Elder Care News 07/2008 (Page 8)

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Four owners of residential care homes were arrested Monday after being indicted on charges stemming from an alleged far-reaching mortgage loan fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney's office announced. (Jul 28, 2008)

Some terminally ill patients in Oregon who turned to their state for health care were denied treatment and offered doctor-assisted suicide instead, a proposal some experts have called a "chilling" corruption of medical ethics. (Jul 29, 2008)

Many well-intentioned caregivers may use a form of "baby talk" called "elder speak" to communicate with aging adults. While the type of talk may sound nice, a new study says it can actually be harmful. (Jul 29, 2008)

HONOLULU (KHNL) -- Island lawmakers recently passed legislation to look at solutions for Hawaii's lagging long term health care coverage. But will it be enough as our population ages? (Jul 29, 2008)

Christian Care Centers, a faith-based, not-for-profit provider of senior housing, care and services, announces three promotions. (Jul 29, 2008)

Christian Care Centers, a faith-based, not-for-profit provider of senior housing, care and services, announces three promotions. (Jul 29, 2008)

SMYRNA -- Naamans Little League had a lethal combination of pitching, power hitting and defense that was too much for Millsboro-Georgetown to overcome in the championship game of the Senior League state tournament Monday night. (Jul 29, 2008)

Eight years after Mercy Medical Center moved to Oshkoshs west side, the old hospital near Menominee Park will reopen its doors this fall as a luxury senior apartment complex. (Jul 29, 2008)

In describing the first-ever Larimer County Fair miniature horse show, show chairwoman Mary Lou Elder said Friday’s event would be a “small show,” then caught herself and laughed. She meant that many of the southern Colorado horse owners would not be able to make it because they would be preparing for the Douglas County Fair the following day. But the small description also fit the horses. (Jul 29, 2008)

As a senior director for insurer Health Care Service (HCSC) in Dallas, Steve Thompson is used to learning from his company mentor. But on a Tuesday morning in June, standing on a hill in eastern Pennsylvania, he heard from a new business adviser: General John Buford, a Union cavalry officer in the U.S. Civil War. (Jul 29, 2008)

One best practice forward-looking companies have adopted is being proactive with online conversations that criticize, question -- or hopefully compliment -- a company's products or services. Not enough companies do this, of course, and of those that do, most do it out of curiosity more than anything else, Kingsley Jegan Joseph, senior product manager of Successforce.com, told CRM Buyer. (Jul 29, 2008)

Assistance to Seniors (CHATS), she leaves her executive director position confident the future of the organization is secure. “I know there is strong passion and commitment here,” she said. (Jul 29, 2008)

Veteran world music star Papa Wendo, considered the father of the Congolese Rumba, has died aged 82, an NGO announced Tuesday. (Jul 29, 2008)

The appeal was brought forward by Needham residents David S. And Alisa Simoes, who also own a home on Mayflower Street where the Nurturing Nest is located. (Jul 29, 2008)

Nurses say given the state of the elder care sector is in, it is not surprising many people are worried about putting their loved ones into homes. (Jul 30, 2008)

A beautiful day brought out lots of senior citizens for the Senior Expo last week, where dozens of health care, residential facility, and other support service representatives met with seniors from throughout the DeKalb County area. (Jul 30, 2008)

Voters will decide whether to approve the Senior Citizens Service Fund in the Aug. 5 election. If the tax measure passes, it would increase property taxes by 5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to provide services for people 60 and older. (Jul 30, 2008)

Lawyer and radio host James Walker has made a living advising California senior citizens on how to shift the cost of their nursing home care to taxpayers. James Walker (Jul 30, 2008)

MUNCIE-- Charity Bishop may not be a senior citizen, but that doesn't mean she's not concerned about what the future holds for older Hoosiers in Delaware County. (Jul 30, 2008)

MANILA, Philippines -- Former Batangas governor Jose Antonio Leviste will present former National Bureau of Investigation director Epimaco Velasco, father of senior state prosecutor Emmanuel Velasco, as a witness in his murder trial. (Jul 30, 2008)

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (NYSE: FMS)(FWB:FME): (Jul 30, 2008)

Design your own special hat and join the 'Crazy Hat Day' fun at the Tulare Senior Center. (Jul 30, 2008)

LOS ANGELES----MySpace, the world’s premier social network, today announced five new additions to the company’s expanding senior executive team across several key fields including Engineering, Marketing, Advertising, Business Development and Customer Care. (Jul 30, 2008)

Here is the Swampscott Council on Aging Senior Center schedule for Aug. 4-8. including news about a special driver education class especially desgned for older adults. Unless noted, activities are at the Senior Center, 200 Essex St. ... (Jul 30, 2008)

LOS ANGELES, BUSINESS WIRE -- MySpace, the world's premier social network, today announced five new additions to the company's expanding senior executive team across several key fields including Engineering, Marketing, Advertising, Business Development and Customer Care. New leadership roles include an SVP of Engineering, SVP Marketing, SVP of Customer Care, Vice President of Business ... (Jul 30, 2008)

Tips and resources so you can make better decisions about elder care. (Jul 30, 2008)

Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center will sponsor an informational seminar open to the public on long-term care planning with featured speaker Curtis J. Ford at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 275 E. Carl Sandburg Drive. (Jul 30, 2008)

Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Jeff Elder District Court Judge of the 2nd Judicial District. (Jul 30, 2008)

Secretary of Elder Affairs Michael Festa will visit SeniorCare, Inc., on Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. (Jul 30, 2008)

Health care providers on the South Shore face barriers to getting services to area seniors. (Jul 31, 2008)

Gov. Sebelius elevated Jeff Elder to the bench Wednesday, appointing him to the newly created District Court judicial position serving Jefferson, Jackson, Pottawattamie, and Wabaunsee Counties. (Jul 31, 2008)

A Duplicate Bridge Tournament took place at the Coppell Senior Center on July 15. Twenty teams entered the tournament which was led by Tournament Director Ray Pezzillo. Winning first place in the North/South section was the team of Charlene Gilbert and Gene Wuller. (Jul 31, 2008)

Christian Care Centers, a faith-based, not-for-profit provider of senior housing, care and services, announces three promotions. (Jul 31, 2008)

Many people are one illness away from financial ruin because of the costs of medical care. Every year, 2 million people file for bankruptcy, driven by health care expenses. (Jul 31, 2008)

Voters will decide whether to approve the Senior Citizens Service Fund in the Aug. 5 election. If the tax measure passes, it would increase property taxes by 5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to provide services for people 60 and older. (Jul 31, 2008)

It is, according to federal prosecutors, the scene of the crime. But as potential illegal payout, it appears a paltry trade for what could be the ruin of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens's long legacy of public service. (Jul 31, 2008)

SMYRNA -- Naamans Little League had a lethal combination of pitching, power hitting and defense that was too much for Millsboro-Georgetown to overcome in the championship game of the Senior League state tournament Monday night. (Jul 31, 2008)

Ten senior managers and executives have been trimmed from New Brunswick's health care system by combining four regional health authorities into one francophone institution. (Jul 31, 2008)

MINNEAPOLIS----UnitedHealthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group , today announced the appointment of Kathryn Sullivan as CEO, Central Region, and Jeff Lucht as Senior Vice President. (Jul 31, 2008)

OZAUKEE COUNTY - Free dental care is available to disabled, senior citizen, poor or uninsured residents of Ozaukee County. (Jul 31, 2008)

United Premier Medical Group today announced a stock-for-stock merger with China Health Care Corporation. The combined Company will operate under the name China Health Care Corporation, and will assume and execute United Premier Medical Group's business plan as its sole business. China Health Care Corporation will retain United Premier Medical Group's senior management and its current board of ... (Jul 31, 2008)

Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the nation, and Home Instead Senior Care wants to help Clarksvillians avoid being victimized. (Aug 1, 2008)

YAKIMA, Wash-Yakima has a big need right now for dental hygienists to treat senior citizens.  (Aug 1, 2008)

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