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Official: Bush Budget Will Squeeze Health Care
President Bush's 2009 budget will virtually freeze most domestic programs and seek nearly $200 billion in savings from federal health care programs, a senior administration official said Thursday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:13:53 GMT)

Safety Tips for Home Health Care
Six things you need to know when hiring a home health-care worker. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:28:41 GMT)

Senior care at adult day centers
Seniors are often cared for by family members, all of them living in the same home. But what happens when the family members have to go to work. Seniors at Pearl City Hale are involved in a variety of activities. They all live at home with their families. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:04:47 GMT)

Charlestown Fire Destroys Home
Narragansett tribal elder and two firefighters injured during Kings Factory Road house fire. CHARLESTOWN -- A Narragansett tribal elder remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit today after a fire tore through his Kings Factory Road home shortly before midnight. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:37:03 GMT)

How "Senior Friendly" Are U.S. Presidential Candidates in 2008?
With the front edge of 75 million Baby Boomers now hitting sixty years of age, policies that affect seniors could gain substantial attention in this year's U.S. presidential race. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) examined positions from leading candidates and today released their findings on seven issues affecting America's aging population. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:28:20 GMT)

NOW ONLINE: Senior Living special section
The Logan Herald-Observer and Woodbine Twiner's featured special section, Senior Living, is now online. Click here to read about services and care options for Harrison County seniors. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:09:46 GMT)

Care in the comfort of home; franchise grows with expanding senior market
REGION – While many people consider this area a good place to work and raise a family, it’s also a place in which many want to “grow old.” And a large majority of them prefer to stay in their own homes as long as they’re able. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:00:38 GMT)

Forevercare Associates -- New Company Provides Discreet Investigation of Elder Abuse and Neglect
In today's ever growing geriatric population, the need for elder care services is expanding. With the realization that state agencies are overworked, understaffed and cannot monitor the care of each and every resident in a nursing home on a regular basis, there is a new company offering a service to family members of individuals who are in the care of others. Forevercare Associates offers a ... (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:33:00 GMT)

Getting the best elder care means not waiting until the last minute
How do you decide which kind of health care facility is best suited for an elderly parent? Everyone's situation, of course, is different. Here are tips on seeking the best, most appropriate long-term care for your parents: (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:58:10 GMT)

Elder care shifting away from nursing homes
Adult children, worried about costs and the loss of their aging parents' independence, have long viewed nursing homes as a last resort. But a shift away from institutionalized care is growing. Elder care experts say the decline reflects the growth of less-restrictive types of care like assisted living and adult day care. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:05:48 GMT)

Long-term care insurance has its rewards but may not be for everyone
For millions, long-term care insurance, which is supposed to pay for at-home care, assisted living or nursing-home care, is a savior. But for other people, delays, premium increases and denials of payment make the enormous investment in long-term care polices all but worthless. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:07:33 GMT)

Research is essential in selection of right long-term care insurance policy
If you're considering buying a long-term care policy, be sure to do your homework first. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:09:21 GMT)

Prepare yourself now to help care for parents later
Maybe you're not caring for elderly parents now. But you might be soon. You might consider some specific actions now to prepare yourself financially, at least according to financial planners and experts in elder care. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:13:27 GMT)

Cuts could end senior meals
Hundreds of local senior adults no longer would receive meals through a state program if budget cuts proposed by Gov. Mark Sanford become reality. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:11:36 GMT)

CARE February Menu orders due Monday
RINCON - As part of the outreach mission of Rincon Church of God, the church's CARE (Concern, Acceptance, Responsibility and Encouragement) Board is now an Angel Food Ministries order and distribution site. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:06:39 GMT)

Senior Scene
A full listing 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... (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:16:19 GMT)

Senior movers give extra attention - roanoke.com
Companies strive to move with care as seniors downsize into smaller homes or assisted living facilities. Barbara Bowen, mover from Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services, carefully packs kitchen utensils. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:39:23 GMT)

In a class by himself
Eric Jones doesn't care about standing out in a crowd. You won't see him in a flashy letterman's jacket or boasting about his accomplishments... (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:17:35 GMT)

Senior Notes
The Senior Center at Frisco Square recreational facility is open to all adults who meet the minimum age requirement of 50. However, a spouse of a member who is under age 50 may also join. For City of Frisco residents, there is no membership fee. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:43:16 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:31:12 GMT)

SW column: Chili needs to add senior living homes
The town of Chili would serve its aging citizens well if it added senior living residences. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:43:38 GMT)

Beverly Diaz receives New York Long-Term Care Employee of Distinction Award
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Beverly Diaz of Great Kills has received the 2007 New York Long-Term Care Employee of Distinction Award from the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA). (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:19:44 GMT)

Senior care center sets open house Feb. 14
AlmaVia of San Rafael is having an open house and Valentine's Day celebration Feb. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:07:40 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:55:32 GMT)

Be sure of your needs before seeking home care
Dear Savvy Senior: What’s the best way to find a good home-care aide to help my elderly mother? – Worn Out (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:29:24 GMT)

Single boomers like freedom, but have retirement worries, Investors Group survey reveals
Single Canadian boomers treasure the personal freedom of the single life, but also plan to work longer and have concerns about who will care for them in their elder years, new research from Investors Group reveals. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Health Language, Inc., Welcomes Marc A. Horowitz as Senior Vice President
AURORA, Colo.----Health Language, Inc.® , the world's leading supplier of language engine technology for medical vocabulary, announced today it has appointed prominent industry expert Marc Horowitz as a senior vice president. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:04:00 GMT)

Town may lift cap on senior housing
NEWTON — There are about 20 senior citizen units in town and another 140 units scheduled to be built, but some believe that still may not be enough to accommodate the town's aging population. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:51:55 GMT)

Britney Unable to Fight Daddy Day Care
Britney Spears can't do it on her own. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:22:17 GMT)

First Electronic Medical Emergency Alert Bracelet Targets Senior Citizens
Feb. 4, 2008 – The latest idea on helping senior citizens keep their emergency medical information handy is the CARE Memory Band, a wrist band device that uses USB flash memory technology. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:02:41 GMT)

Single boomers like freedom, but have retirement worries: survey
Single Canadian boomers treasure the personal freedom of the single life, but also plan to work longer and have concerns about who will care for them in their elder years, new research from Investors Group reveals. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:14:01 GMT)

Smith criticizes proposed health care cuts
Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., said Monday that the Bush administration's proposed cuts to vital health care programs could jeopardize Oregon's senior and vulnerable populations. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:34:48 GMT)

Britney Unable to Fight Daddy Day Care
Britney Spears can't do it on her own. The troubled pop star "clearly does not understand the nature of the proceedings and her rights," a mental health expert testified Monday... (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:19:52 GMT)

Low on hope, but they'll still vote
Despite a glum outlook about the nation, students say they want to have a voice. College senior Brian Schreiber works as a janitor until 1 a.m. most nights, cleaning day-care centers so he can send home money to pay his father's hospital bills. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:05:57 GMT)

Senior Access gets $5,000 from Autodesk
Senior Access, an adult day-care facility for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, has received a $5,000 grant from Autodesk to support its tai chi exercise (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:37:31 GMT)

Elder Care Expert Shows Boomers How to Relieve Caregiver Stress: Use Valentine's Day to Say I Love You to Aging Parents
Elder care expert Esther Koch provides insight into how Boomers can use Valentine's Day to express sentiments of love to their aging parents. It is the perfect stress reliever from the challenges of elder caregiving and in the process creates Moments of Joy, those memories that will last a lifetime. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:55:21 GMT)

Ways to help MLK area's health care emerging
Brainstorming is underway about how to improve the neighborhood's access to care. (Credit: "By Gerald Witt Staff Writer ") (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:05:56 GMT)

Plan offers health care for very little
ALAMEDA — Want a health care plan with no premiums, no deductibles and no co-pays for covered benefits? (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:05:12 GMT)

Senior Calendar
Tuesday, Feb. 5 Kilauea — Outreach: Wilcox Adult Day Care Kapa‘a — ‘Ukulele, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Beg. ‘Ukulele, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Japanese Dance, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:15:02 GMT)

Czech health care fees against U.N. child's rights convention -MP
Prague- The fees introduced in Czech health care this year are against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Social Democrat (senior opposition CSSD) MP Anna Curdova told journalists. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:46:48 GMT)

Czech Chamber postpones debate on health care fees
Prague- The Czech Chamber of Deputies today postponed a debate on the senior opposition Social Democrats' (CSSD) proposal for the abolition of regulatory fees that were introduced in the Czech health care as of January 1, 2008 within the government public finance reform. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:16:51 GMT)

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 11th
NEWTON, Mass.----Five Star Quality Care, Inc. today announced that senior executives Evrett Benton and Bruce Mackey will be presenting at the UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference in New York City on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:10:00 GMT)

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 11th
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (AMEX: FVE) today announced that senior executives Evrett Benton and (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:33:00 GMT)

How to save your trees after a storm
An ardor for arbors does not cool with the seasons, but the cold months hold special dangers for trees: windstorms, heavy snowfall and dry air that can turn branches brittle. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:42:50 GMT)

Taylor open house to discuss care-giving for elderly
TAYLOR -- Several agencies are expected to be on hand for an open house about care-giving for the Downriver elderly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:23:52 GMT)

Foster care helpers needed
Six Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect; volunteers help ensure that these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. All volunteers must complete a six-hour initial training and consent to a criminal record and central registry check. For more ... (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:17:29 GMT)

DEP: Tear down mercury-contaminated former day care building
FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. (AP) - State officials say a day care center in Gloucester County where children were exposed to mercury should be demolished. Kiddie Kollege in Franklin Township was shut down nearly two years ago after the high mercury levels were discovered. The building had previously been a thermometer factory.... (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:14:05 GMT)

DEP: Tear down mercury-contaminated day care building
State officials say a day care center in Gloucester County where children were exposed to mercury should be demolished. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:32:41 GMT)

UTMB plan unusual, controversial
GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch is considering a policy that would deny cancer care to indigent, undocumented immigrants — an unusual and controversial move for a state-funded institution. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:25:05 GMT)

Kenya: Insurers Seek to Up Health Care Access for the Aged
Insurers are working on ways to boost health care access for senior citizens. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:56:07 GMT)

Family files suit against Box Elder Jail officials over son's hanging death
Posted: 1:39 PM- The family of a man who died in the Box Elder County jail last November has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Lynn Yeates and a number of corrections officials. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:02:38 GMT)

Mercy Senior Care helping meet needs
When Martha Pinson needed help caring for her husband, she turned to Mercy Senior Care on West Third Street. Mercy Senior Care provides services for the elderly, particularly the underprivileged, in Northwest Georgia.“This is the most wonderful place. Everyone can find what they need,” Pinson said Wednesday at a meeting to present Mercy’s programs and goals to community leaders. “This place is ... (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:09:56 GMT)

Huge road win for MC
BRIGHAM CITY — “One, two, down, up, swoosh.” — Just in case you wondered what went through Shonnee Mecham’s mind as she stood at the foul line with 10 seconds left, with the game tied against the Region 5-leading Box Elder Bees. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:37:37 GMT)

Pat Knight era at Texas Tech opens up with loss at Baylor
When Pat Knight walked onto the court for his Texas Tech head coaching debut Wednesday night, a Baylor student yelled "Where's Your Daddy?" That became a common chant throughout the game. With Bob Knight at home after his sudden resignation this week, his 37-year-old son is now in charge and still 902 wins shy of the elder Knight's NCAA record in men's Division I after an 80-74 loss to the Bears. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:19:24 GMT)

City officials have answers about retirees' health care
Columbus city administrators expect to have some good news to tell retirees about a new health care plan that has raised questions regarding out-of-pocket expenses. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:16:30 GMT)

Peabody seniors receive lesson on car care and aging
PEABODY - More than 40 seniors at the Peabody Community Life Center gathered Wednesday for a presentation by the American Automobile Association (AAA) on proper care and use of vehicles as you grow older. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:20:46 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:45:11 GMT)

Pet Owner Survey Finds Misconceptions About Aging Pets; Debunks Myths, Offers Advice on Improving Senior Pet Care
The new Aging Pet Care Awareness Survey has uncovered some alarming results that indicate pet owners across the nation could use a little pet care 101. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:06:00 GMT)

More News
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Duke's depth really took care of short-handed North Carolina and kept the second-ranked Blue Devils alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:22:42 GMT)

Novo Nordisk introduces its second Mobile Clinic for diabetic care in Delhi
Novo Nordisk, the world leader in diabetes care has now launched its second special Improve Control Mobile Clinic at New Delhi. The maiden launch was in Bangalore in mid November as part of the World Diabetes Day. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:43:52 GMT)

Duke gets lift from Paulus' 3-pointers
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Duke’s depth really took care of short-handed North Carolina, keeping the second-ranked Blue Devils alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:15:22 GMT)

A day care center may be demolished
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP: State officials say a day care center in Gloucester County where children were exposed to mercury should be demolished. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:02:32 GMT)

Coalition to Protect Senior Care: Bush Budget Plan Dangerous to Seniors' Front Line Care Needs
In New Letter, Direct Care Workers Urge Senators Baucus and Grassley to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:46:00 GMT)

Police Make Two Elder Abuse Arrests
Two people have been arrested and charged with elder abuse for attempts to steal money from the same victim. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:40:10 GMT)

Government Claims Health Care Financing Company Bilked $1.9 Billion From Investors
Executives of failed health care financing company National Century Financial Enterprises defrauded investors of $1.9 billion and took part in a "massive cover-up" to hide their dealings, the government said in opening arguments of a federal trial on Thursday. The government accuses the company's executives of misdirecting payments and then making up numbers and loading false data on computer ... (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:12:03 GMT)

Assisted-living, care for elders improving
This is the kind of promise, made by spouses, sons and daughters, that will not always be kept. If the promise is broken by the family member, it usually will be for very good reasons, at the end of a painful decision process. The decision will likely come down to one of two reasons: the need for medical care or caregiver burnout. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:24:39 GMT)

Two ways to lose a home
Putting Roma Sahli in a nursing home was the most difficult decision her husband, Ray, ever made. For eight long years, as she sank into the darkness of Alzheimer’s, he took care of her in their little Gladstone townhouse. He cooked, cleaned and shopped. He installed childproof doorknobs to ... (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:10:10 GMT)

Legislators visiting local senior sites
REVERE - Local seniors concerned about how to pay for their prescription drugs and heating oil get a chance today to lob questions at state Elder Affairs Secretary Michael Festa. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:19:22 GMT)

Health care for your trees can often be a very delicate process
An ardor for arbors does not cool with the seasons, but the cold months hold special dangers for trees: windstorms, heavy snowfall and dry air that can turn branches brittle. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:53:22 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, 08 Feb 2008 08:55:45 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:25:13 GMT)

Jewish senior center is sold
Four Courts Senior Center, the Louisville area's only Jewish-focused nursing home, is getting a new owner. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:44:55 GMT)

Coventry Health Care Reports Record Fourth Quarter Earnings of $1.18 per Diluted Share
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH) today reported operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Operating revenues totaled $2.79 billion for the quarter with net earnings of $184.3 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, up from operating revenues of $1.94 billion and net earnings of $0.97 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2007, total ... (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:09:21 GMT)

Fitch Revises Health Care Service Corp. Outlook to Positive; Affirms Sr. Notes at 'A'
Fitch has affirmed the senior note rating of 'A' on Health Care Service Corporation's (HCSC) $400 million 7.75% coupon unsecured notes due June 2011. The Rating Outlook is revised to Positive from Stable. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:24:21 GMT)

My life as a fugitive: Woman who fled abroad to keep her baby and son, 8, calls the Mail to tell of her ordeal on the ...
A mother who fled abroad to stop social workers seizing her children spoke about her ordeal for the first time yesterday. The woman says she is refusing to return home because she fears her eight-year-old son will be adopted and her baby daughter taken into care (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:50:36 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:11:12 GMT)

2 non-profits to share senior center
The Scottsdale Human Services Commission is striking a compromise in deciding how the former Civic Center Senior Center will be used. Two non-profit groups have asked to use the facility. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:18:07 GMT)

Wyeth names Timothy Cost as senior V-P, corporate affairs
Wyeth's Board of Directors has elected Timothy P. Cost, to the position of senior vice president, Corporate Affairs effective immediately. Timothy Cost replaces Marily H. Rhudy, who has announced her plans to retire. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:36:31 GMT)

Seniors in support of quality home care
SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin/Coal Township Senior Action Center has endorsed a union campaign to push Gov. Ed Rendell to ensure quality home care for Pennsylvania seniors. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:45:32 GMT)

What health-care problem?
If nothing else, you have to admire the consistency with which President Bush has dealt with the nation's health care crisis. For seven consecutive years he has acted as if it didn't exist. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:24:11 GMT)

Panthers primed entering playoffs
Elder must wait nearly two weeks before it begins postseason play. But, despite dismantling La Salle in Friday's regular-season finale, the red-hot Panthers aren't concerned about the break cooling their momentum. (Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:36:24 GMT)

Elder care resources available
One of the most difficult transitions a family may have to make during the life-continuum occurs when elderly parents can no longer care for themselves and the adult children find themselves in the role of parents to their parents. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:09:24 GMT)

La Marque eyed for senior housing project
Manor of speaking: A firm based in The Woodlands wants to build a 140-unit senior housing development on a parcel it has under contract at 319 Newman Road in La Marque. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:36:18 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:40:10 GMT)

People on the move
• Glen Thomson has been appointed director of Internet services at CHG Healthcare Services. Thomson has Internet and e-commerce experience dating back to 1999. Before joining CHG Healthcare, he provided Internet leadership as director and manager of Internet teams for five companies and has sales and marketing experience with two other companies. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:35:51 GMT)

Macomb County news briefs: Unions search for health care deals
Labor unions for Macomb County government employees are searching for ways to reduce the cost of tax-funded health care. Faced with potential layoffs as the county wrestles with future budget deficits, employees voluntarily began searching for better deals on health insurance. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:37:15 GMT)

Keeping gymnasts healthy: Lower levels see lack of care
A lack of medical care at the lower levels of athletics is an issue in many sports, more so in gymnastics because of the hours of impact on the body. Bill Sands, a former Utah professor and current head of the Sports Biomechanics and Engineering at the Olympic Training Center in (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:53:27 GMT)

Business People
HEALTH CARE Atria Senior Living Group has named the following: Nick Kiefer as compensation analyst; and Tracie Heaverin and Mario Pritchett as staff accountants. The Morton Center has named Carrie Fraser as coordinator of child and adolescent services. REAL ESTATE Semonin Realtors has named Guntars Rusmanis as a sales associate in the Brownsboro Road office, specializing in residential sales. ... (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:06:11 GMT)

Pike senior levy would replace building
WAVERLY - Replacement of an aging Senior Citizens Center and the opportunity to expand programming for seniors are on the line when Pike County voters decide on a 1-mill, five-year levy March 4. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:36:09 GMT)

Peril found in moderate-stage Alzheimer's
"It's probably the most frustrating stage," says the executive director of the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley chapter. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:07:51 GMT)

Regents pick lone UTMB finalist
GALVESTON — The CEO of the University of California-Los Angeles Hospital System is the sole finalist for the president’s job at the University of Texas Medical Branch. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:43:46 GMT)

Senior art show at NSU
TAHLEQUAH — The Senior Art Show at Northeastern State University’s art gallery will take place Feb. 14-22. The title of the show is “Inventive Commitment to Originality,” and features the works of Rachel Ann Allen, June Walls, Rebbell Watts and Chris Scott. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:09:01 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:25:09 GMT)

Child care needed at Centro Hispano
Centro Hispano seeks child care assistance for its women’s group, which meets every other Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Snacks and activities are provided. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:43:23 GMT)

Rutland PACE site now accepting applications
Back in December, I talked in this column about an upcoming new health care program for frail elders, called PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). I'm happy and excited to tell you that the Rutland PACE site is now open and accepting applications for possible enrollment. ... (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:31:29 GMT)

Senior briefs
Senior Services Plus offers Lenten fish fry (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:06:09 GMT)

Nurse boosts senior care to a higher level
The seed for Tawanda Story's business came from tending to her father's medical needs. Story's mother died 15 years ago, and being one of six children and a licensed practical nurse, Story has made sure her father has received and taken his medication for hypertension and diabetes. In doing this, she has come to realize that others do not receive the same level of help. Story has recently set ... (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:13:48 GMT)

Care site assaults alleged; ’screwy’ laws seal reports
State officials say they can’t make public their inspection reports for an Iowa City care center where elderly residents have allegedly been assaulted by their caregivers. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:17:04 GMT)

Access to health care her No. 1 job
Dealing with a mysterious lump on her toddler's foot made Heather Howard realize how fortunate she was to have good health insurance and access to medical care. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:46:51 GMT)

Rafuse caps off memorable week: Rink put together for senior event a surprise winner at Tankard
Brian Rafuse's Bridgewater rink was put together with the intent of making a run at the provincial senior men's curling championship next weekend. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:52:13 GMT)

Medical Technology, Advancements In Innovation Key To Quality And Affordability Of Health Care
AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl released the following statement in response to the recent hearing "The Long-Term Outlook and Sources of Growth in Health Care Spending," before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee: "The long-term affordability of health care and the viability of the Medicare program is one of the most pressing issues facing the nation. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:16:41 GMT)

PolyRemedy Raises $25 Million in Funding to Revolutionize the Delivery of Wound Care Using Robotics and ...
PolyRemedy, Inc., manufacturer of a robotic system for the delivery of nano-material based wound dressings at the point-of-care, announced it closed a $25 million investment from leading venture capital firms. The Series B financing was co-led by Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) and IDG Ventures Boston and included participation from Series A investor, MedVenture Associates and new investor ... (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:29:02 GMT)

FindCareHomes.com Features New Interactive Tools and Free Services to Simplify the Search for Elder Home-Care
Nowadays, caring for elderly family members is typically very costly and often challenging. Thankfully, some tools to ease the process are free and uncomplicated, specifically the online services now being provided by FindCareHomes.com . (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

Bad times again for HIV positive Bensy and Benson
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11: Bensy and Benson, the two HIV positive children who fought a gritty battle to prevent schools in Kerala from turning them away a few years back, have developed health complications. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:49:09 GMT)

IPC The Hospitalist Company Expands into New England
IPC The Hospitalist Company (Nasdaq: IPCM) announced today that it has added Innovative Physician Services, LLC (IPS) to its group of national affiliated practices. IPS is a regional medical group specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation combined with internal medicine hospitalist services. The affiliation marks IPC's entry into the New England region. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:54:31 GMT)

Botswana: Health Care Policy - is It Alma Ata Or Post-Alma Ata?
It's unfortunate that a young doctor arguing the ideas of the young and progressive was misunderstood by a senior colleague, Dr. Edward T. Maganu (Mmegi, 31/01/2008) to be a personal attack. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:22:44 GMT)

Kalispel tribe invests in health
USK, Wash. – Kalispel tribal elder Stan Bluff seems an unlikely health statistic. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:10:12 GMT)

Aloha Gardens Elder Day Care and Wellness Center gets assistance
The non-profit Aloha Gardens Elder Day Care and Wellness Center stalled, after the contractor up and left. But Project Leader Susanna Cheung didn't lose hope. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:46:42 GMT)

RU?serves up ace with Big East win
The Rutgers tennis team kept their perfect season alive with another shutout victory against Cincinnati on Sunday. "It feels great to have this kind of a start," senior Katrina Elder-Bush said. Teammate Caitlyn Baker added, "It's awesome. Especially since we started in such a hole last year. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:24:22 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:40:05 GMT)

Aborigines die waiting for airlift
TWO Aborigines from remote communities in the Northern Territory died last weekend while waiting to be airlifted to hospital for treatment. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:25:00 GMT)

Suit against state foster care delivers another blow
State record keeping is so shoddy and investigations are so superficial that children in Michigan's foster care system face continuing danger of physical abuse, according to a report compiled as part of a class action against the Michigan Department of Human Services. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:37:55 GMT)

Instant Overview of the UK Body Care Market for 2007 Which Covers Lotion/Milk, Cream/Balm, Scrub, Mask/Mousse and Hand ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of "Snapshots UK Body Care 2007" to their offering. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:39:01 GMT)

Cubist Pharmaceuticals Names Steven C. Gilman, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Discovery and Non-Clinical Development ...
LEXINGTON, Mass.----Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Dr. Steven Gilman has joined Cubist as Senior Vice President, Discovery and Non-clinical Development and Chief Scientific Officer, a newly created position. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Cubist Pharmaceuticals Names Steven C. Gilman, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Discovery and Non-Clinical Development ...
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBST) today announced that Dr. Steven Gilman has joined Cubist as Senior Vice President, Discovery and Non-clinical Development and Chief Scientific Officer, a newly created position. Dr. Gilman will be a member of the company's Executive Team. In this new position, Dr. Gilman will oversee all areas of drug discovery for Cubist. These areas had reported to ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:44:42 GMT)

KGI Announces BIO President Greenwood to Address Health Care Reform and the Presidential Race at Simon Ramo Lecture
Keck Graduate Institute today announced that James Greenwood, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization , will discuss "The American Health Care System & the Presidential Race: Who Will Regulate, Who Will Innovate?" at the 7th Annual Simon Ramo Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 4 pm. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Emeritus Corporation to Present at the UBS 2008 Global Healthcare Conference
Emeritus Corporation (AMEX: ESC), a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to senior citizens, today announced that Granger Cobb, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will present an overview of the Company followed by a question and answer period at the UBS 2008 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:09:31 GMT)

Milly Quezada, 'Queen of Merengue,' to Launch Partnership to Educate Latino Seniors About Health Care Rights
"Merengue Queen" Milly Quezada will join leaders of health care organizations and senior groups, along with public officials today at Manhattan's El Museo del Barrio to launch the Su Salud. Su Voz. Partnership to educate Latino seniors about their right to file Medicare quality of care complaints. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT)

Elder-abuse bills to hit House
DUNDEE - Theresa Dalton and Nancy Harmon, regular visitors to the Dundee Senior Center, said they were aware that elder abuse happens, but they never had known anyone affected by it. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:28:26 GMT)

Ray County measure will help fund senior programs
Advocates for older Ray County residents are pleased that voters recently approved a 5-cent property tax levy to help fund senior services. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:16:14 GMT)

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Charles H. Boles Sr. Advance Presiding Elder Charles Henry Boles Sr., 73, of Winchester, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Winchester Medical Center. Adv. Pres. Elder Boles was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Winchester, the son of Leon Boles and Mildred Preston. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:44 GMT)

Around Whittier
Health coverage topic of talk WHITTIER - The Women Voters of Whittier is hosting a brown-bag lunch and informal discussion about health-care coverage from noon to 1 p. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:45:52 GMT)

Senior center lists activities
The Shippensburg Senior Center sponsors a wide variety of programs. Upcoming programs are listed below. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:40:05 GMT)

KSLA Investigation: Seniors Claim Health Care Providers Are Taking Advantage Of Them
The Caddo Council On Aging says they're getting numerous complaints about Medicare Advantage Program Part C. They say seniors are confused about the plan and if their claims about what the health care companies tell them are true--those companies could be misleading a lot of people. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:52:34 GMT)

3 area nursing homes on problem list
Nursing homes in Middleton, Sun Prairie and Columbus are among 131 nationally with chronic quality problems, the federal government says. For the first time, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday released its full list of "Special Focus Facilities, " a move intended to pressure improvements in patient care. But the industry is concerned facilities that may have addressed ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:26:22 GMT)

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Perzel defends legislation that eliminates school tax for senior citizens
In response to your newspaper's criticism of me for introducing legislation to eliminate school property taxes for senior citizens, I believe we must keep a long overdue promise to our most vulnerable. read more » (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:24:23 GMT)

Senior Night a success for Mavs
LINDSIDE — Call it the Senior Night Effect. It’s a once-a-season basketball occurrence that can give a team a lift. It might have been the difference in a tight game at James Monroe High School Tuesday night, in which the Mavericks edged the PikeView Panthers by the thinnest of margins, 67-66. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:14:25 GMT)

World Congress Presents The 5th Annual World Health Care Congress, April 21-23, Washington, D.C.
World Congress, the leading global producer of health care conferences, will convene 2,000 senior-level health care leaders from business, government and academia for the 5th Annual World Health Care Congress, April 21-23 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington. D.C. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:15:40 GMT)