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Super sophs
Appalachian State and Wake Forest -- with campuses 90 miles apart -- were among college football's best and most captivating stories of last season. The Mountaineers won their second straight NCAA Division I football championship subdivision (formerly I-AA) title, introducing the term "dynasty" into the vocabulary in Boone. The Deacons were surprise ACC champions and played in the Orange Bowl, a ... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:15:05 GMT)

A junket to Hyderabad cost trader his life
A sponsored junket to Hyderabad turned tragic for Vallabhbhai Fefar and his family when the bomb went off at the laser show on Saturday night. Fefar and his elder son Yash had just taken their seats to watch the laser show when the blast occurred, killing Vallabhbhai on the spot and severely injuring his 12-year-old son. Vallabhbhai's body was brought to Ahmedabad airport on Sunday evening by his ... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:51:03 GMT)

Yar’Adua’s Electoral Reform Misplaced –Enahoro
Elder statesman and Chairman of the Pro-National Conference (PRONACO), Chief Anthony Enahoro, has described the panel set up by the Federal Government to reform the electoral process as a waste of time and resources. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:24:29 GMT)

His house burgled repeatedly, senior citizen complains of police apathy
Having seen three thefts in a month at his house in Kalka, 70-year-old T R Arora believes that the claims of Panchkula police of having provided protection to senior citizens have no basis. He has been running from pillar to post to get security for himself and his house in Kalka, but his efforts have not borne any fruit. "The police have been making tall claims of having done a lot to provide ... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:51:59 GMT)

After Chennai triumph, Vijayant eyes senior circuit
For quite some time, Chandigarh tennis players have been doing well at the national circuit, whether it is at the junior level or the senior level. Last Saturday, when Chandigarh's Vijayant Malik won the U-18 national doubles title in the National Junior Championship at Chennai, it added another feather in Malik's cap who was paired up with Tamil Nadu's S Sriram to win the title. Back from the ... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:52:47 GMT)

Baltimore Woman Catches Elder Abuse on Tape
A "Granny Cam" was rolling as an in-home caretaker viciously beat a 90-year-old Baltimore man. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:11:41 GMT)

Carneys Point woman takes gold at national senior games
CARNEYS POINT TWP. She may have never graced a cereal box, or had her own shoe named after her, but Pollie Townend is an athlete through and through. At 87 years old, the Carneys Point resident has become a force to be reckoned with at the Summer National Senior Olympics. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:27:08 GMT)

MHS senior attends athletic training camp
Laura Greuel, a Muskogee High School senior, recently attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletic Training Camp 2007 in Weatherford. Greuel completed all aspects of the camp and received a certificate and her First Aid and Adult CPR/AED cards from the Red Cross. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:13:06 GMT)

Elder abuse a disturbing reality
Elder abuse is a disturbing reality in today’s society. The risk of being abused, neglected or exploited is real for many older people. Family members or other caregivers most often are the abusers. The problem crosses geographic, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic barriers. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:31:04 GMT)

Fruita senior wants life of helping those who can't help themselves
Fruita Monument High School senior Erika Davis, 17, says she loves being around people and helping them. She said her goal of becoming a doctor stems naturally from that love. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:18:24 GMT)

Fix-up cash slim for senior housing
WARREN - Delayed building maintenance at a local senior housing complex has been blamed on level-funded budgets from the state. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:22:04 GMT)

Beacon Hospice offers free elder loss support group
CONCORD — Beacon Hospice recently announced the start of a new seven week "Harbors of Hope" Elder Loss Support Group. The program, which is free and open to the public, is designed to bring individuals together to explore the challenges associated with losses experienced later in life. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:56:29 GMT)

Startup addresses assisted-living care
ROHNERT PARK -– A Rohnert Park startup named MosaicAssist has developed a Web-enabled software system for assisted-living facilities it believes takes a major step forward in organizing patient care. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:30:38 GMT)

Picis Expands Senior Management Team to Support Continued Growth
WAKEFIELD, Mass.----Picis, a leading provider of high-acuity care information systems, today announced the appointment of Scott Iverson as senior vice president of professional services and Lourdes Engel as senior vice president of research and development. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Electoral Reform Misplaced - Enahoro
Elder statesman and Chairman of the Pro-National Conference (PRONACO), Chief Anthony Enahoro, has described the panel set up by the Federal Government to reform the electoral process as a waste of time and resources. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:09:45 GMT)

Nigeria: Pronaco, ENM to Shun Electoral Reform Panel
Elder statesman and chairman of the Pro-National Conference Organisation (PRONACO), Chief Anthony Enahoro, has described the panel set up by the federal government to reform the electoral process as "a waste of time and resources." (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:23:05 GMT)

Nigeria: No Need for Electoral Reforms -Enahoro
ELDER statesman and chairman of the Pro-National Conference Organisations (PRONACO), Chief Anthony Enahoro has said that government was merely wasting its time and resources by setting up a panel to reform the nation's electoral process. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:52:15 GMT)

MOD awards grant to Bethel Senior Day Care to improve health of local mothers and babies
The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter has awarded a grant to Bethel Senior Day Care Center Inc. to support "Becoming Empowered Through Health Education Leadership, Year 3" that is aimed at underserved maternal and child health needs here in Cherokee County. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:35:25 GMT)

Counsel Corporation to Sell Long-Term Care Business to Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund Affiliate ...
Counsel Corporation announced today that it has agreed to sell its long-term care business, comprised of the assets and operations of seven nursing homes in Ontario with 1,127 beds, to Leisureworld Senior Care LP, which is owned 45% by Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund(TSX: MPT.DB) and 55% by Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:33:00 GMT)

Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund and Leisureworld Announce Acquisition of Long-Term Care Home Portfolio ...
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund today announced that Leisureworld Senior Care LP and its affiliates , in which MPT owns a 45% interest, have signed an agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Counsel Corporation , to acquire its portfolio of seven long-term care homes for approximately $67 million plus transaction and refurbishment costs. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:28:16 GMT)

Finding the Red Flags for Elder Abuse
Thousands of cases of elder abuse are investigated each year in Maryland...but would you recognize the signs it's happening to someone you love?? (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:08 GMT)

Oakdale / Woman pleads guilty to defrauding mother
It's the kind of deception that one elder-rights advocate says "hurts the soul." (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:09:52 GMT)

Southside eye care facility set to open
The mad scramble to open for business will be celebrated today by Dr. Craig McManis and the staff of EyeCare Experience, a new family eye care and medical eye care facility on the south side of Lafayette. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:02:48 GMT)

Area senior centers
Loder Senior Center, 62 Analomink St., East Stroudsburg. Open Monday through Friday. Call: (570) 420-3745. Chestnuthill Community Center, Route 715, Brodheadsville. Open Wednesday and Friday. Call: (570) 992-2916. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:10:18 GMT)

Shipps Electric makes comeback
Shipps Electric Service, one of the oldest black-owned businesses in Springfield, is coming back. David Shipps, a son of the late Chester Shipps Sr., said he has obtained a master electrician's license and is now re-establishing the family business, which began in 1946 but ended when the elder Shipps died in 2005. "(My father) would be proud," David Shipps said. As will others. "To me, that will ... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:58:55 GMT)

Senior Smiles Delivers in Johnson County
Senior Smiles delivered 1,300 oral health kits and educational training to nine Johnson County long-term care facilities. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:58:56 GMT)

Hopes of an Indian summer for relatives in need of care
Families who are struggling to pay the spiralling costs of care for their elderly relatives could soon have a new cheaper option: outsourcing to India. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:17:27 GMT)

Health care clinics set for September
Preventive Health Care for the Aging Clinics are held monthly by the Public Health Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services. To schedule an appointment in Humboldt County, except in Garberville or Willow Creek, call 268-2107. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:38:38 GMT)

Care.com(SM) Announces New Affiliate Program for Qualified Partners
Care.com , an online service connecting people seeking qualified care givers with a national network of trusted providers, today announced the availability of its new affiliate program. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Green River elder readiness meeting reveals regional survey findings
Most Green River area residents are aware that the aging of the baby boomers (people currently age 43-61) will bring major changes to their communities - but they don't think their communities are actively planning for what has been called a pending “demographic tsunami.” (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:13:07 GMT)

Big Buy in Senior-Living Firm
WITH SHARES OF BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING looking tired of late, an insider has made a significant bet that the operator of independent- and assisted-living centers still has spring in its step. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:42:00 GMT)

Site helps families research elder care options
A Web-based resource launched Aug. 28 to help older adults and their families locate appropriate elder care in Oregon. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:08:26 GMT)

Nurses fear 'elder abuse errors'
Fear of misinterpreting a case of elder abuse may stop some nurses from reporting it, a survey suggests. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:11:12 GMT)

Adult Day Care Slow To Catch On In Central Texas
As the baby boom generation heads for senior citizen status, demand for everything from prescription drugs to nursing homes is growing, but in Central Texas one service is slow to catch on. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:42:54 GMT)

Defense side heard in massive elder fraud case
CORONA -- Three men on trial in what prosecutors call the largest elder fraud case in Riverside County history each thought they were operating legally, defense attorneys for the trio told the jury Tuesday. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:32:36 GMT)

Tax-funded dental care sparks legislators' concerns
ATLANTA - Lawmakers concerned about dental care access for low- and middle-income Georgians grilled the state officials who are responsible for overseeing taxpayer-funded health plans at a special hearing Tuesday. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:33:31 GMT)

Fire Department fills gap in medical care
When Carl Berato fell last week while trying to put on a pair of pants, the 90-year-old, who lives alone, picked up the phone to call 911 for help. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:11:19 GMT)

'Senior School' to offer health screenings, classes
A free "Senior School" will be in session at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, offering health screenings and classes in everything from "Home Safety for Seniors" to "Elder Law 101." (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:34:31 GMT)

New in senior living
Carespring Health Care Management has begun leasing for Barrington of West Chester, its new, independent and assisted-living facility off Hamilton-Mason Road. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:34:32 GMT)

Potential California Health Care Agreement Could Spur Health Care Overhaul Debate
The "adoption of a comprehensive plan to overhaul health care in a big, politically influential state" such as California "probably would spur similar efforts around the country and increase pressure on presidential candidates to tackle the issue," the Washington Post reports. California Gov. [click link for full article] (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:50 GMT)

Help Us Improve Inpatient Care For People With Diabetes, UK
Could you help? Diabetes UK is looking for people with diabetes with experience of inpatient care to give their views to senior policy makers at a meeting in London on Thursday 13 September. Full expenses will be paid including travel and childcare and carer costs. [click link for full article] (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:13:34 GMT)

CALENDAR
TODAY | ELDER CARE PLANNING ORIENTATION, Windsor Gardens Rehab, 637 E. Romie Lane, Salinas, 10 to 11 a.m. with Director of Social Services, Robyn Risley. Guidance in short and long term placement options, discussion of elder issues, grief counseling and more. Free. 424-0687. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:10:35 GMT)

LTC Financial Partners Applauds Kiplinger's Personal Finance for 'Authoritative' Advice on Long Term Care Insurance
As longer-living Americans face escalating care expenses, "there's a lot of ignorance about how to pay for it," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:06:00 GMT)

What happens to Fido when senior owner dies
MANATEE COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- What happens to pets when their senior owners die and they have no one to take care of them? (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:09:57 GMT)

Volunteers needed to help safeguard elderly
Looking for a way to make a difference? New Jersey's elder ombudsman needs volunteers to help safeguard elderly people living in nursing homes and other long-term-care facilities. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:13:02 GMT)

Lowcountry Senior Center
The Lowcountry Senior Center, next to James Island County Park, has scheduled programs. Call 762-9555 to register. The center, 865 Riverland Drive, is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. It is managed by Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Insurance assistance (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:14:11 GMT)

Dental care sparks concerns
ATLANTA - Lawmakers concerned about dental-care access for low- and middle-income Georgians grilled the state officials who are responsible for overseeing taxpayer-funded health plans at a special hearing this week. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:25:45 GMT)

Bill aims to improve health care access
Health care workers, senior citizens and politicians came together Wednesday in La Crosse to support federal legislation they claim would expand medical care for children and protect Medicare for seniors. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:52:09 GMT)

Elder Pharma sees growth from buys, in-licensing
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Drugs and personal care products maker Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd sees its recent acquisitions and in-licensing deals spurring growth over the next 2-3 years, a top official said late on Wednesday. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:00:31 GMT)

Senior centers September activities
Mercer County Senior Centers, divisions of Mercer County Area Agency on Aging Inc., announce activities for September. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:17:03 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Keeping Your Independence, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Beginning Computer and Microsoft Word, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Cost $7 members, $10 others. Reservations, 316-267-0197. Butler County Association of Retired School Personnel , for any retired school personnel, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Andover Pizza Hut Italian Bistro, 307 N. ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:13:12 GMT)

Patients in U.S. turn to no-interest loans for health care
Zero-interest financing for medical procedures has become one of the fastest-growing parts of the consumer credit business. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:16:01 GMT)

San Mateo Daily Journal
A couple hired to care for a bedridden 80-year-old Daly City woman stole her checks and ran up several thousands of dollars on her credit cards over several months, according to prosecutors who charged them each with six felony counts of fiscal elder abuse, burglary and fraud. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:56:09 GMT)

Siskiyou County fights elder abuse
SISKIYOU COUNTY â€“ Experts say elder financial abuse will be the â€œcrime of the 21st century,â€ according to a pamphlet developed by the Elder Financial Protection Network. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:51:56 GMT)

HUL unveils skin care strategy
A dark woman unhappy shut off from opportunities. But in comes a cream and as she goes applying it, she turns several shades lighter. She bags the dream job, develops ultimate self-confidence and yes! Even manages to attract Mr Right! (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:36:41 GMT)

Emeritus Corporation Shareholders Approve Summerville Senior Living Transaction
SEATTLE----Emeritus Corporation , a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to senior citizens, announced that the Company's shareholders approved a proposal authorizing the issuance of up to 8.5 million shares of the Company's common stock for Summerville Senior Living, Inc. at its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:32:00 GMT)

Out-of-hours care 'fails to spot meningitis'
Half of the most serious cases of childhood infections are being missed because of failures in out-of-hours care. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:13:30 GMT)

Larger water line will be worth the wait for new senior day care center
Northern Fox Valley residents will have to wait at least another month for a senior day care center. Bethlehem Lutheran Church leaders were planning to open their West Dundee center at the beginning of this month, but they still have some work to do in the West Main Street building. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:51:24 GMT)

Secret donor increases gift to Senior Access
An anonymous donor who contributed $5,000 as a challenge grant to Senior Access has increased the donation to $10,000, Senior Access executive director Cris Chater (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:10:58 GMT)

Out-of-hours care 'fails to spot meningitis'
Half of the most serious cases of childhood infections are being missed because of failures in out-of-hours care, according to a senior doctor. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:05:11 GMT)

Alzheimer's Association Releases Dementia Care Practice Recommendations For End-Of-Life Care
The Alzheimer's Association released its third set of Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Living Residences and Nursing Homes. The Recommendations focus on improving the end of life experience for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias by offering concrete suggestions for addressing issues unique to people with dementia at the end of life. [click link for full article] (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:13:40 GMT)

Nurses Admit They Can't Cope With Abused Older People In Their Care, New Survey Reveals, UK
Well over half (58 per cent) of professional nurses have admitted they wouldn't report abuse of an older person in their care for fear of misinterpreting the situation. Two thirds say that responsibility for too many patients prevents them from giving the best possible care, according to a major new survey carried out for Help the Aged. [click link for full article] (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:13:00 GMT)

Sumter aging; county takes new look at elder services
Sumter County is aging. The population in the county older than 65 years has grown from 7,066 in 1990 to about 16,100 in 2006, consistently representing about 24 percent of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And as people get older, some need increased health and wellness care. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:14:04 GMT)

Lutheran Senior Services Partners with Silverchair Learning Systems to Enhance Employee Training and Education
Lutheran Senior Services , a leading senior living organization, has taken another step in ensuring that they provide the highest quality care and supportive services for older adults. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Church notes
Sandra Hunter is Hillsboro United Methodist Church's new director of family ministries, who will work with youth groups, family activities, and Sunday school programs. She was director of Trinity Elder Care, which has ceased operation. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:39:39 GMT)

Bell company buys Florida senior-living community
Steven D. Bell & Co. has completed the acquisition of The Palms of St. Lucie West, a senior-living community in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:12:46 GMT)

Insiders Snap Up Long-Term Care Shares
Shares of long-term care facilities have fallen to 52-week lows in recent months, driven by the soft housing market, broader credit market problems and concerns about excessive supply driven by new construction. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:37:34 GMT)