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Real-estate company to buy senior community
GREENSBORO - Steven D. Bell & Co. said yesterday that it has completed a deal to buy The Palms of St. Lucie West, a senior living community in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:33:11 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center, which meets in the Cleversburg Community Center at 56 Cleversburg Road, has planned a variety of events for the next month. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:58:22 GMT)

Woman buys senior living centers, will offer care certification
A Milwaukee-area woman recently purchased several area senior living centers and eventually will offer care certification courses to members of the public as her own staffs are trained.AmericanWay Corp. LLC, based in Portage, was founded in December by Milwaukee senior living professional Janis Deets Nowak. After serving as the president of another company for a number of years, Nowak parted ways ... (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Salko case could lead to elder-care legislation
State representatives who met in August to talk about elder-care issues have drafted legislation that could be introduced as early as the next legislative session. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:14:39 GMT)

Market Memos (9-1)
Care Wisconsin moves adult day centers The nonprofit Care Wisconsin, formerly Elder Care of Wisconsin, has moved two adult day centers that previously were at separate facilities to expanded space at 2917 International Lane. Care Wisconsin said the extensively remodeled building offers a client-focused environment for The Gathering Place. The facility is Dane County's only adult day center ... (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:27:53 GMT)

Formal apology for sufferer of inferior care
A formal apology for poor quality care has been made to an intellectually disabled man who suffered in state-funded care. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:37:30 GMT)

Pushing mothers back into work is wrong
A photograph of a nasty-looking woman called Geraldine Rama appeared in a newspaper last week; she made the news because she had bitten a 10-month-old baby boy in her care “with considerable force”, according to medical evidence. It emerged that both his legs were broken as well. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:20:23 GMT)

Property owner says elder care will continue at facilities
Three area adult living homes at the center of a family feud and a recently filed foreclosure case in New York Supreme Court are on the market, but residents shouldn't worry about losing their abodes, the Realtor for the properties said this week. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:32:24 GMT)

Evans senior news
Evansfest will be held at Riverside Park in Evans Friday evening and Saturday. The senior center will serve the pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. and would love to have you join us. The cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:12:25 GMT)

Two generations of patient care coming to an end
LIVINGSTON - Dr. L. McLean "Mac" Baskett figures it's time. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:49:14 GMT)

Marion chiropractor offers alternative approach to medical care
MARION - When it comes to patient treatment, Dr. Angela Baxter is a firm believer that an alternative health care approach is the best approach. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:51:06 GMT)

Elder wisdom
Q. My husband has a habit of drinking beer and playing cards with his friends everyday. Even when I plan something, he bails on me to play cards. I am beginning to feel our family takes a back seat to poker. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:30:50 GMT)

Now, a programme that prolongs senior citizens' ability to live independently
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): A new programme has been devised to prolong older adults' ability to live independently. The programme looks at seniors' abilities to carry out essential daily functions after enrolling in the PACE program, a large-scale managed-care project with 15,000 U.S. participants. "The objective of PACE is to enable individuals to live independently in the community ... (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:42:11 GMT)

Taking care of business
Before returning to the College of the Holy Cross for preseason soccer camp in mid-August, Ali Peters had some business to take care of this summer. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:00:34 GMT)

Sandburg senior fills life with good deeds
David Healey, a senior at Sandburg High School, has an intrinsic desire to help others. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:15:43 GMT)

Workers charged in death of senior
Four people who worked at a Louisville senior center are facing felony charges related to the death of an 86-year-old resident -- including allegedly covering the incident up by moving the woman from the scene and later lying to a Jefferson County grand jury. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:09:03 GMT)

Chartwell Acquires More Canadian Senior Housing
Chartwell Seniors Housing Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns senior housing in both Canada and the United States, has added to its Canadian portfolio with property purchases in Ontario and Quebec. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:12:23 GMT)

Prime Retirement and Aged Care Property Trust Announces Brentwood Acquisition and Settlement (PTN.AX, 00755507, ...
Prime Retirement and Aged Care Property Trust advised that the 598 unit Brentwood retirement village property has been settled and now becomes a significant asset in Prime Trust's portfolio of senior living class property assets. Prime Trust has also designed a strategic and marketing plan which can be implemented immediately to enhance the value of this property located just east of Gosford, NSW. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:03:00 GMT)

Senior center rewarded for programs
The numerous programs and services offered by the Iredell County Senior Center have not gone unnoticed. The center has been recognized for the second time as a Senior Center of Excellence by the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:56:37 GMT)

In senior center death, 4 charged
Four people who worked at a Louisville senior center were charged with felonies after an 86-year-old woman died while in their care. One of the four, Rachael Bowerman, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and wanton abuse or neglect of an adult. The other three face charges related to an alleged attempted cover-up of the incident. Lois Schaefer Bright, a retired teacher with Jefferson ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:06:17 GMT)

Wigan Council pioneers social care & NHS information integration
Wigan Council has become one of the first authorities to take steps to connect social care and health information, having successfully electronically uploaded NHS numbers from the NHS Strategic Tracing Service (NSTS) to its Anite SWIFT back-office social care information system. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:21:01 GMT)

Faith goes green
With a belief that they must speak out for the silent, some people of faith in Tucson are giving a voice to Mother Nature. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:41:24 GMT)

Women with 160 cats to be investigated
A mother and daughter found with 160 cats in their Caledon home are to be visited by health care experts and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) this week and assessed for a condition called Diogenes Syndrome, or senile squalor syndrome (SSS). (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:20:24 GMT)

On the agenda
Asset Protection Workshop - Strategies to Protect Your Nest-Egg. Two sessions: 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Sept. 17, Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive. Taught by Peter Contino, certified financial planner, attorney James Morgan, and Christine Crowley, master long-term care insurance specialist. Free. To register, call 221-6640. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:07:17 GMT)

Health care proposal could affect veterans
WASHINGTON — Concho Valley military retirees who live outside a 40-mile radius of a base could suffer under a Department of Defense push to change military health care insurance, retiree and veterans advocates said. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:37:54 GMT)

Elder-care alert
Here are three case scenarios to illustrate the importance of having a plan in effect for caring for your parents: (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:26:25 GMT)

Woman Complains About Local Nursing Home
A local woman is taking her complaint against a local nursing home to the streets. Ann Jones-Pierre protested her father's treatment today outside the Life Care Center on Highland Park Avenue. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:27:24 GMT)

Campaigning for health care
The days of passively waiting to see patients who suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other ailments are over for some front-line health care providers. In far Western Kentucky, local health department nurses and health educators go to schools, senior centers and community events to preach the virtues of healthy lifestyles. "We are not just in these four walls anymore," said ... (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:06:38 GMT)

Caring for mom and dad
Families should discuss needs, weigh options for long-term care. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:32:02 GMT)

Senior center to celebrate upgrades
D es Moines’ senior residents living on the south side soon will have a reason to feel rejuvenated as the South Side Senior Center celebrates... (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:06:54 GMT)

Lifestyle Expo focus is on senior citizens
AUGUSTA - Senior Spectrum's ninth annual Lifestyle Expo will return to the Augusta Civic Center on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:10:58 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
The following activities are sponsored by and held at the Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center St., Joliet, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to make an appointment, call (815) 723-9713. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:22:59 GMT)

Overweight Toddlers And Those Not In Day Care At Risk For Iron Deficiency
Overweight toddlers and those not enrolled in day care are at high risk for iron deficiency, according to a new study. Based on data from a national survey of 1,641 toddlers, the study found that 20 percent of overweight toddlers were iron-deficient, compared to 8 percent of those at risk for being overweight, and 7 percent of normal-weight toddlers. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:08:57 GMT)

Lauderdale day-care owner: Won't take down Naugle banner until rainbow flags gone
A woman who tied a large banner on the side of her Victoria Park day-care center in a show of support for Mayor Jim Naugle's controversial comments about homosexuality says she has been ordered to take it down. But she's not going to, she told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel late Tuesday afternoon. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:53:42 GMT)

Emeritus closes on nine N.Y. senior facilities
Emeritus Corp. said it's closed on its $88 million deal to buy nine senior living facilities in New York state. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:37:12 GMT)

Foss Home testing new 'Skandia' senior living
After 78 years of providing care a frail elderly population, Foss Home and Village is testing the waters for a new senior living concept called The Skandia. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:13:23 GMT)

Notes
Lightning (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:01:47 GMT)

Emeritus Corporation and Summerville Senior Living Complete Transaction
SEATTLE----Emeritus Corporation , a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to senior citizens, announced that it has completed the transaction with Summerville Senior Living, Inc. . (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:01:00 GMT)

Key: Speech to the Health Care Providers Conferenc
We are all ageing. It is one of life’s certainties, like death and taxes. In government, National intends to do something about taxes, but I’m afraid ageing and death are beyond even the most determined of prime ministers. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:08:58 GMT)

National launches aged care discussion paper
National Party Leader John Key has today launched his party’s aged care discussion document called ‘Choice Not Chance for Older New Zealanders’. “The discussion paper proposes some actions to address concerns in the aged care sector, and National welcomes feedback.” (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:09:08 GMT)

Mother tells of night she saw daughter, 14, stab elder sister to death in living room
A 14-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl stabbed her 16-year-old sister in the back with a carving knife after a fight about a boyfriend, their mother told a court yesterday. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:25:13 GMT)

John Key outlines plan for elderly care
National has outlined a discussion document on care for the elderly. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:34:16 GMT)

Changes in health-care spending give rise to online service
Christopher Parks turned a personal tragedy into a business opportunity and along the way is helping to improve consumers' understanding of medical bills and the costs of health care. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:02:52 GMT)

UAW stance on health care worries workers
A growing belief that the UAW will allow Detroit's automakers to offload health care costs onto the union is elevating anxiety levels among automotive factory workers, with at least one opposing a deal that hasn't been reached yet. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:33:27 GMT)

Survey: 60% Of Primary Care Physicians Would Choose Another Field
Almost two-thirds of primary care physicians would choose another field if they had their careers to do over, a new survey indicates, while more than 50 percent consider themselves "second class citizens" compared to surgical and diagnostic specialists. [click link for full article] (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:14:50 GMT)

Liberals vow $45M for low-income dental care
Ontario's working poor would get basic dental care under a $45 million-a-year program to be promised by the Liberal government, the Toronto Star has learned. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:37:56 GMT)

City senior being treated unfairly, says granddaughter: Granddaughter believes grandmother is victim of discrimination
Chantel Payne believes the health care system is discriminating against her grandmother because she's a senior citizen. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:31:46 GMT)

Villager’s offspring runs to benefit Third World health care on his 50th birthday
THE VILLAGES — The mere mention of their son’s name brings beaming smiles to the faces of Betty and Jim Olson of the Village of Bonnybrook. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:47:24 GMT)

Viewpoint: A reason to be alarmed about health care
I recently received a mailing from the Minnesota Senior Federation, a mailing which, assuming the accuracy of the information it contained, gives us reason for concern, perhaps even alarm, regarding the future of American health care — health care for our aging population especially. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:09:30 GMT)

ProVentive Annnounces Saeed Aminzadeh to Join Senior Staff
BOSTON----ProVentive, a leading provider of intervention management technology for the health care industry, announced today that Saeed Aminzadeh will join ProVentive's Management Team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:01:00 GMT)

New NYC Law Firm Brosius Trask LLP Focused on ''Boomers'' and Elder Care
NEW YORK----Martha J. Brosius and Matthew P. Trask have opened their own law firm in New York City, Brosius Trask LLP, a practice focused on elder law, trust and estates and matters associated with these practices. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:15:00 GMT)

Senior living communities draw crowd for open houses
Terre Haute seniors were on the move Wednesday visiting different senior living communities in the area. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:14:56 GMT)

Should taxpayers support your career choice?
"Don't you think – because of that program – society benefits?" an actor friend of mine asked me recently. She referred to a taxpayer-provided health care program that she "turned to" during one of the many "down periods" during her career. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:16:36 GMT)

Senior Fair to offer screenings, programs
This year's annual Kane County Senior Resources group Senior Fair, sponsored by Provena Mercy Center and Law Elder Law, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at The Fox Valley Park District Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:28:47 GMT)

Daughter pleads guilty to neglect
Charges are reduced in the trial over a 79-year-old's death. Also, a study says elder-abuse reports are up. A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty this week to neglecting her elderly father. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:17:48 GMT)

Convergys appoints country manager for India customer care operations
New Delhi, Sept.6 (ANI/Business Wire India): Convergys Corporation, a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, today announced the appointment of Sukant Srivastava as Managing Director and Country Manager for its customer care operations in India. In this position, Srivastava would oversee the operations of Convergys' eight contact centers and nearly ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:01:11 GMT)

Cost of health care benefits seen rising 6.7% in 2008
The cost of health care benefits will rise 6.7 percent in 2008, the most since 2004, and employers plan to shift more of the cost to workers, a survey has found. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:52:58 GMT)

Convergys appoints country manager for India customer care operations
New Delhi, Sept.6: Convergys Corporation, a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, today announced the appointment of Sukant Srivastava as Managing Director and Country Manager for its customer care operations in India. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:05:24 GMT)

Kal Mistry, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care(R) Sr. Vice President, Receives Excellence in Human Resources Award
MIAMI----Kalpana "Kal" Mistry, senior vice president of Human Resources for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care®, has been honored with the Excellence in Human Resources Award from the South Florida Business Journal. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:19:00 GMT)

Opening Statement By Richard Bachmann - Hearing on Health Care of NASA Astronaut Corps
Opening Statement By Richard Bachmann - Hearing on Health Care of NASA Astronaut Corps - SpaceRef (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:25:26 GMT)

Two Women Pleaded Guilty to Elder Abuse in Fresno
The two women accused in an elderly abuse case in Fresno County have both pleaded guilty to charges. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:38:14 GMT)

Health Care Center Closing
An area senior care center will close its doors soon. USA Healthcare Center in Mason City announced that it will shut down within a month. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:03:32 GMT)

Hunterdon, Somerset medical centers noted for top care in treating patients for heart failure, pneumonia.
Central Jersey hospitals earned high marks for meeting industry standards in a report released Thursday by the state Department of Health and Senior Services. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:07:53 GMT)

Inadequate nursing home staffing a big problem
I’m a baby boomer concerned about elder health care. According to Consumer Reports 2006 article, “Rules do require homes to have eight hours of registered nursing and 24 hours of licensed nursing coverage per day. But the standard applies to all nursing homes no matter how many residents they have. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:15:48 GMT)

Health care reforms may have to wait
It could be 2009 before the Legislature acts on recommendations to overhaul its health care policies, a series of Western Slope lawmakers said Thursday. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:17:54 GMT)

With Grandparents Day and National Assisted Living Week Approaching, Book Offers Advice
Grandparents Day is this Sunday. How are your grandparents being cared for? If you are among those struggling to care for their grandparents or struggling with their caregivers, you are not alone. Grandparents Day and National Assisted Living Week are good prompts to get the public thinking about how it can better prepare and train itself to care for its elders. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

US Army's strategy in Afghanistan: better anthropology
Evidence of how far the US Army's counterinsurgency strategy has evolved can be found in the work of a uniformed anthropologist toting a gun in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Part of a Human Terrain Team (HHT) – the first ever deployed – she speaks to hundreds of Afghan men and women to learn how they think and what they need. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT)

Hospitals improving on overall patient care
New Jersey's hospitals overall are improving in providing quality care, but some are lagging in using proper care to prevent surgical infections, according to the state's Hospital Performance Report released Thursday. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:38:20 GMT)

Convergys Appoints Sukant Srivastava Country Manager for its Customer Care Operations in India
Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announces the appointment of Sukant Srivastava as Managing Director and Country Manager for Convergys' customer care operations in India, effective immediately. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:17:32 GMT)

SENIOR CENTER BULLETIN Trip to the Animal Arc Sept. 12
We hope you all had a pleasant Labor Day and were able to see the Cantaloupe Festival. Coleen Gilley, who takes such wonderful care of our roses, entered some in the Country Fair and we took "Best of Show"! Our rose garden is so lovely and we also won three first place ribbons, one second place and two third place. We are thrilled and everyone has Coleen to thank for her careful and loving care ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:05:10 GMT)

Senior car care event is Saturday
The annual free car care check-up for senior citizens will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mid-State Technical College, 500 32nd St. N. Area auto mechanics and MSTC auto mechanic students will be available to check fluid levels, belts, hoses, cooling systems, batteries, wiper blades, tires, emergency flashers and lights. Refreshments will be provided by Grand Rapids Lions Club. Services ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:15:35 GMT)

Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton Discusses Health Care Issues In Speech At Conference Sponsored By Senior Group
Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday during a speech at a conference in Washington, D.C., said that U.S. seniors are "not invisible" to her and that as president she would seek to reduce long-term care costs, CQ HealthBeat reports. [click link for full article] (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:12:41 GMT)

Jalan's Health & Diabetes Care Centre opens its second centre in Pune
Pune based leading healthcare provider Jalan's Health and Diabetes Care Centre, specialized in holistic homeopathic and ayurvedic treatment for chronic diseases has recently opened its second centre in Pune at Bundgarden road, with the initial investment of Rs one crore. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:42:09 GMT)

A drought in psychiatric care for Cameron County saw its first drops of relief this month with the opening of Valley ...
A drought in psychiatric care for Cameron County saw its first drops of relief this month with the opening of Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville’s East Campus. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:19:02 GMT)

Agencies 'failing on carer theft'
Almost 25% of care agencies fail to protect disabled and elderly people from thefts by carers, the BBC finds. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:10:22 GMT)

Senior events
MONDAY CHATHAM: Senior Dining, noon, Township Hall, call 439-5360. GRAND MARAIS: Senior Dining, noon, Senior Center, call 494- 27... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:09:23 GMT)

Petersen Health Care to observe Assisted Living Week
PEORIA — In honor of National Assisted Living Week, September 9-15, Petersen Health Care has events scheduled at several of its area assisted living communities. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:22:17 GMT)

Sage Center: Letting people 'age wise, age well'
Imagine you’re an older person trying to stay socially active, raise grandchildren, or deal with a spouse’s illness. Or you’re a younger person trying to take care of aging parents or grandparents. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:38:21 GMT)

Hartlage takes the helm at Florida Senior Center
FLORIDA — Donna Hartlage's tenure as director of the Florida Senior Center officially began Friday afternoon, but she's already dedicated numerous hours to planning new program. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:15:22 GMT)

Boulder County's 2nd West Nile fatality of 2007 was tennis ump
The second Boulder County resident to die of complications from West Nile Virus this year has been identified by family members as Ned Cooney, a longtime tennis umpire, University of Colorado lecturer and Boulder resident. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:04:14 GMT)

Jury to decide whether Oregon killer could ever be paroled
SALEM, Ore. -- A jury will begin deciding Monday whether parole should be a possibility for a man convicted of raping and killing a woman in her Salem elder care home 16 years ago. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:52:27 GMT)

Durbin talks about Iraq war at senior center in Edwardsville
Iraq was on the minds of many seniors when U.S. Senator Dick Durbin stopped by the Edwardsville Senior Services Center Inc. recently for a continental breakfast. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:41:25 GMT)

U.S. Residents Often Ignore Problems With Government-Run Health Care Systems
The "biggest of the big lies in the health care hype is that a lack of insurance means a lack of medical care," and the "second-biggest lie is that health care and medical care are the same thing," Thomas Sowell, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, writes in a Baltimore Sun opinion piece. [click link for full article] (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:12:30 GMT)

Useful Related Links
health-news.co.uk is dedicated to bringing you the best resources for topics such as Health Benefit , Senior's Health and Health Care Info . health-news.co.uk is also part of the Useful Resources network Please Bookmark this site. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:11:42 GMT)

senior scene
MS. SENIOR SWEETHEART PAGEANT OF AMERICA/INTERNATIONAL: Contestants must be 58 or older, be judged in talent, interviews, evening gown presentation, entertain at nursing homes, be treated to luncheons, dinners by local dignitaries. Pageant dates Oct. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:16:58 GMT)

Live Oak neighborhood could lose free health clinic
LIVE OAK — For the past 12 years, a group of doctors and community members has quietly provided free medical care for uninsured workers and families inside a tiny room at the Elena Baskin Senior Center. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:38:16 GMT)

Care2Learn: An Approved Online Provider for California Certified Nurse Assistants
Care2Learn was approved by the Department of Health Services, Aide and Technician Section (ATCS) NAC # 7004 in June 2007. This allows current Care2Learn clients in California in over 70 elder care locations plus future facilities the opportunity to offer Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) online continuing education and training (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Greeley senior news
Visit the Diabetic Product Display from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the senior center lobby. People who are on Medicare, have diabetes and qualify can receive these products at no cost. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:12:27 GMT)

Appalachian State routs Lenoir-Rhyne, 48-7, after Michigan win
BOONE, N.C. -- Jerry Moore looked up and saw every seat filled. The grassy bank was full of fans, too, and it seemed as though every other Appalachian State fan was wearing a T-shirt with a saying that celebrated the monumental upset of Michigan a week earlier. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:20:21 GMT)

Scientifically speaking, 9/9
(Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:46:25 GMT)

Study Finds Primary Care Depression Treatment Often Does Not Follow Quality Guidelines
Most patients with depression who are treated by primary care physicians do not receive care consistent with quality standards, according to a new RAND Corporation study. [click link for full article] (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:12:31 GMT)

Letter Surfaces in Fight Over Mrs. Astor’s Will
A letter written by Brooke Astor’s only son, Anthony D. Marshall, in 2000 expressed serious concerns about his mother’s mental state. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:24:38 GMT)

Elder Care: Zoo learns to deal with aging animals
ASHEBORO (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:31:05 GMT)

More elderly to need care
The state will be struggling to meet the needs of its rapidly growing elderly population, according to a recent legislative report. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:41:31 GMT)

Modean Filer
Modean Filer, 83, of Marble Hill, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Elder Care of Marble Hill. She was born April 10, 1924, in Burfordville, Mo., the daughter of Burette and Barbara Bollinger... (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:11:21 GMT)

Wilma Rose Mucha
LORAIN -- Wilma Rose ''Lala'' Mucha (nee Stawicki), 90, of Lorain, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, while under the care of New Life Hospice at the Senior Homecare by Angels home in Lorain. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:51:35 GMT)

U M Study Indicates Frail Elders Vulnerable To Mental Health Problems
Meals and personal care services are often brought to frail elders living at home, but a University of Michigan researcher says mental health care should be delivered, too.In a study published in the August issue of The Gerontologist, researcher Lydia Li examined the mental health status of elders who remain in their homes in Michigan. [click link for full article] (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:13:51 GMT)

Home Choice officials to talk about services offered
Representatives of Home Choice Senior Care will offer a free, informational overview of its services at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Walden Place Retirement Residence, 2423 Walden Road. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:29:27 GMT)

Hospitals again criticized for lack of charity care
Slight increase in free care still not enough to satisfy critics (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:14:20 GMT)

Seniors living the good life in the Mods
Every morning, when Chris Acetta, A&S '08, rises from his extra-long twin bed, back on campus and finally living in a Mod, there is only one thing on his mind. "I love being able to walk out my back sliding door in my boxers in the morning," he says, "and not have a care in the world." (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:56:07 GMT)

Military update: New agency eyed to oversee medical training, research
A Department of Defense plan to put the Army in charge of all military medical training and research could be pulled soon, in favor of establishing a Defense Health Agency to handle those responsibilities and more, senior officials told the DoD Task Force on the Future of Military Health Care. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:54:11 GMT)

Adult day care
PATIENTS at Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus Adult Day Health Program have been attending art classes for years. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:34:29 GMT)

A Place for Mom, Nation's Largest Senior Care Referral Service, Receives Inc. 5000 Award
A Place for Mom, the nation's largest referral service of senior care options, announced today that the company has been recognized again as one of the nation's fastest growing private companies. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Finding Humor in Long-Term Care
With the announcement of his "Assisted Laughing Tour," Drew Velting is kicking-off another series of stand-up comedy shows for senior audiences. The Long Island comedian plans to celebrate National Assisted Living Week by performing at five different elder care facilities in the New York area. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:15:00 GMT)

Questions about finance: Get answers at Wilton's Senior Community Day
Wilton Senior Community Day is getting closer, and excitement’s in the air. For adults 55 and older, and their families, the main attraction is education and information leading to healthier and happier lifestyles. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:09:13 GMT)

HELP is just a phone call away
When the Box Elder Fire was sizzling through the woods northwest of Rapid City six weeks ago, calls were coming hot and heavy to the 211 HELP!Line center across the state in Sioux Falls. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:20 GMT)

County still researching assisted-living center idea
The Columbia County Health Care Committee is continuing to research a proposal for a county-run assisted-living center."It's certainly something we're going to continue to pursue," said John Tramburg, a County Board supervisor and member of the Health Care Center Committee.The committee last year contacted PDC Midwest, of Heartland, to develop a plan for a center, Columbia Health Care Center ... (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Winning on mat 'takes care of the pain'
Wrestler Jordan Larson has a simple creed when it comes to dealing with injuries. "Pain is temporary," says the Washington High senior. "Pride lasts forever." (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:01:20 GMT)

Judge to decide where boy, 5, is to live
On June 6, 5-year-old Steven Brasovankin left his grandparents' home in Northeast Philadelphia to attend school, only to be removed by city social workers, who put him in foster care. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:31:40 GMT)

Man gets 15 years in prison for running meth lab in care home
PITTSBURGH - One of two brothers accused of running a methamphetamine lab in a personal care home was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:07:10 GMT)

The care of elders
Older adults who need little or no help getting by from day to day are at one end of a spectrum of care. People who need help as they die are at the other. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:46:59 GMT)

Health care session called
Gov. hopes to revive interest in plan for universal care. SACRAMENTO - With his universal health care proposal stalled in the Legislature, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Monday he will call a special session of lawmakers to craft a framework for statewide reform. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:56:42 GMT)

Four Courts Senior Center to be sold
The Jewish Hospital organization decided to sell Four Courts because operating a long-term care facility isn't part of its core business of providing acute care at hospitals and other medical centers. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:26:40 GMT)

Senior Citizen's cell falls short of expectations
The claims of Panchkula police to provide security and care to the senior citizens by opening the Senior Citizens' Cell in Sector 15, Panchkula, have failed the test, as the officials of the cell find no time to visit the houses of senior citizens due to different duties assigned to them. Not only this, the entry registers have also been badly maintained by the officials, who were appointed to ... (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:44:10 GMT)

Day-care provider who drugged babies gets year in jail
A former Lely Estates day-care provider who drugged babies was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail on child abuse and tampering charges for concocting a pink milk “drug cocktail” to make babies sleep — and pouring some evidence down the drain. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:04:51 GMT)

Senior Briefs: Sept. 12, 2007
PLATTSBURGH -- A support group for all unpaid caregivers will be held on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way, 45 Tom Miller Road. As in the past, these groups are open to anyone providing unpaid care to an aging family member or friend. No appointment is necessary. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:10:27 GMT)

Change in zoning would allow Liberty Twp. day care
HAMILTON — Butler County Planning Commission on Tuesday gave its blessing to zoning changes that would allow for construction of a proposed day care center in Liberty Twp. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:27:39 GMT)

Senior caregiver support groups offered
Senior Access, which has provided day health-care services for seniors and older adults with chronic health-care needs since 1973, will provide two caregiver (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:10:25 GMT)

New York Safety Net Releases New Information for Elder Care and Crisis Pregnancies in New York City
New York Safety Net (http://www.nysafetynet.com), a website of resources for working families in New York City, has conducted new audio interviews with key experts in the fields of elder care and crisis pregnancies. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

CONTRACT TALKS | FINAL DAYS: Automakers, union yet to agree on health care
With less than 72 hours to go before the national contract between the UAW and the Detroit automakers expires, those close to the talks say the parties have made progress but still have substantial financial issues to negotiate, not the least of which is whether the union will agree to take management responsibility for future retiree health care costs. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:05:21 GMT)

Child-care center earns top rating
Eastern Kentucky University's Burrier Child Development Center has earned the highest possible rating from the Kentucky Department of Education's Stars for Kids Now program. The Burrier Center, which offers half-day programs for 3-year-olds, is one of 10 child-care programs in the state to earn a four-star distinction. The center, in the basement of EKU's Burrier Building, was also among the ... (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:19:41 GMT)

Gas leak at Southbury day care
Southbury firefighters are on the scene of a possible gas leak at a day care center at 800 Main St. South. The building has been evacuated. The Southbury Ambulance Association responded after a woman complained of being faint. Officials describe as a leak of refrigerant gas through the ventilation system. The evacuees include children, including some infants, who attend the Little People of ... (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:55:56 GMT)

Elder care residence proposed on Ward Road
NORTH TONAWANDA — The administrators of a Lockport assisted-living facility are looking to build a new elder care residence on Ward Road. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:22:37 GMT)

DAVIS LIFE CARE PURCHASES PB NURSING HOME, BROADENS FOCUS
Davis Life Care, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, has purchased Pine Bluff Nursing Home in a transaction that officials believe could offer area senior citizens and those who need additional care with new options. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:35:08 GMT)

Dan Hoemke Named HealthEquity Senior Vice President of Sales
AMERICAN FORK, Utah----HealthEquity CEO Dr. Stephen Neeleman today announced the appointment of Dan Hoemke as Senior Vice President of Sales for the company, a leading innovator in personal health care financial services. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:07:00 GMT)