Elder Care News 05/2008 (Page 8)
Sect members waiting for children to be returned (San Francisco Chronicle)
Now, the waiting begins. A Texas Supreme Court ruling paves the way for members of a polygamist sect to get their children out of foster care, but it remains unclear when that might happen or what kind of restrictions might be imposed. "I'm happy (when) all...
(May 30, 2008)
New Franchise Website, New Marketing Plan; Senior Helpers Takes on the Web (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Senior helpers launches a new website that will promote their existing services and franchises while expanding their visibility and franchise exposure. The new website promises to offer resources and tools that support both the senior care consumers, and also supports the franchise owners.
(May 30, 2008)
Health care center to offer Q&A meeting (Rutland Herald)
A new health care center for people 55 and older has opened in the new addition to the Maples Senior Living Community off Stratton Road in Rutland. ...
(May 30, 2008)
Woodbury woman faces charges she mistreated elder (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
MIDDLESEX -- Kaigh Thompson, 48, of Woodbury was cited earlier this month on charges of reckless endangerment after allegedly mistreating an elderly man in her care. ...
(May 30, 2008)
New Franchise Website, New Marketing Plan; Senior Helpers Takes on the Web (PRWeb)
Senior helpers launches a new website that will promote their existing services and franchises while expanding their visibility and franchise exposure. The new website promises to offer resources and tools that support both the senior care consumers, and also supports the franchise owners. (PRWeb May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980084.htm
(May 30, 2008)
Twilight foundation grants wish to Exeter elder (Exeter News-Letter)
EXETER — At 76, Helen Grover, a resident at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Exeter, reads as many as two novels a week. With a limited income, her membership to the Readers Digest book club prevents her from ordering as many books as she...
(May 30, 2008)
Sect members waiting for children to be returned (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Now, the waiting begins. A Texas Supreme Court ruling paves the way for members of a polygamist sect to get their children out of foster care, but it remains unclear when that might happen or what kind of restrictions might be imposed. "I'm happy (when) all the children are back to their mothers and we're home," said Martha Emack, who was visiting her 1-year-old and 2-year-old in ...
(May 30, 2008)
Sect members waiting for children to be returned (AP via Yahoo! News)
Now, the waiting begins. A Texas Supreme Court ruling paves the way for members of a polygamist sect to get their children out of foster care, but it remains unclear when that might happen or what kind of restrictions might be imposed.
(May 30, 2008)
Premier Healthcare Alliance Recognizes Rep. Sue Myrick For Efforts To Improve Patient Care, Safely Reduce Hospital Costs (Medical News Today)
The Premier healthcare alliance honored U.S. Representative Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) for her outstanding leadership in advancing legislation to improve the quality of healthcare and supporting non-profit hospitals. Blair Childs, senior vice president of public affairs for Premier, presented the Healthcare Transformation Award to Rep. Myrick in Charlotte, N.C.
(May 30, 2008)
Parents Hopeful After Texas Court Ruling (Hartford Courant)
Parents are excited by the Texas Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that children from a polygamist sect were wrongly seized, but will remain apprehensive until they get their children back, elder Willie Jessop said.
(May 30, 2008)
Sect Members Await Return Of Children (CBS News)
A Texas Supreme Court ruling paves the way for members of a polygamist sect to get their children out of foster care, but it remains unclear when that might happen or what kind of restrictions might be imposed.
(May 30, 2008)
Sect members waiting for children to be returned (AP via Yahoo! News)
Now, the waiting begins. A Texas Supreme Court ruling paves the way for members of a polygamist sect to get their children out of foster care, but it remains unclear when that might happen or what kind of restrictions might be imposed.
(May 30, 2008)
Senior care week (Ada Evening News)
Ada Mayor Barbara Young, center, declares the week of May 26-30, 2008, to be “Ada Senior Care Center Inc. Aging Services Week.” Seated with Young are Ada Senior Care Center President Jim Kunze and Director Donna Bennett.
(May 31, 2008)
Elder Care warning of scam targeting seniors (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise)
Bartlesville’s Elder Care has received reports that a company claiming to be Elder Care is calling area seniors attempting fraud.
(May 31, 2008)
Southeast Senior profile: Brenda Cuenca (The Dalton Daily Citizen)
After making a critical mistake that many teens fall into, Brenda Cuenca had a decision to make: stay in school, or drop out. The graduating senior at Southeast High School was married at age 15 after discovering she was pregnant.
(May 31, 2008)
Hap LeCrone: Abuse of elderly can take several different forms (Waco Tribune-Herald)
DEAR DR. LeCRONE: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. Please address this topic. — A reader in Texas
(May 31, 2008)
Sanford Adrian Care Center Senior Prom (Nobles County Review)
With smiles to get you through a dark day, Vannesa Souksavong brightens Nick Gleis’ day at Senior Prom. For more photos of the senior prom turn to page 6.
(May 31, 2008)
Senior Notes (Allen American Star)
The Allen Senior Recreation Center is a place for people 50 years of age and older, including their spouses.
(May 31, 2008)
P& G breaks ground in Box Elder (Deseret Morning News)
A year ago, it was a field of greens. Now it's hailed as a "Field of Dreams."
(May 31, 2008)
Woman charged with abuse of elderly (The Montana Standard)
DEER LODGE — A Deer Lodge woman has pleaded not guilty in district court to felony charges of elder abuse and exploitation. She’s also pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted exploitation of an elderly person.
(May 31, 2008)
Signed guitar nets $400 for Schuylkill County care agency (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
In a very unusual way, Bret Michaels — rock musician, Poison frontman and star of VH1’s “Rock of Love” reality show — is helping homebound individuals and senior citizens in Schuylkill County.
(May 31, 2008)
Senior scene (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Caregiver conference : The San Diego Caregiver Coalition, San Diego Black Nurse Association and the Fourth District Seniors Resource Center will present a free caregiver conference from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the George L. Stevens Senior Community Center, 570 S. 65th St., San Diego.
(May 31, 2008)
TAGSYS Announces White RFID ''Button'' Tag for Personal Garments (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----TAGSYS, the global leader in Radio Frequency IDentification infrastructure , today announced the release of the ARIO 370L-HL RFID tag. The tag's unique button-like design improves service levels for businesses such as elder care facilities and hospitals.
(May 31, 2008)
Hostage-taker's last wish: Take care of my kids (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Courageous and cooperative with the police in Thursday's hostage crisis in Lubao, Pampanga, Melanie Cruz-Centeno now finds it difficult to overcome the trauma from the five-hour ordeal.
(May 31, 2008)
Butler: Health care on corporate agenda (Contra Costa Times)
The Securities and Exchange Commission just decided to let corporate shareholders vote on proposals to have their corporations endorse national health care.
(May 31, 2008)

