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Pit bull bucks stereotype as therapy dog at Minnesota senior home
BAYPORT, Minn. -- It took a few minutes for Herb Isakson, 81, to smile as he sat in the hobby room at Croixdale with about a dozen other senior citizens last week (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:13:10 GMT)

Pit bull bucks stereotype as therapy dog at Bayport senior home
BAYPORT, Minn. — It took a few minutes for Herb Isakson, 81, to smile as he sat in the hobby room at Croixdale with about a dozen other senior citizens last week. But his face split into a huge grin when Ruby crawled into his lap and snuggled in. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:35:15 GMT)

Teen says shooting was accidental
A Chittenden County judge quadrupled bail for Daniel Lavilette, the suspect in Friday's shooting of girlfriend Holly Ploof, after the defendant's father testified about the 16-year-old's history of illegal gun possession and threatening Internet postings. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:20:17 GMT)

A New Tool to Address the Needs of Our Aging Population
(ARA) - Americans are aging. According to U.S. Census Bureau, more than 35 million of our nation's citizens are now over the age of 65. That number is projected to soar to 80 million by 2040; and with age will likely come the need for assistance. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:08:06 GMT)

Primary Care Among His Primary Concerns
East Lyme — For 30 years, Dr. Robert Linden has been taking care of his friends and neighbors from offices in a modest, gray ranch (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:18:46 GMT)

When a Loved One Ages, There Are Options
(ARA) - As family members age, there might come a time when they need a little extra help. However, most people have negative associations with nursing homes and assisted living facilities and would prefer to live in the place they know best ... their home. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:38:47 GMT)

A day in our world
In the wee, cold, drizzly hours on Wednesday, Dec. 12, unemployed workers gather at the Fort Worth Day Labor center to wait, and hope, for odd jobs. Around lunchtime in Southlake, a woman is Christmas shopping at Southlake Town Square and trying to stay out of the persistent drizzle. Thousands at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are embarking on various flights out of the Metroplex. And a couple in ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:05:10 GMT)

Browns can solidify playoff position
AP Football Writer No one would ever confuse Romeo Crennel with Jim Mora the elder, the combustible former coach of the Saints and Colts. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:03:24 GMT)

Senior citizens enjoy festive luncheon
The Knights of Columbus Hall on 14th Street was festively decorated in Christmas colors of red and green Wednesday and the place was packed with senior citizens and special needs adults enjoying a luncheon and dance. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:07:41 GMT)

Senior Party official visits veterans, the needy at Jiangxi revolutionary base
Li Yuanchao, senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visited veterans, elite Party members and needy people in Jinggangshan, the Party's first revolutionary base. Li, the head of the Organization De ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:11:49 GMT)

Democrats: More Than Health Care
A look at the policies of Senators Clinton and Obama, reveals that the candidates have actually laid out two competing economic philosophies. The fight over health insurance is just one part of their disagreement. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:35:20 GMT)

Volunteers Opportunities this week
The Governor's Commission on Community Service is launching a statewide promotion to encourage organizations, students, businesses, corporations, civic groups and all Colorado residents. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:19:33 GMT)

Fisher Vista, LLC Reports Fifth Year of Record Revenue for HRmarketer.com
Marketing and media services company planning major site improvements and expansion into senior care in 2008 (PRWeb Jan 2, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/ (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:25:38 GMT)

9-to-5 News
News about businesses and businesspeople. Brad D. Cannon, CSA, of Home Instead Senior Care recently completed a comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisers and earned the designation of certified senior adviser. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:18:22 GMT)

Clinton vs. Obama: 2 approaches to policy
Hillary Clinton is offering policies that are narrowly tailored with specific goals, while Barack Obama opts for simpler approaches. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:31:40 GMT)

Spearmon Looking to Father for Inspiration in 2008
2 January 2008 - Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA - There is only one comparison that matters to Wallace Spearmon Jr. when it comes to his father Wallace Spearmon Sr. "Everything he did, I want to do better and I want to do what he didn't do." (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:25:02 GMT)

Health care: St. Catherine's opens sleep disorders center
For those who can't seem to get a decent night's sleep, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown hopes to offer a solution. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:27:38 GMT)

Thailand mourns the passing of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana
HRH the Princess Mother is flanked by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:18:15 GMT)

December 2007
Jeffrey R. Bovee, 56, of Watertown, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at St. Rita Church, S. 60th and West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis. Private interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:26:52 GMT)

Singapore leaders send condolences to Thai leaders
SINGAPORE : Singapore’s leaders have sent their condolences to Thailand’s leaders following the death of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:44:15 GMT)

Samarion(SM) Selects the Guardian House as First ...
Healthcare Technology Firm Brings Unprecedented Solution to Nursing Homes LAKE CHARLES, La., Dec. 4 / -- Samarion Inc., the long-term care industry's technology partner, selected The Guardian House Total Alzheimer's Facility as its first outcome-based study site for the SamarionSolution(SM), the nursing home industry's only Enterprise Quality Improvement System. The Guardian House is a 60-bed ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:48:54 GMT)

More News
Take, for example, Paxson Barker of Baltimore. Barker, a registered nurse for 35 years, had to shift to a desk job after she contracted adult onset asthma. She became ill after working more than 10 years in a cardiac clinic in Houston. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:52:30 GMT)

Continuing-care retirement communities
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you give me some information on senior housing offering all levels of care, from independent living to nursing home care? My husband and I are both in our 70s and are looking to downsize from our current home, but we want our next move to be our last. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:56:32 GMT)

More companies help provide care for employees' families
Evett Kornegay-Washington was facing a dilemma familiar to many working parents. The school that her 6-year-old daughter, Morgan, attends was closed for the holidays. Kornegay-Washington must work. Her options are limited. "My parents are deceased. We don't have any family here," she said. Taking that much time off from her job in staffing would be hard. But this year, Kornegay-Washington has ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:10:58 GMT)

Study: Gay Seniors Rely on Friends While Ill
More than two thirds of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults say they have provided care to one or more people in the past five years, according to a study published in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:41:57 GMT)

Care packages bring comforts of home to troops overseas
Three years ago this month the women of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 113, in an effort to show support for soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, shipped four care packages to four different troops. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:37:22 GMT)

Senior spelling bee study guides available
Study guides are now available for the Senior Citizens Spelling Bee to be held at 2 p.m. March 13 at the Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging, 1012 North 38th St. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:58:30 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Computer classes, five hours of one-on-one instruction for $15, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January and February, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Reservations, 316-263-3703. Intermediate line dancing, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays today through March 6, Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. Ninth St. Must know the basics. Cost $23.50. Reservations, 316-942-2293. Beginning Computer, 1 to 3 ... (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:12:07 GMT)

Lack of trauma care puts rural Kentuckians at risk
Kentucky has three designated trauma centers among its 126 hospitals, a condition doctors say puts patients at risk, particularly in rural areas. The University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky and their associated hospitals are the only Level 1 trauma centers in the state. They provide round-the-clock trauma care, specialists and anesthesiologists, education and research. The state has ... (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:08:07 GMT)

Mom: High school senior taught class, principal targeted my son
Administrators put a high school senior in charge of teaching a class at a naval-themed Baltimore high school, where the principal recently resigned and an assistant principal took administrative leave. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:15:27 GMT)

Local woman gets probation in elder-abuse case
PLATTSBURGH -- Sherry Demarais will be kicking off the new year by serving probation and doing community service for abuse of a woman with mild dementia. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:09:41 GMT)

BusinessBrief Friendship Senior Options picks developer for Tallgrass
Friendship Senior Options , a locally managed, not-for-profit organization that oversees Tallgrass at Mill Creek retirement living community in Geneva, has a new developer. Greystone Communities Inc. will partner with Friendship to broadenTallgrass' appeal with more attractive pricing, enhanced health care coverage and new floor plans. Greystone is recognized for developing retirement ... (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:34:12 GMT)

Offering legal service to the gay community
Up until two months ago, Capell Vishnick Llp, a Lake Success law firm, focused on areas including estates, elder law, real estate, taxation, matrimonial and family law. Then, spearheaded by partner Joseph Milizio, the firm began offering legal counsel and representation on issues with specific relevance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:12:49 GMT)

CareGuide Names Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.----CareGuide, Inc. , a total population health management company, today announced that Daniel M. Galdenzi joined the Company on December 31, 2007, as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, reporting to Thomas L. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Henry Schein Names New Executive
Henry Schein Inc., a health care products and services distributor, said Thursday the company promoted Medical Group President Michael Racioppi to senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, a newly created position. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:42:54 GMT)

Woman Sentenced for Elder Abuse
A Plattsburgh woman has avoided jail time for abusing an elderly woman in her care. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:20:35 GMT)

Democrats: More Than Health Care
A look at the policies of Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama reveals that the candidates have actually laid out two competing economic philosophies. The fight over health insurance is just one part of their disagreement. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:38:58 GMT)

New Czech health care fees to be assessed in six months -ministry
Prague- The fees introduced in Czech health care as of January as part of the government reform will not be assessed sooner than after six months and only then any changes may be agreed on, Health Ministry spokesman Tomas Cikrt told CTK today. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:36:56 GMT)

City calls on agency to support senior center
Pacific officials continue to press the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging to provide full services to the Tri-County Community Senior Citizen Center. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:11:29 GMT)

LATEST HEADLINES
More than two thirds of older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults say they have provided care to one or more people in the past five years, according to a study published in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:44:13 GMT)

Home Health Care Provider Waits Patiently For Boomers To Age
Amedisys' emerging market is one of the nation's biggest and most mature. Just don't call it old. Silver, perhaps, or senior, but not old. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:42:33 GMT)

Sen. Johnson Backs Affordable Health Care
Sen. Johnson Backs Affordable Health Care at a Round Table Discussion in Sioux Falls. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:47:37 GMT)

More services needed to deal with elder abuse, consultation session told
CORNER BROOK — In looking for advice and input on a proposed model to deal with elder abuse in the province, Elizabeth Siegel received just about all she could ask for Thursday. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:32:32 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. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:50:59 GMT)

Fees not to bring better health care - Czech shadow minister
Prague- The fees introduced in Czech health care as of January as part of the government reform will cost people 10-12 billion crowns annually but will not bring any improvement in health care, shadow health minister David Rath (Social Democrats, CSSD), said at a press conference today. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:51:36 GMT)

Volunteers wanted to help grow the Senior Center
Sherri Napier, the new Fayetteville Senior Center director, has growth on her mind. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:39:39 GMT)

Leaving foster care like `falling off a cliff'
In southern Sarasota, nearly one in four former foster kids are homeless. In St. Augustine, fewer than one in 10 foster children age 17 are performing at grade level. And in Miami, Tampa and Daytona Beach, fewer than one in four 17-year-old foster kids passed Florida's high-stakes standardized assessment test. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:59:57 GMT)

Leaving foster care like `falling off a cliff'
In southern Sarasota, nearly one in four former foster kids are homeless. In St. Augustine, fewer than one in ten foster children aged 17 are performing at grade level. And in Miami, Tampa and Daytona Beach, fewer than one in four 17-year-old foster kids passed Florida's high-stakes standardized assessment test. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:00:34 GMT)

Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners and Promotes 16 Attorneys to Counsel and Senior Counsel Positions
Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce it has elected seven attorneys to the firm's partnership effective January 1, 2008. It has also promoted two counsel to the position of senior counsel and 14 associates to the position of counsel. The new partners and counsel have been promoted from within the ranks of the firm's Washington, D.C., Brussels, and Irvine, CA. offices. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:33:08 GMT)

Ministries wrangle, trauma care number misses deadline
The All-India Trauma Care Number, which was to be unravelled by the end of 2007... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:46:19 GMT)

Hospice to hold senior forum
Hospice of the Valley sponsors a free senior forum Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Sagebrush Ballroom at Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:17:52 GMT)

U.S. Cellular Donates To Senior Assistance Program
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- The People's Regional Opportunity Program received a big donation from U.S. Cellular Friday. The company gave more than $23,000 to be used for PROP's Senior Companion Program. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:53:29 GMT)

Research continuing-care communities
Dear Savvy Senior: (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:23:21 GMT)

'What happened is a nightmare'
An attack on an elderly patient highlights an alarming rise in physical violence in hospitals and health-care centres across the country (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:34:46 GMT)

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
* Our Place, Clarke, and Our Place, Warren, respite care centers for individuals with early stages of Alzheimer’s, need volunteers to assist with crafts and other activities. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:03:21 GMT)

Expo for seniors Wed. at Clements Center
Senior citizens can find information on adult services, assistance and health care needs at the 2008 Senior Expo at the William M. Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:12:09 GMT)

Foster kids ill-prepared for adulthood
A new survey suggests Florida has done a poor job of equipping foster children for life out of care. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:15:07 GMT)

Centra merging child cares
A longtime child care program at Lynchburg General Hospital is merging with a similar program at Virginia Baptist and the combined result will come under new management. "The good news is that Centra will continue to support on-site child care," said Glenn McGrath, vice president of human resources. The freestanding Florence Stone Child Development Center at Lynchburg General was founded in ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:15:30 GMT)

Senior calendar
A program of exercises, crafts, entertainment and education combines with meals served at the Ottawa County Senior Citizens Center and nutrition sites to form the county senior citizens activities program. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.50 for those 60 and older; $5 for those under 60. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:40:28 GMT)

Geriatric care manager helps coordinate services
The baby boomer cohort officially came into being on Jan. 1, 1946, so this group has been influencing what happens in our society for the last 61 years. As the baby boomers now approach their senior years, new occupations are developing in the field of gerontology to help seniors meet their needs. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:21:32 GMT)

Foster kids ill-prepared for adulthood
A new survey suggests Florida has done a poor job of equipping foster children for life out of care. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:42:53 GMT)

Big Ten basketball: Badgers take care of Iowa
MADISON Behind 22 points and seven rebounds from senior Brian Butch the Wisconsin mens basketball team took care of Big Ten Conference opponent Iowa 64-51 Saturday at the Kohl Center. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:15:17 GMT)

Senior schedule
Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center 119 Spaulding Ave., is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed holidays. Esther Mitchell, recreation program director. Call 684-6310, Ext. 311. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:51:25 GMT)

Geoffrey M. Lewis, 17; was MGRHS senior
LANESBOROUGH — Geoffrey Michael Lewis, 17, of 80 Greylock Estates died Thursday. Born in Boise, Idaho, on June 2, 1990, son of Linda Persons Lewis and the late Jerry D. Lewis, he attended local schools and was a senior at Mount Greylock Regional High School, where he was an honor student. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:22:53 GMT)

Day care a dilemma for workers
1/83/8 RALEIGH, N.C. | Evett Kornegay-Washington was facing a dilemma familiar to many working parents. The school that her 6-year-old daughter, Morgan, attends was closed for the holidays. Kornegay-Washington must work. Her options were limited. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:26:25 GMT)

Best Bets for Sunday January 6
Today’s Farmers MarketS Nipomo — 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of Mission Community Bank at 671 W. Tefft St. 929-3081. More today Elder Bill’s Outdoor Events: Dana Adobe. 9:30 a.m. Tour of the grounds and creek. Dogs and kids ok. Call 929-3647 or e-mail bdenneen@kcbx.net. Adventures With Nature. 772-2694 or www.morrobaymuseum.org. Rain or bad weather cancels outdoor activities. • Dune ... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:42:21 GMT)

Senior scene
A full list of senior center and council on aging activities will be published the first Sunday of each month, and a condensed version will be published the remaining Sundays. All overnight trips will be published throughout the month. Listings for trip... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:18:36 GMT)

Caregivers have to cut themselves slack
I have heard it said that 70 percent of caregivers who care for a spouse or loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease die before their... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:38:26 GMT)

Catoctin senior honors loved ones by starting cancer benefit walk
As an underclassman, Catoctin High School senior Sarah Topper got on and off the school bus in front of her grandparents' house, spending time helping around the house as her grandmother, often worn out from her chemotherapy treatments, battled colon cancer. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:14:24 GMT)

Home Caregivers Accreditation of America becomes Shield Accreditation - Senior Home Care
Home Caregivers Accreditation of America, LLC (HCAOA), the only non-medical senior home care accreditation in United States has become Shield Accreditation. Dedicated to offering the safest and most professional home care agencies to American seniors, the firm confirms that care companies have the following insurances: general liability insurance, worker's compensation, a dishonesty bond and a ... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:10:41 GMT)

Awards & Achievers
John E. Wanamaker, partner in charge of BKD, LLP's Springfield office, announces the promotion of Rikki N. Holmes to senior consultant. Holmes graduated in 1997 from Missouri State University, Springfield, with a B.S. degree in accounting. She is a member of BKD Health Care Group and provides an array of services to clients in the long-term care industry. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:10:30 GMT)

Parents may wish to consult Elder Care attorney
Question: My parents have a home which they own; my dad is 74 and my mom is 63. They would like to transfer the deed of the house to me; I am 26. I have outstanding college loans in the amount of $40,000 or more and am currently back in school. What should I do? I did some reading, and this is all I know right now: (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:43:22 GMT)

New Hampshire's crucial election role
In the vote Tuesday, the little New England state is likely to once again play a serious, important role in the choice of the U.S. president. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:23:14 GMT)

Adult day care to open in Johnson
Washington County is about to get its first adult day-care center. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:23:17 GMT)

NTUC Eldercare plans to build 10 more day—care centres
SINGAPORE: NTUC Eldercare plans to build ten more day—care centres within the next five years. But it is closely monitoring demand as they still have vacancies in their four existing centres. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:47:24 GMT)

Iowa Caucus Results Put Pressure on Black Leaders for Endorsements
The Democratic campaigns are now scrambling to win over uncommitted black leaders, shore up allegiances and fend off the possibility of defections. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:06:34 GMT)

Home care for seniors has new urgency
A wave of retiring boomers will soon swamp home health care providers unless businesses and policymakers plan for it. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:08:11 GMT)

'Caregiver' sites launch as boomers seek help with elders
Websites focused on caregivers -- from nannies to those taking care of elderly parents -- burst on the scene in the late 1990s, then fizzled out quickly among the many dot-coms with faulty business plans. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:08:00 GMT)

Job vacancy: Health and Social Care Team Managers
(Ref: 043159/HC/5508) East Surrey has joined together community services across Health & Social Care to provide first class seamless care. We need to appoint a skilled and enterprising team manager to work across the community and East Surrey Hospital sites. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:13:14 GMT)

John R. Hankins, 83
Dr. John R. Hankins, a surgeon and Army veteran who spent much of his career performing and teaching surgery in Iran and Afghanistan, died Tuesday at Oak Crest Village Care Center in Parkville of a stroke. He was 83. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:47:39 GMT)

Developer seeks aid to convert former church to senior housing
A local developer will request financial assistance from City Council this week to convert St. Peters Lutheran Church into senior apartments. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:30:45 GMT)

Fewer geriatricians confront a growing need
Millions of baby boomers are heading toward their senior years, but fewer doctors are specializing in geriatric care. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:02:11 GMT)

Care Investment Trust Inc. Forms Joint Venture With Senior Management Concepts, LLC to Acquire $61.0 Million Portfolio ...
Care Investment Trust Inc. , today announced that it has formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Senior Management Concepts, LLC to acquire four independent and assisted living facilities located in Utah. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

4HomeMedia (4HM) Launches Broadband Home Health Service
LAS VEGAS----4HM unveiled its home health solution, a for-fee monthly service enabling independent living for seniors via remote monitoring from their care-givers. This innovative solution consists of ControlPointTM software running in a Home HealthPoint gateway with various sensors in the home and a multi-party portal user-interface generated from the backend hosted Portal Server. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:01:00 GMT)

PetSmart Promotes Jaye Perricone to Senior Vice President of Real Estate
PetSmart, Inc., has promoted Jaye Perricone to senior vice president, Real Estate, reporting to Phil Francis, chairman and chief executive officer. Perricone will lead the full spectrum of PetSmart's Real Estate activities including Real Estate Site Selection, Construction, Lease Administration, Business Services, Procurement Services, Fixtures and Equipment, and Facilities Management. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

Samarion Selects Aruba Networks to Deliver Secure Mobility Solutions for Skilled Nursing ...
Next Generation Network Provides Reliable Status Messaging to Staff and Automatic Back-up of Existing Wired LANs JACKSON, Miss. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., December 19, 2007 - Samarion, a privately-held healthcare technology corporation dedicated to improving the quality of elder care, has selected Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in user-centric networks and secure mobility ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:50:02 GMT)

Health Care Exec's Sentence Reconsidered
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals to take another look at its decision to impose a three-year home-confinement term on a former health care executive convicted of fraud. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:13:28 GMT)

Make a will before it's too late
You'd never want to compound your loved ones' misery should you become seriously ill or die, but that's exactly what might happen if you haven't adequately planned for your future care and the distribution of your possessions. Fewer than half of Americans have drafted a will, and fewer still possess a living will or durable powers of attorney for health care and finances. Do you think you ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:40:56 GMT)

Etta Byrd Kimbro Newton
YANCEYVILLE — Mrs. Etta Byrd Kimbro Newton, 94, of N.C. 62 South, Yanceyville, died at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. following two months of declining health. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:44:23 GMT)

Medicaid, long-term care seminar offered
Mark Earnhart, a noted elder law attorney and certified public accountant from Sterling, will share his knowledge of Medicaid and long-term care. He will focus on several issues including: financial qualification requirements, community spouse protections, estate recovery, Medicaid liens and more. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:55:24 GMT)

People Profile -- Hastings enjoys role in Kruse’s continuous senior care
David Hastings will be observing one year on the job as executive director of Brenham’s Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village this April 30 — but Hastings’ brief tenure here is certainly no gauge of his overall health care field background. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:09:32 GMT)

Hospital site to get senior living facility
The Aberdeen Heights Senior Living Community will occupy the site of the SSM St. Joseph's Hospital in Kirkwood after the hospital relocates in the summer of 2009. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:31:48 GMT)

More News
COUNTY: Action says worker was disciplined after reporting elder abuse, caregiver fraud. In another local whistle-blower retaliation case, a civil rights attorney has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging it retaliated against a worker who reported elder abuse and in-home care fraud. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:53:32 GMT)

3 School Board vetsleave for new starts
Outgoing School Board members bid farewell, and the elder of the board thinks about what's next (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:32:19 GMT)

Health-care costs pass $2 trillion
The nation's health-care bill climbed above $2 trillion in 2006, averaging a record $7,026 per person, according to a government report released today. The report is likely to intensify the debate over curbing costs and covering the nation's 47 million uninsured people. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:58:35 GMT)

Health-care costs topped $2 trillion
The nation's health-care bill climbed above $2 trillion in 2006, averaging a record $7,026 per person, according to a government report... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:11:20 GMT)

Health care a $2 trillion issue for '08 campaign
The nation's health care bill climbed above $2 trillion in 2006, averaging a record $7,026 per person, according to a government report released today. The report is likely to intensify the presidential campaign debate over curbing costs and covering the nation's 47 million uninsured people. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:23:34 GMT)

California Department of Health Care Services Wins Network World's All-Star Award
GuardianEdge, the leading provider of endpoint data protection, announced that the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) garnered an honorable mention in Network World's Enterprise All-Star Award competition based upon its proactive approach to data leakage protection. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:29:43 GMT)

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Developments In Elder Care
Summaries of news about recent developments in elder care appear below.Elder care managers: The Los Angeles Times on Sunday examined how elder care managers are "emerging to bridge the gap between far-off relatives and aging parents who may be overwhelmed by the labyrinth of medical and other services designed to help the aged and infirm survive in their own homes. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:26:02 GMT)

How would you prefer to receive elder care?
What are your thoughts on this topic? Submit your comments and read the opinions of others. Your comments will be posted upon approval by our editorial staff. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:12:48 GMT)

Birds Act Like Grandparents
Just as Nana and Papa help take care of the kids, senior birds have now been seen for the first time behaving like grandparents. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:01:15 GMT)

Hospital for trauma care to be set up
DOHA • Qatar is planning to set up a hospital dedicated for trauma care to meet the increasing cases of accidents in the country, a senior official of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) said here yesterday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:12:11 GMT)

Woman Loses Track Of Relative After Nursing Home Closes; No Help From APS
Adult Protective Services doesn't release information to legal guardian to help her locate her relative. Angeeneh Adamian Reports: Elderly Care Follow-Up (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:20:02 GMT)

Mother-Daughter Memoir Depicts Teen Rage, Holistic Medicine, Skilled Nursing Care
In MY MOTHER'S HOUSE, A Memoir, Alexa Wolf writes of a mother and daughter who, over half a century, face a series of emotional, psychological and health crises that culminate in the elder abuse endemic to the long-term, nursing care system. In her memoir, coping with her grief, Wolf reveals the tragic mistakes she made and knowledge she gained when trying desperately to save her mother from ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:20:02 GMT)

Health care: the thorniest thorn
If Colorado were a person entering a hospital, almost one-fifth of the patient might be denied treatment for lack of health care coverage. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:49:47 GMT)

Injured athlete's care coverage in dispute
ESCONDIDO, Jan. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Family members and friends of Mission Hills High School football player Scott Eveland are protesting a decision by Blue Cross of California to discontinue payments for his care at Palomar Medical Center. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:15:59 GMT)

By Ike Wilson News-Post Staff
Does it sound strange that you can get rÅ½sumÅ½ tips, learn about estate planning, or find out how to pay for long-term care in classes at a national retail store? (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:15:48 GMT)

Milliman Care Guidelines Expands Clinical Training Team and Curriculum
Jeff Frater, RN, CCM, and Jill Hastings, RN, PAHM, have joined Seattle-based Milliman Care Guidelines LLC, A Milliman Company, as clinical trainers. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:15:47 GMT)

Holiday Visits Nudge Many Towards Senior Housing Decision
The holidays are over, but after a visit with an aging parent some adult children may be asking themselves whether it's time to explore senior housing options with their loved ones. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:47:00 GMT)

Senior care awards
The Regional Geriatric Program and St. Peter's Health System are now accepting nominations for the fifth annual Service Awards for Geriatric Excellence. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:48:37 GMT)

Health Care Improvement Without Federal Government Control
Much of the media coverage of the Presidential campaign has focused upon two issues — the war in Iraq and health care. The latter has been particularly prominent in Democratic Presidential debates and upon the campaign trail. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:41:28 GMT)

Panel to consider ideas for defunct senior center
The Scottsdale Human Services Commission will consider Thursday how best to use a defunct downtown senior center. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:57:45 GMT)

Survey to help decide size, services of new senior center
A Butler County organization is looking to its prime target group to help determine the size, location and scope of a new senior center. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:03:25 GMT)

What's up in The Albemarle 01/10
Request for proposal. The Camden County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council announces the availability of $53,874 for delinquency prevention and intervention programs. JCPC funding for the 2007-08 fiscal year: mentoring, interpersonal skills, restitution/community service, teen court, psychological assessments and temporary foster care. Local public agencies and 501c3 non-profit corporations ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:07:28 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Balancing Your Health, part 1 of 3, 12:30 p.m. today, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Record Party with refreshments, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Take favorite records or CDs. Senior Health Alliance, information aboutcompiling medical records on computer disk, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. Ninth St. Free. Call ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:05:33 GMT)

Tioga Care to become Elderwood
New signs on Monday will officially change the name of Tioga Senior Care, located at 37 N. Chemung St. in Waverly, N.Y., to Elderwood Senior Care, according to Elderwood officials. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:13:34 GMT)

LifeCare® and Yale University to Offer Fall Prevention Services for Older Adults
This release announces a new partnership between Yale University and LifeCare, Inc. aimed at delivering a wide range of fall prevention services to managed health care organizations, employers, and professional geriatric care managers nationwide. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/ (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:25:48 GMT)

Area briefs
The Obici Healthcare Foundation has awarded Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia a $146,460 grant to begin a Medication and Care Access Resource Program, which will benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Western Tidewater region. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:29:47 GMT)

Getting tax help to care for your parents
Millions of adult children find themselves looking after aging parents. If you qualify, tax laws offer some help. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

JF&CS program combats rising rate of elder suicide
As part of an ongoing effort to stem a disturbing rise in the rate of suicide among senior citizens in the Boston area, Jewish Family & Children’s Service is training medical professionals and home health care aides to recognize signs of depression in elders before it’s too late. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:50:31 GMT)

Czech govt to assess new health care fees in six months
Prague- The three Czech coalition parties will assess the impact of the fees newly introduced in health care after six months, Health Minister Tomas Julinek (senior ruling Civic Democrats, ODS) told journalists. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:58:23 GMT)

Widow's care 'risked' by officer
A elderly widow's care home place was put "in jeopardy" by a senior policeman who stole her savings, a court hears. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:53:58 GMT)

Linfield loses an old friend
In the course of his regular rounds Tuesday afternoon, Linfield College public safety officer Bill Goodman pulled up to Pioneer Hall and glanced over at the college's symbolic Old Oak, which had been the subject of geriatric care for several months. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:04:11 GMT)

New aged care facility for Darwin
The Federal Minister for Ageing has announced a $6.3 million dollar grant for a new aged care facility to be built in Darwin. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:25:00 GMT)

Elks delivering on dental care
For more than 40 years, mentally and developmentally disabled children as well as children from low-income families or families without health insurance have been receiving free dental care from the... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:11:22 GMT)

Greene County 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. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:39:04 GMT)

Job of the Day: Customer Care Assistant
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. is seeking a Customer Care Assistant. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:39:30 GMT)

Manchin, legislative leaders sign health care pledge
More than 40 of West Virginia's 134 legislators have crossed the partisan aisle and pledged to work with one of the nation's largest senior groups toward improving health care access and retirement security. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:47:07 GMT)

Sunrise adding senior living option in Gilbert
Gilbert will gain as many as 172 senior residents later this year when the town's largest senior apartment facility opens. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:10:39 GMT)

Medicaid cuts slam state's nursing homes
New Hampshire's nursing homes will receive millions of state dollars less than expected this year for the care they provide to poor, frail elders. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:11:23 GMT)

Coventry Health Care to Release Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH) announced today that it will release fourth quarter financial results on Friday, February 8, 2008. Dale Wolf, Coventry's Chief Executive Officer, will be hosting a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on that day. To listen to the call, dial toll-free at (888) 202-2422 or, for international callers, (913) 981-5592. Callers will be asked to identify themselves and ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:26:24 GMT)

Adult Day Care Increasing In Importance In Elder Care Marketplace, WSJ Writes
The Wall Street Journal on Thursday examined how adult day care, an "industry that began in church basements with bingo and bag lunches, is becoming an increasingly important player in the burgeoning business of elder care. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:17:57 GMT)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Acquires Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers, Inc.
WATERTOWN, Mass.----Bright Horizons Family Solutions , the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care and early education, today announced it has acquired Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers, Inc., a leading provider of employer-sponsored back-up child care in Washington, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:42:00 GMT)