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Costs for elder care increase for fifth consecutive year, study finds
Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year and might continue to increase as a result of an expected shortage of long-term health care workers, according to a study released on Tuesday by Genworth Financial, the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. (Thu, 01 May 2008 00:29:06 GMT)

Elder-care benefit a boon to boomers
Many workers struggle to balance their personal and home life demands with their jobs. One of those demands — caring for aging parents — is beginning to eclipse child-care concerns as a pull on workers’ time and mental energy. (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:33:47 GMT)

HERCULANEUM: Cooperative provides home care, a little or a lot
For Kathy Bush, 78, home care is a lifesaver-and that's no mere hyperbole. (Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:30 GMT)

Care-center costs increasing
Costs for nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and some in-home care services have increased nationwide for a fifth consecutive year and could rise further if a shortage of long-term care workers isn't resolved, a new study indicates. (Thu, 01 May 2008 06:27:02 GMT)

MedCath Corporation to Present at the Deutsche Bank Securities 33rd Annual Health Care Conference
MedCath Corporation announced that its senior management will give a presentation at the Deutsche Bank Securities 33rd Annual Health Care Conference held May 5 - 7 at the InterContinental in Boston. (Thu, 01 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Costs For Elder Care Increase For Fifth Consecutive Year, Study Finds
Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year and might continue to increase as a result of an expected shortage of long-term health care workers, according to a study released on Tuesday by Genworth Financial, the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. (Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:43 GMT)

Friends to reevaluate plan for Barr lot senior housing
When Village Planning Commission members recommended last month that the Friends Care Community plan for senior apartments be denied, it gave the Friends Care Board of Trustees a chance to reevaluate both the cost and the aim of their project. (Thu, 01 May 2008 15:30:46 GMT)

Third Wave to Present at 33rd Annual Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference
Third Wave Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:TWTI) today announced that it will present at the 33rd Annual Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference, which is being held May 5-7, 2008, at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. Maneesh K. Arora, Third Wave's senior vice president and chief financial officer, will make the company's presentation at 3:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 6. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:26:53 GMT)

CNN Classroom Edition: Broken Gov't - Health Care: Critical Condition
Record the CNN Special Investigations Unit Classroom Edition: Broken Government: Health Care: Critical Condition when it airs commercial-free on Monday, May 5, 2008, from 4:00 -- 5:00 a.m. ET on CNN. (A short feature begins at 4:00 a.m. and precedes the program.) (Fri, 02 May 2008 01:56:28 GMT)

First Federal, rec center to sponsor senior expo
Seniors in the region looking for information regarding home care, reverse mortgages, health care and identity theft can get all that and more May 10 at the inaugural Northern Michigan Senior Expo. The event, sponsored by First Federal, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 at the Thunder Bay Recreational Center. (Fri, 02 May 2008 02:28:21 GMT)

Senior Centers and Groups
Senior Centers & Groups AARP Chapter 2353 Meeting 3rd. Tue. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. (Fri, 02 May 2008 05:36:24 GMT)

HERCULANEUM: Cooperative provides home care, a little or a lot
For Kathy Bush, 78, home care is a lifesaver-and that's no mere hyperbole. (Fri, 02 May 2008 05:55:30 GMT)

Nigeria: Clark Kicks Against Nwaoboshi As Delta PDP Chief
FORMER Federal Commissioner of Information and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has vowed to fight to its logical conclusion any attempt to foist on Delta State People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Peter Nwaoboshi, by the party's national leadership, just as he threatened that peace would be far from Delta State if the matter was not resolved. (Fri, 02 May 2008 08:02:46 GMT)

Senior Calendar
Dance clubs — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays: Country Western. Fridays: Live music. South Austin Senior Activities Center, 3911 Manchaca Road. $4. 448-0787. (Fri, 02 May 2008 09:16:42 GMT)

Ramaley, Vogel capture nominations for 47th Senatorial District
State Rep. Sean Ramaley won the Democratic primary for the 47th Senatorial District Tuesday, while New Sewickley Township Supervisor Elder Vogel Jr. captured the district’s Republican primary, according to unofficial results from Beaver, Lawrence and Allegheny counties. (Fri, 02 May 2008 11:52:03 GMT)

Simon Wiesenthal Center Honors Mel Dick, President, Wine Division, (2º) Senior Vice President, and Partner of Southern ...
Senior Vice President, and Partner of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, 29/04/2008 16:10:00 Business Wire Mr. Dick added, "The Simon Wiesenthal Center is the world s most important organization for Holocaust remembrance and defense of not only the human rights of the Jewish people, but all people. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:48:44 GMT)

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Closes Private Sale of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015 Pursuant to Full Exercise of ...
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE:KCI) today announced the closing of the private sale of an additional $90 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2015 pursuant to the exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to the initial purchases of the notes. This brings the total amount of the notes issued to $690 million. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:56:52 GMT)

Creative Care Solutions strives to make senior living easier
: By Eric Reinhardt, Journal Staff GEDDES — Mallory Brown has been a member of Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church all her life of 22 years. It’s also become the place where she’s started her own business. (Fri, 02 May 2008 17:05:31 GMT)

Speakers Express Division on Bill To Mandate Health-Care Coverage
District residents with chronic illnesses, representatives of HMOs and convenience store owners testified yesterday at a D.C. Council hearing on far-reaching legislation that would mandate health-care coverage for all residents. (Sat, 03 May 2008 03:38:37 GMT)

Day-to-day help
When Dick Lundgren realized that caring for his wife was taking a toll on his own health, he turned to adult day care. Lundgren, who lives south of Seattle, found a program that catered to patients with Alzheimer's disease and made arrangements for his wife, Dorothee, to go there two days a week. (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:37:10 GMT)

Henbest was the House health care expert
Rep. Margaret Henbest, one of Boise's most senior lawmakers, is retiring after 12 years in the Legislature and colleagues from both parties say her health care knowledge will be sorely missed. | GO... (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:08:23 GMT)

Two share senior citizen award
For the first time since 1990, there was a tie for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award that was presented Friday by the Chemung County Office of Aging and Long-Term Care. (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:08:51 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:06:33 GMT)

Care facility cited in death of resident
A Springfield care facility came under fire from the state in March, after investigators found employees had not adequately addressed the needs of a resident prior to his or her death. (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:58:36 GMT)

US Unemployment Having Impact On Kids' Health-care Coverage, And That Puts Their Health At Risk
Two new studies point to the negative impact of parental job loss on children's health care and the importance of having continuous health insurance coverage to meet children's health-care needs and reduce health-care disparities. (Sat, 03 May 2008 11:13:08 GMT)

Montachusett Home Care will hold health expo
Montachusett Home Care is sponsoring "As We Age Health Expo 2008." This event is free and open to all adults in the Central Masschusetts region. (Sat, 03 May 2008 14:27:04 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. Listings for trip reservations will be published well in advance of the... (Sun, 04 May 2008 04:35:39 GMT)

Bret Harte student reflects on senior project
As my senior project nears completion, I look back and realize that, although the project was my doing, it could not have happened without the help of many others. (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:27:44 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:03:31 GMT)

Cape's dental-care gaps slowly being filled
Health care advocates say lower-income residents on the Cape are receiving better dental care thanks to changes in the MassHealth insurance program and more seats at nonprofit dental clinics. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:21:11 GMT)

Adult day care can give caregivers a break, as well as helping aging spouses, parents
When Dick Lundgren realized that caring for his wife was taking a toll on his own health, he turned to adult day care. Lundgren, who lives south of Seattle, found a program that catered to patients with Alzheimer's disease and made arrangements for his wife, Dorothee, to go there two days a week. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:29:16 GMT)

Cashing out an elderly parent's IRA -- in just 9 visits to the bank
A son runs into red tape as he seeks to tap funds for his father's care. My husband is a very patient man. (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:20:25 GMT)

High living costs challenge seniors
Advice, resources and how-to tips on elder care for the Bay Area (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:31:00 GMT)

Senior announcements
The May and June meetings of the Senior Provider Group will be moved from Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park to the following locations. (Sun, 04 May 2008 08:50:17 GMT)

Work-force housing for Stratham
After failing to get its massive senior community project approved in Rye, Webster Continuing Care has turned its sights to Stratham and the 91 acres now occupied by the Great Bay Community College (formerly New Hampshire Community Technical College) on... (Sun, 04 May 2008 10:09:53 GMT)

Curt Conrad: Gregg Collins knew how to make players better at Mansfield Senior
There is a Mansfield Senior fan, who, for the past several seasons, has taken great pleasure in heckling Gregg Collins. (Sun, 04 May 2008 11:05:23 GMT)

SLC library director feels the love
SALT LAKE CITY -- Elizabeth Elder gets the typical questions when she looks for a house in Salt Lake City. (Sun, 04 May 2008 17:18:20 GMT)

Agency: Elder abuse common in Britain
LONDON, May 5 (UPI) -- A study of calls to the British agency that monitors homes for the elderly suggests abuse is widespread. (Mon, 05 May 2008 04:57:38 GMT)

Agency: Elder abuse common in Britain
A study of calls to the British agency that monitors homes for the elderly suggests abuse is widespread.The Commission for Social Care Inspection said there were more than 1,000 calls from relatives or friends suspicious that someone was being mistreated, with 506 homes involved, The Sunday Telegraph reported. The agency estimates another 60,000 calls were made to local councils.The commission ... (Mon, 05 May 2008 05:13:14 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Mon, 05 May 2008 06:03:31 GMT)

Care-rationing rules offered
CHICAGO -- Doctors know some patients needing lifesaving care won't get it in a flu pandemic or other disaster. The dilemma will be deciding who to let die. Now an influential group of physicians has drafted a grimly specific list of recommendations for which patients wouldn't be treated. The task force members come from prestigious universities, medical groups, the military and government ... (Mon, 05 May 2008 07:06:17 GMT)

Cunningham gets Medical Center post
Dr. James Cunningham has been appointed to senior vice president for medical affairs at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Cunningham, board certified in general surgery, thoracic surgery and surgical critical care, will oversee quality management, patient safety issues and medical standards of care. Cunningham was formerly medical director of the hospital's cardiovascular intensive care unit. (Mon, 05 May 2008 07:16:01 GMT)

Scandal of elderly people tortured in homes
Elderly residents in care homes have been routinely tied to beds and chairs or locked up. (Mon, 05 May 2008 08:17:57 GMT)

Tantasqua senior wins C-SPAN contest
Tantasqua Regional High School senior, Melissa Castonguay, 17, of Holland, deserves congratulations for being one of three Massachusetts winners in C-SPAN's 2008 StudentCam contest. (Mon, 05 May 2008 08:37:56 GMT)

Helping the elderly helps all of us
My mother just turned 90. She lives in her own condo in a Florida senior citizen community where she has plenty of companionship, a strong support network and access to excellent care. (Mon, 05 May 2008 08:41:39 GMT)

Council expected to OK senior housing
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council is expected to sign off on lease terms tonight that will allow the long-vacant Lafayette School to be converted into senior housing. (Mon, 05 May 2008 10:04:49 GMT)

Defying Economic Slowdown, Long Term Care Insurance Agency Explodes; Nearly 200 Agents Added in 12 Months, More Sought
Recession? Retrenchment? Nah. Not for LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. Known as LTCFP or "The Partners," the firm now has 456 agents, up from 264 last year, 167 in 2006, and 91 in 2005. (Mon, 05 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT)

Doctors suggest guidelines for care in disasters
Doctors know some patients needing lifesaving care won't get it in a flu pandemic or other disaster. The gut-wrenching dilemma will be deciding whom to let die. (Mon, 05 May 2008 11:04:42 GMT)

Bethel holds Senior Walk for MOD
Clients and staff of Bethel Senior Day Care Center Inc. held their first Senior Fun Walk on Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. Clients and staff made imprints of their feet as an arts and craft projects and then used them as a pathway for their walk around the facility. They also collected donations with the March of Dimes footprint squares. (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:36:13 GMT)

Budget does nothing for home-care dilemma: senior
An elderly St. John's man whose campaign for improved home-care services touched a nerve several months ago says the latest Newfoundland and Labrador budget accomplishes nothing. (Mon, 05 May 2008 17:46:09 GMT)

Fears for children at risk as care order applications fall by a third
Children at risk of abuse or neglect face even greater danger because of a new system designed to cut costs and speed up care proceedings, the Government has been warned. (Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:34 GMT)

Caring Today Magazine and Home Instead Senior Care Announce Third Annual Caregiver Essay Contest
The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Rockbridge, Rockingham and Augusta Counties, has announced Caring Today magazine’s third annual “Give a Caregiver a Break” essay contest to honor family caregivers for their tireless service and dedication. (Tue, 06 May 2008 02:30:10 GMT)

Elder Care Crisis: Part One
Across Minnesota nursing homes are in serious trouble. With expenses coming in higher than income month after month a significant number of nursing homes are facing the very real possibility of being forced to close. As the population of elderly grows many are asking who is going to care for them when they're sick and in need. Tonight in a special report Barbara Reyelts looks at a looming "Elder ... (Tue, 06 May 2008 03:36:14 GMT)

Protective laws create court work overload
New laws that protect those who can't care for themselves from being bilked by conservators are swamping California's court system amid a lack of state funding that is forcing many courts to tap into already thin reserves to handle the increased workload. (Tue, 06 May 2008 05:39:42 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Tue, 06 May 2008 06:08:24 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-06 06:41 Health Net's 'Ba2' senior debt rating placed on review for downgrade - Moody's
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Moody's Investors Service said it placed Health Net Inc.'s 'Ba2' senior unsecured debt ratings under review for possible downgrade following the California-based health care services provider's first quarter earnings release. (Tue, 06 May 2008 06:08:28 GMT)

Elder Bar-Tur shot for adult mag
A co-founder of the New York-based investment company proposing a Bible-based theme park in Rutherford County was once a prolific photographer for Penthouse magazine in the 1970s. (Tue, 06 May 2008 08:05:32 GMT)

HCR Manor Care names care-quality committee
HCR ManorCare Inc., a Toledo company that operates more than 500 nursing home and rehabilitation centers across the country, has named a three-member committee of doctors to advise the private firm’s board on quality-of-care issues. (Tue, 06 May 2008 08:44:28 GMT)

The Future Of Health Care Ob-Gyns Get Lesson On What's Driving Reform
Spiraling health care costs and the imperative to improve patient safety and quality performance represent the most important issues on the US health care agenda, according to Gail Wilensky, PhD, a leading health care economist, who delivered the Samuel A. (Tue, 06 May 2008 12:11:39 GMT)

Senior Housing Properties Trust Agrees to Purchase 48 Medical Office, Clinic and Biotech Laboratory Buildings for $565 ...
NEWTON, Mass.----Senior Housing Properties Trust today announced that it has entered into a series of agreements to purchase 48 medical office, clinic and biotech laboratory buildings for $565 million. (Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:00 GMT)

Alexion to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Vikas Sinha, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, will present at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas at 4:40 p.m., local time on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Overseas members get more health care options - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - ...
Active-duty members overseas who have urgent medical needs can now use Tricare’s overseas contractor facilities, even if they are near a military treatment facility. (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:51:14 GMT)

Weill Cornell Receives Funding to Study Creation of New Elder Abuse Center
Weill Cornell Medical College has been awarded $80,000 to study the creation of a Manhattan Elder Abuse Case Coordination and Review Center (EACCRC), in collaboration with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale and the New York City Elder Abuse Network. (Tue, 06 May 2008 16:25:34 GMT)

More states offer choice in long-term care
After Anna G., a 74-year-old New Jersey woman, suffered a stroke, she needed help with bathing, dressing, food shopping, laundry, meal preparation and housekeeping. Her state Medicaid plan covered the cost of a home-health care worker to provide those services, but the local agencies were short-staffed and couldn't send helpers on the schedule Anna needed. (Tue, 06 May 2008 18:10:49 GMT)

Senior Citizens Offered Help in Dealing with a Diabetes Diagnosis
Senior citizens who have been told by a health care professional that they have type 2 diabetes usually feel anxious or uncertain. But if there is comfort in numbers that should know they are not alone – almost 10.5 million adults aged 60 and older in the U.S. have diabetes. (Tue, 06 May 2008 21:20:57 GMT)

Elder Care Crisis: Part Two
A trend to move senior citizens out of one-size-fits all nursing homes has had strong benefits across the country. But while the trend may be a good one it has created a serious problem for those seniors in need of more intensive nursing care. Experts say more than half of the nursing homes in the Northland are in extreme danger of closing. Barbara Reelts reports: (Wed, 07 May 2008 03:47:20 GMT)

Senior briefs: May 7, 2008
PLATTSBURGH -- There will be a support group for all unpaid caregivers on Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Building, 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh. As in the past, these groups are open to anyone providing unpaid care to an aging family member or friend. (Wed, 07 May 2008 04:24:38 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Wed, 07 May 2008 06:33:31 GMT)

Meeting missing pioneer of senior services
LODI - A meeting to prevent financial abuse of senior citizens Tuesday drew agencies and advocates devoted to helping seniors in San Joaquin County. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:22:19 GMT)

Child care referral agency opening office in Salina
A child care referral organization that started at Cloud County Community College more than a decade ago and has grown to cover 19 counties is celebrating the opening of its Salina office on Friday. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:24:22 GMT)

Senior Procurement Mgr - Multi £bn IT Programme!
Procurement Commercial Contract - My client is the home of the largest IT programme in Europe with the task of improving patient care and choice for the NHS in England and Wales. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:55:35 GMT)

Funding To Prevent Elder Abuse And Help Victims Achieve A Life Without Mistreatment
Weill Cornell Medical College has been awarded $80,000 to study the creation of a Manhattan Elder Abuse Case Coordination and Review Center (EACCRC), in collaboration with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale and the New York City Elder Abuse Network.Funded by the Fan Fox & Leslie R. (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:12:46 GMT)

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for senior facility
With construction well underway in the background, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the 124-bed Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Decatur. (Wed, 07 May 2008 14:37:21 GMT)

News > Regional
Sunnyside Community Services is offering a free, three-session workshop on string quilting in collaboration with instructors from Elder Craftsmen, Inc. The workshop began on Friday, May 2, and will continue on May 9 and 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Each participant will create their own quilted pillow. (Thu, 08 May 2008 04:04:34 GMT)

Immigration, health care forum
The Mayor's Campaign for Healthier Vineland and Garden AHEC will host a conference on immigration and health care on Wednesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Centerton Country Club. (Thu, 08 May 2008 05:39:25 GMT)

Mexico ex-official: Health care should have no boundaries
Health care is a human right, not a "commodity or a privilege," Dr. Julio Frenk, a former health secretary of Mexico, said Wednesday at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:06:16 GMT)

Older citizens need candidates' commitment to their welfare
I n less than a month Clackamas County voters will be marking their choices for general election candidates. Amid the welter of campaign promises, I have listened but heard little said about the looming crisis in elder care all Oregonians will soon face. (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:22:26 GMT)

Senior citizen housing plan gets modified
LOCKPORT — The Town Board unanimously voted Wednesday to allow the developer of a proposed $37 million senior citizen housing community to modify the planned development and add a 4z-acre parcel to the Bowmiller Road neighborhood. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:06:24 GMT)

A public forum on health care scheduled at Sea View Hospital
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Community Board 2 and the Staten Island Family Health Care Coalition are sponsoring a public forum on health care needs on May 13 at 7 p.m. in Colony Hall at Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:40:40 GMT)

Senior Prom meets senior citizens
MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro Health Care and Rehabilitation facility administrators are asking that Middlesboro High School prom attendees give the gift of something inevitably fleeting to everyone, a few minutes of time. (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:07:55 GMT)

Senior Living Revisited
Senior Living Concepts has been good to husband. (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:18:42 GMT)

Pinoy caregiver groups hit radio Canadian show
An elder care advocate said in a CBC Radio One program that caregivers from Third World countries must be background-checked "to death." (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:19:27 GMT)

Pinoy caregiver groups hit Canadian radio show
An elder care advocate said in a CBC program that caregivers from Third World countries must be background-checked "to death." (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:33:27 GMT)

CARE program May 12 at Senior Center
The Elizabethton-Carter County SALT (Seniors and Lawmen Together) will sponsor a CARE program information and sign-up session on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. at the Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center, 428 East G St. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:15:28 GMT)

"Look, Ma, No Plan!" Elder Care Expo is Place to Start a Family Conversation About Aging
No one likes to talk about elder care. Almost no one plans enough for getting older. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:35:00 GMT)

"Look, Ma, No Plan!" Elder Care Expo is Place to Start a Family Conversation About Aging
No one likes to talk about elder care. Almost no one plans enough for getting older. And no one wants aging to happen to them. During Mother's Day weekend, Minnesotans will have the opportunity to give mom (and dad) the best gift ever -- a conversation about aging. A gift that doesn't wilt. Elder Care Expo 2008 provides to the more than half-million Minnesota caregivers the elder care ... (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:43:00 GMT)

New Service to Take On Elder Abuse
A local health group is opening the first-ever "haven" in the Capital Region to stop elderly abuse. The Eddy Elder Care Group in Troy is opening the "Eddy Haven for Abused Elderly People" today. It's only the third program of its kind in the country. (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:18:08 GMT)

IMS to Present at Bank of America Health Care Conference on May 14 at 4:00 p.m. PT
NORWALK, Conn.----IMS Health , the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that Leslye Katz, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will speak to investors and analysts attending the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference, to be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, NV May 13-15, 2008. (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:00 GMT)

IMS to Present at Bank of America Health Care Conference on May 14 at 4:00 p.m. PT
IMS Health (NYSE: RX), the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that Leslye Katz, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will speak to investors and analysts attending the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference, to be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, NV May 13-15, 2008. (Thu, 08 May 2008 17:15:21 GMT)

Long Term Care Group, Inc. Announces Hiring of New CIO
Long Term Care Group , the nation's largest administrator of long-term care products announced that it has hired Paul Kay as Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, effective May 19th. (Thu, 08 May 2008 18:27:00 GMT)

Home rules petition
Citing the potential benefits to the health and well being of senior citizens, 69 state legislators, including Senator Brian Joyce D-Milton, have petitioned the Ways and Means committees of the General Court to increase funding for elder home care. (Thu, 08 May 2008 18:54:02 GMT)

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present At the Bank of America Health Care Conference
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 8, 2008 -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that a member of Lexicon senior management will present at the Bank of America Health Care Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. (Thu, 08 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT)

Elder abuse haven set up in Capital Region
It's a problem few people talk about, but one that happens more and more often. It's elder abuse -- and a local group is starting a new program to help... (Thu, 08 May 2008 21:22:05 GMT)

Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to those in a home-health care setting, according to a study. The study of 272 elders, with an average age of 81, examined how often patients reported feeling depressed and were prescribed antidepressants at both a long-term care facility and through a home-care agency in ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 00:16:48 GMT)

Science class teaches animal care
Senior Kenny Dale holds the classroom cat, Emma, during Small Animal Science class at Eastbrook High School. Jeff Morehead / jmorehead@chronicle-tribune.com (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:22:51 GMT)

NHS blocks Ecclefechan care home admissions
WORRIED health chiefs have slapped a ban on placing vulnerable elderly people in a private care home. They say no-one will be referred to the Burnfoot Coach House at Ecclefechan until they are satisfied with the way the home is run. (Fri, 09 May 2008 09:20:29 GMT)

MedCath Corporation to Present at the Banc of America Securities 2008 Health Care Conference
MedCath Corporation announced that its senior management will give a presentation at the Banc of America Securities 2008 Health Care Conference held May 13 - 15 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. (Fri, 09 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Study: Consolidation driving up Milwaukee-area health care costs
Milwaukee's high health care costs are due mostly to a lack of competition, according to a report released Friday by the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Inc., a conservative policy group based in Thiensville. (Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:31 GMT)

Brookdale to Present at Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference on May 14
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. today announced that management will make a presentation regarding the Company at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference to be held at the Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada at 4:40 p.m. (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:52:00 GMT)

Elder asset protection firm expects more business
For the last 15 years, Phillip Amaru and Laureen Vaughn have been helping nursing home patients stave off financial destitution.The former Milton High School classmates founded Commonwealth Advisory Group, which specializes in elder asset protection, in 1992. Since then the Dedham firm has helped more than 1,500 people safeguard their savings. (Fri, 09 May 2008 21:17:42 GMT)

Rising cost of healthcare for senior citizens considered
DARTMOUTH — Massachusetts needs a comprehensive policy for caring for its senior citizens both to control health care costs and assure they have adequate treatment, health care providers and lawmakers said Friday at a legislative breakfast. (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:04:13 GMT)

ECC to host Senior Health Fair
More than 35 vendors will be on hand when East Central College hosts the third annual Senior Health Fair May 9. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:52:19 GMT)

75 Trees in NYC's Central Park Will Receive Much Needed Care
Announcement of a community service project for NYC's Central Park that will provide environmentally sensible care to approximately 75 trees in the East Meadow on Tuesday, May 13 from 8 A.M to 3:30 P.M. A team of 25 volunteers from SavATree have donated their expert tree care services. (PRWeb May 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:16:02 GMT)

Find out more about long term care facilities
Heritage Agency Johnson County Task Force on Aging will offer a program titled "Resident Advocate Program in Long Term Care Facilities" from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:24:47 GMT)

Rollins College's outstanding graduating senior combines work, school
'Incredible multitasker' Donte Mabra is Rollins College's 'outstanding graduating senior.' Donte Mabra wanted a diploma. He also wanted to continue his career in law enforcement. (Sat, 10 May 2008 10:52:44 GMT)

Aged care boost
BUILDING work is moving full steam ahead on Taree’s new aged care facility, the Karingal Gardens Nursing Home. (Sat, 10 May 2008 13:18:05 GMT)

Clinton supporters unhappy with McGovern
SIOUX FALLS A crowd gathered at the Sioux Falls airport on Thursday showed support for Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, but some disapproved of Democratic Party elder statesman George McGovern's withdrawal of his endorsement. (Sun, 11 May 2008 03:20:46 GMT)

Is Senior Care In Your Future?
SEBRING — Nursing homes and long term care facilities are places where many of us hope we never go, but where nearly half who reach retirement age will eventually reside. Several factors determine when it's time to sell the car, stop cooking and move into a skilled nursing facility or adult living center. Hanford Brace is a family physician with Integrity Health and regularly works with seniors. ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:11:58 GMT)

Elder Law: Tax law changes of interest to seniors
Many seniors elect to take early Social Security benefits. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:13:46 GMT)

People on the move 5-11
Carlette Howell, local business owner, has been recognized for outstanding business performance by Home Instead Senior Care. Howell recently received Cornerstone V and Presidential I awards at the company's International Convention held in Omaha, Neb. The awards were presented for superior sales and service satisfaction. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:52:37 GMT)

MICHIGAN BRIEFCASE
By summer, 33 programs run by Trinity Senior Living Communities will be renamed Sanctuary, the company announced. The Novi company, a subsidiary of Trinity Health, trademarked the name and will promote it with a new icon. The company operates independent living, assisted living, nursing and memory care facilities in Michigan, Indiana and Maryland. (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:31:41 GMT)

Senior Announcements
Computer question-and-answer sessions will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, this Wednesday through June 11, at the O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Road in Odenton. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:04:17 GMT)

Bill attempts to better health care for women veterans
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to improve medical care for women veterans. The proposed Women Veterans Health Improvement Act of 2008 seeks to prepare the Department of Veterans Affairs for an unprecedented influx of female veterans in the coming years. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:56:03 GMT)

New tribal health center services needs of regional Native Americans
Native Americans in northern Nevada now have easier access to health care services with the opening of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center. The clinic hosted a preview for the community on Saturday, but will have its grand opening this Friday. (Mon, 12 May 2008 03:10:55 GMT)

Architects, engineers shift focus as job slate thins
NORTHEAST FLORIDA -- Faced with a construction slowdown, many architecture and engineering firms are focused on health care, senior living, education and public-private partnership projects as current work wraps up and this year's slate looks thinner. (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:36:34 GMT)

SAVVY SENIOR
Q:Can you give me some tips on starting a walking program? I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and need to take better care of myself but I hate to exercise. Any suggestions? Walking is not only good for what ails you. It's also easy to do, convenient (it can be done anytime, anywhere) and free. All you need is a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothing, and a little desire. Here are some ... (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:15:47 GMT)

BMH executives earn top health care management credentials
Blount Memorial Hospital Administrator Joseph Dawson, Associate Administrator Don Heinemann and Assistant Administrator Jane Nelson were recently named fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:09:15 GMT)

Remote care, direct assistance
Nurses can offer help from afar Army veteran Eugene Rice, who is living on his own with emphysema, low blood pressure and the effects of several slight strokes, gives much of the credit for his well-being to his health care coordinator at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Cecil County. He even thanks Dee Jones for helping him reach a milestone. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:40:32 GMT)

Care services failing the elderly, doctors tell BMA
THE vast majority of doctors believe care services for older people in Wales are not good enough, according to a report out today. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:46:19 GMT)

Senior set for counseling career
The first thing UI senior Iris Moy, 22, noticed when she transferred from Northern Illinois University was Iowa City's friendly atmosphere, she said. "Everyone here was so much nicer than the people at Northern Illinois," she said. (Mon, 12 May 2008 08:58:48 GMT)

Area tennis team wins senior national championship in Alabama
Sometimes the difference between celebration and defeat is one break. But the Courthouse Athletic Club Men's 7.0 Super Senior Tennis Team got five on the way to the USTA National Championship last month, winning its final three matches on five tiebreakers. (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:17:18 GMT)

Synvista Therapeutics Increases Commercial Focus by Appointing David C. Tantillo Senior Director of Marketing and Sales
Synvista Therapeutics, Inc. is increasing the Company's commercial focus with the appointment of David C. Tantillo as Senior Director, Marketing and Sales, a newly created position. (Mon, 12 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

'Older Americans' aided in May
In recognition of Older Americans Month, throughout this May, the Yolo County District Attorney's Elder Protection Unit will be out and about in the community raising awareness and teaching prevention. (Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:57 GMT)

Is senior care in your future?
Rehab Services Manager Gloria Morales watches Larry Schafer, 74, play a boxing game on a Wii, a video game system, as Quality of Life program Director Luis Rodriguez cheers him on at the Kenilworth Care and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday in Sebring. (Mon, 12 May 2008 17:21:20 GMT)

New National Survey: More than 90 Percent of Senior Living Residents Express Satisfaction with Their Community
Senior living residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their senior care communities, according to a poll of randomly selected residents from 409 different communities across the country released today by the Coalition to Protect Choice in Senior Living . (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:06:00 GMT)

Greymouth hospital not safe: senior doctor
The Ministry of Health is to investigate claims from a senior doctor that Grey Base Hospital cannot guarantee patient safety because of a systems failure. (Tue, 13 May 2008 04:55:57 GMT)

Few seniors show for long-term care forum: Those in attendance agree red tape, availability of information are big ...
NASHUA -- The biggest challenge in gauging senior citizens' take on long-term care in the state might be finding enough seniors to ask about it. Only a handful of seniors attended a community meeting Monday at the Nashua Senior Activity Center on Temple Street. ... - By PATRICK MEIGHAN Staff Writer (Tue, 13 May 2008 05:43:31 GMT)

Rockland holds elder-abuse awareness campaign
The Rockland County Department of Social Services is conducting a countywide campaign to create awareness about abuse of the elderly and to encourage residents to report abuse if they see it. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:37:42 GMT)

Health care workers protest budget cuts
Legions of health care workers angry at Gov. Jon S. Corzine's proposed budget cuts rallied on the rain-swept street in front of the State House Monday, with Senate President Richard J. Codey getting a rock-star's welcome. (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:19:45 GMT)

England take Care and Brown Down Under
Harlequins top six finish in the top flight will see nine players on England duty this summer after scrum-half Danny Care and Mike Brown were drafted in to the senior squad to tour New Zealand announced today. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:46:29 GMT)

When an elder goes missing, seven states can trigger Silver Alerts
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) When 83-year-old Helen Long left her North Carolina home without notice last January, her daughter called state police. (Tue, 13 May 2008 10:27:04 GMT)

Group promotes foster care
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize foster parents for their role in reaching out to some of our most vulnerable children in Jackson and the surrounding areas. (Tue, 13 May 2008 10:32:27 GMT)

Senior Calendar
Tuesday, May 13 Kilauea — Senior Center Closed. Kapa‘a — ‘Ukulele, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Beginners ‘Ukulele, 11 a.m. to noon; Japanese Dance; Outreach, Kauai Care Center, 10 a.m. (Tue, 13 May 2008 11:19:39 GMT)

Industry urges adoption of plan to provide care for elderly, disabled
Between the year 2010 and 2040, the number of disabled seniors receiving nursing care is expected to double. As part of National Nursing Home Week, local nursing home providers took a moment Monday to advocate a plan for the future care of America's seniors. (Tue, 13 May 2008 11:35:39 GMT)

May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month
By Michelle Berry Reporter When it comes to preventing elder abuse, it is truly everyone’s business. May has been declared Elder Abuse Prevention Month, and Adult Protective Services (APS) is reminding Texans that stopping elder abuse is truly the responsibility of everyone. (Tue, 13 May 2008 17:02:57 GMT)

Christina Preisig joins The PMA Insurance Group as Senior Vice President of Managed Care
BLUE BELL, Pa.----Christina Preisig has joined The PMA Insurance Group as Senior Vice President, Managed Care. Ms. Preisig is responsible for the successful execution of PMA's Managed Care Programs, including Preferred Provider Networks, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Medical Bill Review and Medical Management, including Case Management and Utilization Review--as well as the development of new ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 18:33:00 GMT)

Christina Preisig joins The PMA Insurance Group as Senior Vice President of Managed Care
Christina Preisig has joined The PMA Insurance Group as Senior Vice President, Managed Care. Ms. Preisig is responsible for the successful execution of PMA's Managed Care Programs, including Preferred Provider Networks, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Medical Bill Review and Medical Management, including Case Management and Utilization Review--as well as the development of new medical cost ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 18:56:27 GMT)