D.A. warns of widespread elder abuse
THE PEOPLE who are supposed to be caring for the county’s seniors are actually the ones who commit most of the financial crimes against them, according to Monterey County Deputy District Attorney Lisa Poll, who heads the DA’s Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit. (Fri, 04 May 2007 18:46:38 GMT)

VA awards bonuses to senior officials involved in shorting budget, vets health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders on Thursday demanded that the Veterans Affairs secretary explain hefty bonuses for senior department officials involved in crafting a budget that came up 1 billion short and jeopardized veterans’ health care. (Fri, 04 May 2007 21:54:36 GMT)

Edith Woodfin
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Edith Woodfin, 92, of Marble Hill died Friday, May 4, 2007, at the Elder Care of Marble Hill. She was born Aug. 30, 1914, at Lutesville, Mo., daughter of Marvin Wesley and Lou... (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:13:20 GMT)

Blind pooch awaits return of missing pal
BOX ELDER — Buddy, an endearing blue heeler, never had a clear picture of his best friend — a loveable golden retriever named Sadie. (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:14:07 GMT)

Federal government OKs extending Senior Care through end of year; State elected officials seek permanency
Federal government OKs extending Senior Care through end of year (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:30:38 GMT)

Day care comes to school
Kelso High School senior Nicole Berard gave birth to her daughter when she was 17, but that won't stop her from graduating and attending the University of Washington next fall, she said Friday. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:01:40 GMT)

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
* Real Property Tax Auction Mulroy Civic Center 8am-4pm Info: 435-2426 * 5th Annual Elder Law Fair Find out about legal issues older adults & their families face... (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:16:13 GMT)

Senior Care Home Puts an Emphasis on Family
At Royal Palms Senior Home Care in Canyon Country, the facility is a family affair. Maggie Freeman is the administrator and owner of the facility. Residents are tended to by Stacy Freeman and her husband, Joe Jagroop, followed by their daughter, Eliyah. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:51:28 GMT)

Markets (May 4)
Elder Health to promote Tiger Balm aggressively After managing to keep similar sounding products like "Sleeping Tiger" and "Flying Tiger" at bay, Elder Health Care Ltd (EHCL) is putting its marketing might behind in-licensed product Tiger Balm to capitalise on the brand-name. Convenient ... (Sat, 05 May 2007 19:02:57 GMT)

P.T. Jyothi Datta
Mumbai May 5 After managing to keep similar sounding products like "Sleeping Tiger" and "Flying Tiger" at bay, Elder Health Care Ltd (EHCL) is putting its marketing might behind in-licensed product Tiger Balm to capitalise on the brand-name. (Sat, 05 May 2007 19:06:02 GMT)

Pa. elder-care dialogue urged
By 2020, more than 3 million state residents will be 60 or older. That's one in four people. The big questions are: how will long-term-care providers handle the booming need for their services And how will retirees and state government be able to pay for it Several state lawmake... (Sat, 05 May 2007 20:42:49 GMT)

Cops investigate elder abuse report at care home
Doors nailed shut, locks and chains barring doors, and windows screwed shut were discovered by authorities called to Winston Manor, a residential-care home for seniors in South San Francisco. South City police are investigating potential elder abuse at the 20 Elkwood Drive facility, which houses six elderly residents, and the fire department issued $3,500 in citations Thursday for blocking exits, ... (Sat, 05 May 2007 21:42:39 GMT)

Cops investigate elder abuse report at care home
(Google map) The red pointer shows the location of Winston Manor, a South San Francisco care home that is being investigated for potential elder abuse. (Sat, 05 May 2007 22:02:33 GMT)

Maryland Seniors Keep Pregame Lacrosse Party Rolling Against Yale
Senior Michael Phipps scores three goals in little more than a minute as Maryland takes care of business, pummeling Yale, 12-5, on Saturday. (Sun, 06 May 2007 01:47:28 GMT)

Senior center’s Memorial Day wreaths on sale for what may be their final year
Memorial wreaths made by Enid Senior Center volunteers may be a thing of the past unless more volunteers come forward to make them. Enid Senior Center volunteers Betty Walters and Vess Olds have made the wreaths themselves this year and will only have about half the number of wreaths to sell. (Sun, 06 May 2007 04:41:56 GMT)

A helping hand for Global Care Day
Victoria's Senior Citizens Center became a little brighter on Saturday. So did the outlook of about 80 volunteers who did their part during the annual Global Care Day. "It makes you feel good," Maxine Dvorak said about why she volunteers every year. "We really enjoy helping the elderly. (Sun, 06 May 2007 06:19:35 GMT)

Elder wisdom for May 6, 2007
Q. My best friend and I had a falling out because of things we did that got extremely out of hand. Now sometimes when I see her at school she acts like she wants to be my friend again while at other times she ignores me. What should I do? (Sun, 06 May 2007 12:03:46 GMT)

Doctor to discuss foot care
Dr. Forrest Robart, of Battle Creek Surgical PC and Battle Creek Health System, will speak about foot ulcers and foot care for diabetics Tuesday at Burnham Brook, 200 W. Michigan Ave., as part of the Senior Health Partners “Aging Well” series. (Sun, 06 May 2007 12:42:59 GMT)

Continuity important as Wisebaker steps up at Marion Senior Center
MARION - After 20 years as first mate to former Marion Senior Center Director Bede Agner, Sue Wisebaker has taken over the helm. She was appointed by the Mayor on March 7 and officially took over on April 1. (Sun, 06 May 2007 12:44:12 GMT)

Care giver calls for tax breaks
A Waikato home care provider has urged the government to consider tax breaks for the elderly to encourage an aging population to remain in their own homes. (Sun, 06 May 2007 23:49:20 GMT)

Blind pooch awaits return of missing pal
BOX ELDER — Buddy, an endearing blue heeler, never had a clear picture of his best friend — a loveable golden retriever named Sadie. (Mon, 07 May 2007 05:58:54 GMT)

Prescription for health care
When people think about health care reform in Oregon, they tend to picture John Kitzhaber, the dashing doctor-politician who helped create the Oregon Health Plan as a legislator from Roseburg in the early 1990s. (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:07:55 GMT)

Elder-care partnerships on horizon
The federal response to a looming crisis for Medicaid has focused in recent years on encouraging people to buy private coverage. (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:04:49 GMT)

At senior center: Claustrophobics beware
MILLVILLE -- Local senior citizens say their recreation center amounts to a small room with a good view. What they really need is a center with a lot of room. A good view is optional. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:08:55 GMT)

Bengals' Samoa pipeline
Imagine the Bengals taking a player from Greater Cincinnati three years in a row in the NFL draft. Imagine those players growing up on the West Side together, going to neighboring schools - think Elder vs. Oak Hills - but always having a friendship that has now been renewed through professional football. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:53:12 GMT)

Care.com Launches Marketplace for Connecting Families with Qualified Care Providers
WALTHAM, Mass.----Care.com , an online marketplace connecting people seeking care services with a national and local network of trusted providers, today announced the launch of its website and the introduction of easy-to-use personalized services that help families effectively manage needs in child care, senior care, pet care and tutoring. (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:51:00 GMT)

LCA-Vision names senior VP
A former Kroger executive is joining LCA-Vision Inc. in a newly created senior management position, the company said Monday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:38:04 GMT)

Health Care REIT 1Q Results Increase
Health Care REIT Inc., a real estate investment trust that owns senior housing and health care facilities, said Monday its first-quarter results rose on improved rental income from existing and acquired properties. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:25:04 GMT)

Health Care REIT Maintains 2007 FFO
Health Care REIT Inc., which owns senior housing and health care facilities, on Monday maintained its 2007 guidance for funds from operations, or FFO, while lifting its net income outlook for the year. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:32:06 GMT)

County edging toward getting Family Care for more residents
About 2,300 low-income Milwaukee County residents with physical or developmental disabilities would move off waiting lists for support services and get coverage next year under an expected expansion of the state's Family Care program. (Tue, 08 May 2007 04:10:33 GMT)

Blind pooch awaits return of missing pal
BOX ELDER — Buddy, an endearing blue heeler, never had a clear picture of his best friend — a loveable golden retriever named Sadie. (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:28:27 GMT)

Mourning The Loss Of Senior At School
In six weeks they will celebrate their graduation, but on Monday members of the senior class at East Hartford High School gathered in the auditorium for a somber occasion. (Tue, 08 May 2007 08:59:06 GMT)

Hey, Grandma -- video games based on movies usually stink
More than a dozen video games based on movies will arrive in stores in the next two months, and like most gamers, I pretty much couldn't care less. Almost every big-budget summer action movie and children's film has a cross-promotional game scheduled... (Tue, 08 May 2007 10:46:09 GMT)

Judge settles intense custody battle over dog
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) -- A man who had not written a will left a $2 million estate, but the most hotly contested item in court has been his golden retriever, Alex. (Tue, 08 May 2007 10:58:46 GMT)

Universal American to Buy MemberHealth
Universal American Financial Corp., a provider of health insurance and managed care to senior citizens, said Tuesday it agreed to acquire privately held pharmacy benefits manager MemberHealth Inc. for $630 million to increase its drug distribution business. (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:51:24 GMT)

Uganda: Pour Oil Money Into Health Care
The death of Brigadier Noble Mayombo, a personal friend who together with his elder brother, Phillip Winyi, used to call me their "brother" has once again exposed the constitutional challenges reflected in the country's failing health system. (Tue, 08 May 2007 17:10:31 GMT)

Veteran health care update taking time
Pentagon and VA officials said Tuesday it could take years to install a joint system for electronic health records that would alleviate delays for injured troops seeking medical care. (Tue, 08 May 2007 22:00:35 GMT)

Iraq glimpses for April 2007
A look at some of the U.S. servicemen who were killed in Iraq in April. (Tue, 08 May 2007 23:57:08 GMT)

In the Rush to Progress, the Past Is Never Too Far Behind
?Radio Golf? is the final, and in dramatic terms the thinnest, work in August Wilson?s magnificent 10-play cycle about the African-American experience in America. (Wed, 09 May 2007 02:38:06 GMT)

Senior News
There is a veterans benefit that can help pay for long-term care either in the home, or in an assisted living facility that could help with expenses that neither Medicare nor Medicaid typically cover. (Wed, 09 May 2007 05:17:24 GMT)

Athletic at Angelo State
Clayton Farhat, the elder member of arguably the most athletic family in Plano, is heading to Angelo State University to compete for a centerfield position in his freshman season. (Wed, 09 May 2007 05:17:32 GMT)

Seminar stresses independence for seniors
Participants hear about legal documents for their health care. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:15:52 GMT)

Broncos taking care of business
Barrington’s seniors celebrated their Senior Night before and after Tuesday’s volleyball match with Schaumburg. In between, the Broncos were simply out to take care of business. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:53:47 GMT)

Valpo takes care of business
MERRILLVILLE | Valparaiso coach Jim McCall told his team he wanted to take care of business at the Duneland Athletic Conference meet. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:05:47 GMT)

10,000 miles away, senior reaches out to Zimbabwe
Rachel Metcalf, a senior at the Waterford School, has some unfinished business to take care of before she leaves Park City to attend the New York (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:27:44 GMT)

Estrella Foothills senior wins in 3A
Estrella Foothills senior Sarah Freeman shot a second-round 74 on Tuesday at the Continental Country Club in Flagstaff to capture the Class 3A individual state title. (Wed, 09 May 2007 11:00:08 GMT)

Pennsylvania House Committee Conducts Hearing On Rendell Health Care Bill
The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee last week held two days of hearings on a bill (HB 700) based on Gov. Ed Rendell's (D) package of health care proposals, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. [click link for full article] (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:14:58 GMT)

Jeffrey Kao Named Senior Vice President of Sales, Clinical and IT Solutions at Hill-Rom
Hill-Rom, the health care unit of Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. , announced that Jeffrey Kao has been named Senior Vice President, Sales, Clinical and IT Solutions. (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Walter Reed scandal sparks changes
Revelations about problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., have a sparked a review that could lead to lasting improvements in the military health system nation-wide, local veterans were told today. "Out of that unfortunate situation a lot of good has happened," said Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, deputy director of the TRICARE Management Activity, the federal agency that ... (Wed, 09 May 2007 21:49:02 GMT)

Retain Talented Women
Balancing work and family needs has long been a challenge for women. In many cases they must leave their careers to take care of children or elderly parents. (Wed, 09 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Retain Talented Women
Balancing work and family needs has long been a challenge for women. In many cases they must leave their careers to take care of children or... (Wed, 09 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Invitrogen to Present at the Bank of America 2007 Health Care Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif.----Invitrogen Corporation announced today that Nicolas Barthelemy, Invitrogen's Senior Vice President, Cell Culture Systems, will present at Bank of America's 2007 Health Care Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Wed, 09 May 2007 23:42:00 GMT)

Nicholson vows to improve veterans care
VA Secretary Jim Nicholson told skeptical House members Wednesday he would work hard to improve veterans' care and said he would take personal responsibility for implementing a presidential task force's recommendations. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:41:45 GMT)

Giles County senior sets lofty goals
Melanie Taylor carries on "the tradition of good throwers that came before her." PEARISBURG -- Giles County High School senior Melanie Taylor knows exactly what she wants. First, she wants the school record for throwing the discus. Second, she wants to win a second straight Group A discus championship. (Thu, 10 May 2007 05:38:59 GMT)

General optimistic on military health care
Revelations about problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., have sparked a review that could lead to lasting improvements in the military health system nationwide, local veterans were told yesterday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:06:27 GMT)

Hospital, Charity to Partner In Care
Howard County General Hospital and the Horizon Foundation are expected to announce today that they are committing more than $2.3 million over the next four years to expand care for the elderly and people with little or no health insurance. (Thu, 10 May 2007 11:01:32 GMT)

Senior Center going up in Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth held a groundbreaking ceremony April 21 for the new Senior Center to be built on grounds near the old facility. (Thu, 10 May 2007 11:28:25 GMT)

VA chief pledges to boost care to veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson told skeptical House members Wednesday he would work hard to improve veterans' care and said he would take personal responsibility for implementing a presidential task force's recommendations. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:30:28 GMT)

VICE PRESIDENT PROMOTES CREATION OF SENIOR CARE FORCE
Taipei, May 10 (CNA) Vice President Annette Lu promoted Thursday the idea of training 100,000 nurses in senior health care to prepare for the needs of an aging society in the near future. (Thu, 10 May 2007 14:31:05 GMT)

Hybrid Long-Term Care Might Be Right for You
With an upfront payment, you can avoid the risk of rising premiums -- or unused benefits. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:54:33 GMT)

Beall senior awarded for making positive community contribution
Serving as a junior firefighter, helping out her fellow students, volunteering at a local child care center and helping to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters are some of the ways that Beall High School senior Lacy Robison is making a positive contribution to her community. (Thu, 10 May 2007 16:28:12 GMT)

Threats to senior care facility caused 90-minute lockdown
FRANKLIN - A Nashville woman has been charged with phone harassment for allegedly threatening staff at NHC Place Cool Springs, a senior care community and rehabilitation center. (Thu, 10 May 2007 22:05:32 GMT)

Event emphasizes importance of planning in elder care decision-making
Too many families do not take steps to plan for the care of a terminally ill relative, according to a local expert in elder care matters. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:02:11 GMT)

Senior fair offers information, freebies
ENCINITAS -- Hundreds of seniors strolled by booths decorated in red, white and blue Thursday morning at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center to learn about a variety of services, including health care, housing, finances and recreation. (Fri, 11 May 2007 05:13:10 GMT)

Health care, cigarette tax plan approved
INDIANAPOLIS — Some uninsured Hoosiers now will be eligible for health coverage, but smokers will pay 44 cents more per pack under a bill Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law Thursday. (Fri, 11 May 2007 05:15:51 GMT)

Question marks remain for Croy Canyon elder care center
The upcoming May 22 ballot measure asking Blaine County voters whether the county should sell Blaine Manor and transfer the funds to a nonprofit foundation won't on its own assure a county nursing home is built west of Hailey in Croy Canyon. (Fri, 11 May 2007 06:09:03 GMT)

Health care speakers: System must adapt to changes
Providing care for the frail elderly in a youth-oriented society is everybody's problem but one few people want to dwell on, Carl Young, president of the New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, said Thursday. (Fri, 11 May 2007 06:52:01 GMT)

Senior Population Will Tax Health Care System by 2030
The senior (65+) community is expected to triple from pre-1980 levels by the year 2030. As a result of this increase, there will be new problems for a health care system that is already suffering. (Fri, 11 May 2007 07:10:03 GMT)

Five Star Quality Care downgraded to "neutral"
NEW YORK, May 11 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Davenport & Company downgrade Five Star Quality Care Inc (ticker: FVE) to "neutral," while reducing their estimates for the company. (Fri, 11 May 2007 08:18:50 GMT)

Special gift for elder moms
Forget the flowers and cards and the special dinner for mom Sunday. The Social Security Administration says loved ones can help mom save about $3,700 a year. (Fri, 11 May 2007 08:32:29 GMT)

Seniors in area fear losing care, activities
Jerome Lee moved to Sheridan Court apartments 15 years ago. He chose it for its view of Detroit's riverfront and its location next to St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital. Thursday, he was part of a senior citizen delegation from the low-income apartment complex on Jefferson, showing support for the hospital to the Detroit City Council. (Fri, 11 May 2007 09:41:48 GMT)

Williams To Speak At Senior Center On Health-care Issues
Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn, will host a forum at 7 p.m. Monday at the Rose City Senior Center on his ... (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:10:32 GMT)

Senior calendar
Albany Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 846 Masonic Ave. Health insurance counseling by HICAP 1-3 p.m. Monday. Papier mache, bridge, chess, needlecrafts, world events. (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:26:51 GMT)

Disability groups hail $37M grant
TOPEKA - The state's receipt of a $37 million federal grant this week is one more step toward a new "money follows the person" approach to caring for disabled and low-income elder Kansans. (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:30:28 GMT)

Linton police start program to help senior citizens
The Linton Police Department is now offering a special service for the senior citizens in the community. LPD Chief Troy Jerrell said the department has started its Friends of the Linton Police Department program, which is similar to a registry. (Fri, 11 May 2007 11:51:52 GMT)

Nursing care center scrutinized
Authorities are investigating whether negligence contributed to five deaths at Villaspring nursing home in the past year. (Fri, 11 May 2007 14:43:07 GMT)

Employee Accused Of Sutter Hospice Donation Thefts
A former employee of the Sutter Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice and the owner of a Rohnert Park mortuary were arrested Thursday on suspicion of embezzling and selling vehicles donated to the health care provider, Santa Rosa police said Friday. (Fri, 11 May 2007 23:12:00 GMT)

Push for elderly abuse bill
Rep. Peter King is trying to build support for a bill that would get more money to fight elder abuse, a problem he describes as "underground" because it's generally known about but rarely discussed. (Sat, 12 May 2007 02:32:14 GMT)

Obama: Health care system broken
DES MOINES — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told Iowans gathered at a senior center Friday that the nation’s health care system is broken and political inaction is to blame. (Sat, 12 May 2007 05:13:44 GMT)

New hospital may eliminate jobs
Care center workers mull future separate from the hospital TREMONTON -- Employees at the Bear River Valley Care Center are contemplating their future as construction plans for a new hospital continue to move forward. (Sat, 12 May 2007 07:03:01 GMT)

Search Free Metro D.C. Directory on Distance Caregiver Website to Find Help for Mom
Caring from a Distance (CFAD) is the nation's first non-profit founded to serve the seven million Americans now caring for family members who live far away. Its user-friendly website www.cfad.org is a road map for family members who juggle work and family while navigating the unfamiliar terrain of elder care. Special features include tips and toolkits, a secure place to store vital information ... (Sat, 12 May 2007 07:07:13 GMT)

Senior calendar
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. (Sat, 12 May 2007 07:45:57 GMT)

Obama focuses on D.M. seniors with discussion of health care
The nation must stop health insurance companies from defrauding senior citizens, presidential candidate Barack Obama told residents in Des Moines on... (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:15:03 GMT)

Prison overseer's plan envisions sweeping changes to health care
The federal receiver running California's prison health care system issued his plan for the next two years Thursday, stating that "an entirely new and different medical delivery system must be created -- from the ground up. (Sat, 12 May 2007 10:16:29 GMT)

Obama speaks about need for health care reform
DES MOINES --- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told Iowans gathered at a senior center Friday that the nation's health care system is broken, and political inaction is to blame. (Sat, 12 May 2007 11:09:31 GMT)