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Lingle must enable work of long-term care panel
Home is where the heart is, but too often it's not where enough of Hawaiçi's elderly residents find themselves in their later years. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:55:35 GMT)

2008 10 Who Care Awards
What is the 10 Who Care Awards? The 10 Who Care Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals throughout the area performing great public service, but largely without recognition. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:45:56 GMT)

3 wild and crazy guys take Key West by storm
Sometimes the best part about being single is the ability to be spontaneous. There are no strings attached (unless you have to get care for a pet). There are no worries or second thoughts. You just go and see what happens. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:06:24 GMT)

Nutrition Is The Bedrock Of Good Care, Says Help The Aged, UK
Reacting to figures obtained by the Conservatives, which show the number of errors relating to poor nutrition in NHS hospitals has almost doubled in two years, Charlotte Potter, Senior Policy Officer at Help the Aged, says: "A high increase like this might be a result of better reporting of errors, which would be a good thing. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:10:17 GMT)

'If we can get away with this'
Law enforcement faces several barriers in identifying, prosecuting and preventing elder abuse, experts said Thursday. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:29:48 GMT)

Check out activities at Bonner Senior Center
PORTAGE | Bonner Senior Center, 5800 Lexington Ave., offers a variety of activities for senior citizens. An annual membership is $10. Participants must be 55 years or older. For information about Bonner Senior Center, call (219) 762-1522 or 762-3591. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:25:59 GMT)

Care home official says she's off the hook
A senior official at St. Joseph's at Fleming feels she's been exonerated by an investigation by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, but the Canadian Union of Public Employees says it wants to see the details of the investigation. CUPE Local 2280 filed a complaint on July [...] (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:33:59 GMT)

Salutes
Eight kupuna were recently honored for service within their communities by the state Executive Office on Aging and the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. They are: Irene Nagao and Tom Poy of Hawai'i County; Naoko Ho and Richard Kashiwabara of Kaua'i County; Gwendolyn Ewalani Shim and Gordon Cockett of Maui County; and Gladys Takamoto and Norberto Baysa, M.D., of Honolulu County. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:13:08 GMT)

Nigeria: Presidency Tasks Niger Delta On New Values
The Minister of Special Duties in the Presidency, Elder Godsay Orubebe, has enjoined all stake holders in the Oil and Gas industry in the Niger Delta region to come together and embrace what he called the "new thinking" of the administration of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, towards alleviating the many developmental challenges facing the people of the area. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:27:46 GMT)

New mosque offers convenient location as center for faith
About 15 men prayed in a room downstairs near the elder brother, a Muslim male who led the service. It was the Friday lunchtime holy service of the new mosque in town, The Islamic Learning Center, located at 2117 Wrightsville Ave. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:36:24 GMT)

Sunrise Senior Living lost $70M in 2007
Sunrise Senior Living Inc., which filed its 2007 financial results Thursday, posted a $70.3 million loss for the year. (SRZ) (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:02:52 GMT)

Day Care Provider's License Revoked
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services revokes a Blue Springs' woman's home child care license. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:04:13 GMT)

Matt Littman: McCain to America's Youth: "Get Off My Lawn!"
McCain's ads are not about racism; they are about hope -- the hope that the American people are so stupid that they care more about Paris Hilton than they do about their jobs, the environment, and foreign policy. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:39:58 GMT)

Shot bridegroom in intensive care
A critically-ill man shot on his honeymoon is in intensive care in a UK hospital as the body of his wife is also flown home. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:44:48 GMT)

Robinson bows to 'elder statesman' Tomkins
FIVE-TIME Olympian Clint Robinson would be thrilled to carry the Australian flag at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games on Friday night, but he tipped that the honour would go to "the elder statesman", rower James Tomkins. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:54:19 GMT)

Applications open for program to keep seniors in their homes
TAHLEQUAH—Applications are now being accepted for a program designed to keep people in their communities rather than nursing facilities. The new Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a program for people age 55 or more who are eligible for nursing home care. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:31:49 GMT)

WCJC to host senior bingo party Monday
Wharton County Junior College's Senior Citizen Program is hosting bingo games from 2-3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at the WCJC Senior Center in the LaDieu Building, 911 Boling Hwy. Seniors ages 60 or older can enjoy playing bingo with other seniors. Prizes and refreshments will be furnished by Angels Care Home Health. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:19:43 GMT)

Senior Living Options Steering Committee Meets For First Time
The purpose of this committee is to investigate new ways of serving our senior population and making improvements to the Sanford Health Care Center. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:25:07 GMT)

ELECTION PREVIEW: Tax increase would benefit senior services
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. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:02:29 GMT)

Elder abuse is frequent, but not investigated
Law enforcement faces several barriers in identifying, prosecuting and preventing elder abuse, experts said Thursday. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:58:18 GMT)

Brooks Announces Day Care Changes
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is making some changes to offset New York State funding cuts to the subsidized day care program. The county said the state fiscal crisis created a $12 million shortfall for the program. Brooks said subsidized day care is a vital program for low income families. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:22:47 GMT)

Seniors decry fee hikes for long-term care
Hiking long-term care fees is hard to swallow when it won't boost quality, says the chairman of the Elder Advocates of Alberta Society. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:19:41 GMT)

Myanmar Muslims stay put despite Bangladesh misery
Shansida Begum finally has a home with four relatively sturdy walls and a roof to keep out southern Bangladesh's heavy monsoon rains. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:59:41 GMT)

Birmingham council illegally sent children into care in Jersey, MP report reveals
At least five children were illegally placed in care on Jersey by Birmingham social services, which then lost track of them, an inquiry by an MP has revealed. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:10:12 GMT)

Continuing-care retirement facilities are increasingly popular with seniors
Bob and Jean Weinfeld say they've just made the last move of their lives. The older couple sold their house in Richardson, Texas, and settled into the Legacy at Willow Bend, a new continuing-care retirement community in Plano, Texas, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:51:37 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, 03 Aug 2008 05:13:13 GMT)

Elder Law: Clinical Alzheimer's trial offered in Lee
Before I begin my update on Medicaid, I wanted to say that a few days ago I received an e-mail from David D. Michie, Ph. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:16:11 GMT)

Elder abuse is frequent, but not investigated
Law enforcement faces several barriers in identifying, prosecuting and preventing elder abuse, experts said Thursday. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:27:27 GMT)

Heat Affecting Golf Spectators At U.S. Senior Open
Another day of blistering heat at the U.S. Senior Open. Two are hospitalized for dehydration and are reportedly okay. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:07:25 GMT)

Senior village to start construction
UNION -- Construction should start within a couple of weeks on Good Shepherd Village at Endwell, a senior citizens' retirement community planned for a 63-acre plot northeast of Sally Piper and Farm to Market roads, said Michael Keenan, president and chief executive officer. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:51:54 GMT)

'Good tiredness' can offer a chance to reflect
Advice, resources and how-to tips on elder care for the Bay Area (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:28:29 GMT)

Review Madonna’s brother dishes dirt in sad pop memoir
Pop culture is littered with celebrities and their lesser-than siblings. For every Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears, there’s an Ashlee, Ali or Jamie Lynn, yearning to prove they’re talented, too. In some cases, it’s true – Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine, Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal, John and Joan Cusack. Occasionally, a younger sibling outshines the elder – Julia and Eric ... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:39:10 GMT)

Elder Watch aims to expand help to at-home seniors
ALLOUEZ It was two years ago that John Flannery saw a need to help the older population in the village. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:10:14 GMT)

Health care REIT looking good
In April 2007, health care facilities owner Ventas (VTR) had what might be called a "senior moment." In a good way. The company grew in size and stature by closing a nearly $2 billion acquisition of senior housing complexes owned by Sunrise Senior Living REIT. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:11:22 GMT)

Renovation a boon for elders
This fall, one of the oldest adult care homes in the Islands will wrap up a five-year, $17 million renovation to expand its services and quadruple its skilled nursing home bed space at a time when the need for elder care has never been greater. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:11:40 GMT)

Senior Notes
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. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:55:33 GMT)

Somerton Senior Center construction slated for October
SOMERTON - Construction of a new senior center here got a boost this week when the city council approved a site. The council approved locating the center at site at Valle del Desierto senior apartments administered by the nonprofit Housing America Corporation. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:10:49 GMT)

Council may privatise care home services over strike
Scotland's largest local authority could withdraw from providing care homes for the elderly if strike action by hundreds of residential workers goes ahead. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:02:11 GMT)

Chattanooga: Church to build senior housing
Chattanooga’s largest church is getting into the senior living business. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:20:13 GMT)

Center works to improve senior care
SPRING VALLEY - Big changes are in store for senior housing, assisted living and a wellness facility in Spring Valley. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:09:13 GMT)

Home expands for needs of senior clientele
Palolo Chinese Home is one of the oldest care homes in the U.S. founded by an Asian community. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:09:07 GMT)

Medicaid puts greater responsibility on families for nursing home payments
Elderly or infirm Western New Yorkers seeking to spend down or transfer assets to qualify for Medicaid are finding it increasingly difficult because of changed rules, and a new law will make it even tougher. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:22:33 GMT)

MSGas Selects Oracle(R) Utilities Customer Care and Billing to Help Maximize Billing Efficiency
Oracle today announced that MSGas (http:// http://www.msgas.com.br), a growing gas utility in Brazil, has selected Oracle® Utilities Customer Care and Billing to help streamline billing processes and optimize customer satisfaction. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:45:49 GMT)

Caring Community
The United Way of Comal County hopes to raise $1 million, 2008 campaign chairman Nathan Pence said Friday. The nonprofit aids more than 20 local agencies, including groups devoted to youth and family services, senior citizens and crisis care. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:55:20 GMT)

NEWPolice await state findings in elder abuse case
Thomasville police are waiting for state findings in a local abuse case involving an elderly woman and two mentally challenged adults. All were under the care of a man, the woman's son, who has been charged in the case and was released from jail on a $25,000 bond. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:54:48 GMT)

Senior Citizens Expo Grows in Monroe County
A place for senior citizens to get information in the Poconos is growing, as more and more people struggle to make ends meet. This was the seventh year for the Senior Citizens Expo in Monroe County. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:38:59 GMT)

Police awaiting state findings in elder abuse case
THOMASVILLE — An elderly woman and two mentally challenged adults, victims in an abuse case opened by Thomasville police in mid-July, are being cared for in a nursing home and an assisted living/personal care home, respectively. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:09:58 GMT)

Menomonie council OKs senior care unit
MENOMONIE - City Council members Monday approved amending a part of the White Pine planned unit development, allowing the construction of a 30-bed memory care unit for senior citizens rather than two four-unit apartment buildings. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:52 GMT)

SENIOR CALENDAR
Butler County Association of Retired School Personnel , for any retired school personnel, 11:30 a.m. today, Andover Pizza Hut Italian Bistro, 307 N. Andover Road, Andover. Call Carol Musick, 316-733-2064, or e-mail duettc@sbcglobal.net . Prairie View caregiver group, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Life Care Center of Andover, 621 W. 21st St., Andover. Free. Andover Senior Center breakfast, ... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:12:02 GMT)

Animal awareness and education
"Charity begins at home" they say. Sometimes it's not so. Some children have witnessed animal cruelty in front of their very eyes by elder siblings or parents. Some have also seen it being done by elder mates. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:50:37 GMT)

Panel backs senior tax freeze
Rutherford County senior citizens on a lower fixed income moved a step closer to getting a break on property taxes Monday night. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:05:39 GMT)

Senior Notes
Financial Planner Bill Clark with The Clark Financial Group will provide a “Retirement Tips” program at 11:30 a.m. today at the Coppell Senior Center. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:10:08 GMT)

Start-Ups: The Elder Expert
Amy Fuchs is an elder care consultant and started The Elder Expert LLC in February 2008. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:47:57 GMT)

How Britain Shops 2008: Personal Care: Detailed Overview of Customers' Shopping Habits
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "How Britain Shops 2008: Personal Care" report to their offering. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:35:28 GMT)

Email This | Print This
GROWING HOME Care Program Needs You! Cases Local To You! Senior Independence, the Home Care division of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services is now providing home care services to older adults living your community. Cases available in Wooster, Orrville & Rittman area. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:44:03 GMT)

Nigeria: Presidentialism Vs Parliamentary System
In a recent newspaper interview, the renowned elder-statesman and former Federal Minister of Information, Chief Anthony Enahoro, revisited the age long debate in the country on the suitability or otherwise of either presidential or parliamentary system of governance for the Nigerian condition. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:26:50 GMT)

Department to honor caregiver
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Aging is seeking nominations for its Elder Caregiving Award. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:41:52 GMT)

Otterbein eyes major plans for retirement living (Comment)
Otterbein Homes wants to change the face of retirement living from traditional elder care to a multi-generational and culture-centered community. Don Gilmore, president and CEO of Otterbein, outlined a 20-year vision plan to members of the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce today, Aug. 5, at a legislative breakfast. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:50:44 GMT)

Senior directory available for free
The Solano County Senior Care Directory, 2008-09 is now available for seniors, family members, caregivers and others interested in the care of the aging population. The directory, published by Born To Age, also contains cost comparisons of home care nursing services, mortuary and funeral services and information on caring for aging parents, financing long term care and services available in the (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:21:28 GMT)

Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:16:18 GMT)

Texas Wants 8 Kids From Polygamist Sect Back in State Care
Child Protective Services filed a petition asking that the children go back into foster care, saying their mothers have refused to limit the children's contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:07:45 GMT)

Seniors proudly display art work at Riverview Senior Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD - "Si se puede!" Meaning "Yes we can!" the motto reflects the enthusiastic attitude of seniors at Riverview Senior Center as they created works of art - many for the first time - for a recent show. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:31:21 GMT)

Senior Tax Slips at Polls
A senior tax failed with voters in Buchanan County Tuesday. Voters shot down the property tax by more than 6,000 votes. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:03:18 GMT)

Texas agency wants eight sect children put back in foster care
By MICHELLE ROBERTS SAN ANTONIO — Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge Tuesday to place eight children from a polygamist sect’s ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. Child Protective Services filed petitions detailing alleged involvement in underage marriages by the children’s fathers or ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:20:30 GMT)

Senior citizens flock to Expo
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. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:24 GMT)

Texas agency wants eight sect children put back in foster care
The state's Child Protective Services says their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of involvement in underage marriages. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:10:33 GMT)

Hall spreading the word about golf's rules ''It's not that difficult to take care of the scorecard.'' JEFF HALL USGA
Players, coaches often don't know how to enforce them. Bruce Fleisher's disqualification didn't attract nearly the attention of Michelle Wie's, but both mattered equally to Jeff Hall. Signing the scorecard is a fundamental rule of tournament golf: Wie didn't do it at the LPGA State Farm Classic last month, and Fleisher failed to do so at the U.S. Senior Open last Saturday. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:12:37 GMT)

Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 (1:21 a.m.) Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a Texas polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:34:46 GMT)

Managing health care in retirement
The big unknown is how much you'll need for rising health care costs. Estimates from the financial industry run high. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Most states yet to notify Parents care law
New Delhi, Aug 6 : The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, which came into force last year, is yet to be notified by most of states. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:51:50 GMT)

Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a Texas polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. Child Protective Services filed petitions asking Texas District Judge Barbara Walther to place the six girls and two boys belonging to four ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:05:16 GMT)

Texas Wants 8 Kids From Sect Back in State Care
Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a Texas polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:17:59 GMT)

Woman Sentenced in Elder Abuse Case
A woman who says she stole money from a person she was taking care of will spend time in jail. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:51:09 GMT)

Texas authorities want eight FLDS children back in foster care
Updated: 4:03 PM- Texas authorities have asked a judge to place eight children from a polygamous sect back in foster care after their mothers refused to sign safety plans that limit their contact with men involved in underage marriages. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:19:04 GMT)

Va. State Police issue Senior Alert
PORTSMOUTH, VA. (WAVY.com) -- Virginia State Police have issued a Senior Alert on behalf of the Caroline, Va. Sheriff's Office. Richard Robertson, 71, is beleived to be in danger and was last seen August 3, walking away from the Bowling Green Health Care Center in Bowling Green, Va. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:54:38 GMT)

Home Helpers senior care launched in Lexington
The service offers non-medical and personal care for seniors and others. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:05:46 GMT)

U.S. and U.K. Backup Care Providers Form Strategic Alliance
A new relationship announced today between Colorado-based Work Options Group and London-based My Family Care will allow major multi-national firms with a presence in both the United States and the United Kingdom to offer a consistent employee benefit that reduces unscheduled absenteeism, boosts workplace productivity and supports employees with family care responsibilities. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:20:18 GMT)

Badly hurt infant moved out of intensive care
A baby boy fighting for his life in Starship Hospital in Auckland with non-accidental head injuries is improving. The four-month-old baby had been in Starship's intensive care unit for five days after an ambulance was called to his home in Papakura, south of Auckland, on Saturday. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:30:38 GMT)

HIV care being decentralized to clinics
In a bid to improve the level of care for people infected with HIV, primary health care facilities or local public clinics will be in a position to extend their medical services to those patients, according to Director of the HIV/AIDS Center, Rosa Mae Bain. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:52:01 GMT)

Shaler student's senior project raises money for MS
Shaler student Hillary Gaskill has a reason for her senior project that goes beyond simply fulfilling requirements. read more » (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:27:01 GMT)

Indictments granted over day care scam
The owners of 10 southwest Missouri day care centers have been indicted on federal conspiracy charges for submitting false information to the government and getting more than $100,000 in fraudulent reimbursements. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:03:23 GMT)

State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012" report to their offering. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:08:28 GMT)

South Shore Elder Services annual picnic
South Shore Elder Services will hold its summer picnic for seniors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Thursday at Pageant Field in Quincy. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:29:33 GMT)

U.S. Renal Care Appoints Chief Medical Officer
DALLAS----U.S. Renal Care Inc. , a leading provider of outpatient kidney dialysis services, will strengthen its executive team with the addition of Dr. Stan Lindenfeld as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:43:00 GMT)

Most Americans Want Health Care Reform
THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The vast majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S. health care system, and 82 percent think it needs to be overhauled, a new survey found. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:02:45 GMT)

U.S. Renal Care Appoints Chief Medical Officer
U.S. Renal Care Inc. (USRC), a leading provider of outpatient kidney dialysis services, will strengthen its executive team with the addition of Dr. Stan Lindenfeld as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. Lindenfeld has more than 30 years of medical, dialysis and nephrology experience. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:05:18 GMT)

Senior Groups Holding Shredding Event
Anderson, SC- Home Instead Senior Care and The Legacy are having their 1st Annual Paper Shredding Event at The Legacy, 3501 Hwy 81 in Anderson, on Saturday August 16th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:32:45 GMT)

Philanthropist says fundraising for seniors is a ‘personal project'
A financial analyst by day and a budding philanthropist by night, Adam Nihmey is proposing to establish Ottawa’s first community endowment fund to improve elder care, at a time when the city’s senior population is rising dramatically. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:24:33 GMT)

Missouri suspends license of Northland day care
The state of Missouri has suspended the license of a Northland day care after children there allegedly were repeatedly left unattended and close to Barry Road. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:24:55 GMT)

Boy dies of hand, foot and mouth disease in Singapore
A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy died on Wednesday in Singapore after being diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease, the first fatality here since 2001. His elder sister has also been infected, but no details are available on her condition. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:40:59 GMT)

Older Hispanics find health care lacking
Florida is facing an explosion in its number of elderly Hispanic residents, raising concerns about the strain on a health-care system little prepared to handle their unique needs. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:09:11 GMT)

Care home apologises after granting 90-year-old's wish to be served fish supper by a man in a THONG
A care home has been forced to apologise after a member of staff granted a 90-year-old woman's lifelong wish - to be served fish and chips by a man wearing a thong. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:02:19 GMT)

Open house shows off cabins, elder day care
ORI Anuenue Hale is holding a public open house today and tomorrow to show off its new Elder Day Care Wellness Center. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:11:42 GMT)

Care home grants grandmother, 90, lifelong wish to be served fish supper by a man in a THONG
When a 90 year old woman asked to be served fish and chips by a waiter wearing a thong, the care home was happy to oblige. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:31:49 GMT)

New Mexico, Other States Implementing Legislation To Ensure Culturally Competent Care
New Mexico is among a "handful of states that are legislating culturally competent care" to ensure that health care providers receive appropriate training, the AP/Las Cruces Sun-News reports. According to the AP/Sun-News, the way a physician enters a room and greets and communicates with patients can be viewed differently by different cultures. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:11:31 GMT)

Formation Capital / Senior Care Development to Lease 14 Skilled Nursing Facilities and 1 Assisted Living Facility ...
Formation Capital, LLC and an affiliate of Senior Care Development, LLC today announced they have signed an agreement with subsidiaries of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. to lease 14 skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:54:00 GMT)

Most Americans Want Health Care Reform
Title: Most Americans Want Health Care Reform Category: Health News Created: 8/8/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/8/2008 (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:30:21 GMT)

Nurse's aid deemed fit to stand trial for elder abuse
Nurse's aid deemed fit to stand trial for elder abuse (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:03:33 GMT)

N.B. health board cuts eliminate 23 senior management jobs in one authority
The amalgamation of New Brunswick's eight health authorities will mean the loss of about 23 senior management positions in one of the two new boards that are being created in the province. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:11:57 GMT)

Health care groups watching race closely
Campaign contributors in the hospital and health care industries are supporting the opponent of a St. Joseph doctor running to keep his seat in the Missouri House of Representatives. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:11:58 GMT)

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new senior independent living facility
MARSHALL — Keystone Properties, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25 in Marshall for a privately-developed senior independent living facility expected to be open in early fall of 2009. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:06:05 GMT)

Health-care shakeup offers little for city
Some of Fredericton's top health-care executives will be moving in a new direction now that Regional Health Authority B's new corporate structure was announced Friday. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:12:25 GMT)

Respected elder Phillip dies at 96
People of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are mourning the loss of one of their most respected elders, 96-year-old Joshua "Maqista" Phillip. He died July 30, 2008, at Providence Extended Care Center in Anchorage. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:55:49 GMT)

Residents should get to vote on Sheltered Care Home
Residents should get to vote on Sheltered Care Home The Sheltered Care Home in Edwardsville has served the mentally ill, the elderly and the developmentally disabled for more than a century. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:20:04 GMT)

Delaware County OKs levy for senior services
Delaware County voters this week stepped to the plate for area senior citizens by passing a levy to renew and increase funding for the Delaware County Council for Older Adults. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:27:38 GMT)

Senior Notes
Financial Planner Bill Clark with The Clark Financial Group will provide a “Retirement Tips” program at 11:30 a.m. today at the Coppell Senior Center. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:11:07 GMT)

Throw momma from the train
Abuse comes in many forms, and one of the most unrecognised is elder abuse. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:57:58 GMT)

Few doctors report abuse of elderly patients
Doctors in almost every state are required by law to report suspected elder abuse of their patients. But hardly any of them do, even if they fear that their silence may subject an elderly person to continued abuse at the hands of a caregiver. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:14:09 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, 10 Aug 2008 05:17:17 GMT)

New senior health center opening in Torrance
Seniors will have more options for health care and prescription drug coverage thanks to a partnership between Little Company of Mary and a private health plan tailored specifically for those on Medicare. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:01:45 GMT)

Senior service
Affordable maintenance programs are helping more elderly keep their homes Mary Ellen Stewart fills her towering brownstone with pictures taken by her late husband. Her life with him and in this house is marked by the glossy art pieces she glances at when she walks by. She's lived here since 1973.Stewart, 79, has been taking care of the Albany home ? with four floors of living space, and two ... (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:13:25 GMT)

Medicaid planning is not unethical or immoral
Medicaid will pay for an individual's long-term care needsm, but only after he or she is poor. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:16:20 GMT)

Services threatened for vulnerable seniors
Advice, resources and how-to tips on elder care for the Bay Area (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:23:32 GMT)

Honoring health care's 'hidden heroes'
LOWELL -- Deb Chausse said she loves helping homeless families as a job. She enjoys the fact she can give people shelter, food and health care. "(My work) gives me enormous satisfaction," said Chausse, executive director for House of Hope. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:55:39 GMT)

Senior Notes
Financial Planner Bill Clark with The Clark Financial Group will provide a “Retirement Tips” program at 11:30 a.m. today at the Coppell Senior Center. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:26:07 GMT)

Report: Texas short more than 4,500 primary care providers
By 2015, Texas would need more than 4,500 additional primary care doctors and other medical professionals to serve all of its residents who have limited access to health care, according to a report being released today by the National Association of Community Health Centers. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:00:24 GMT)

Highview Hills Senior Care Facility
Complete coverage of business and the economy in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota, including retail, health care, manufacturing, financial services, energy, information technology and small business, with blogs and columns by the Star Tribune's Neal St. Anthony and Dick Youngblood. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:44:00 GMT)

UNCG professor creates hiring tool for home health
After decades of screening entry-level manufacturing job applicants, a UNC-Greensboro business professor is taking his methods to elder care employers. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:47:15 GMT)

Officials dedicate LIFE center in Chambersburg to manage health care needs
CHAMBERSBURG -- Carleen Skiles, 68, lives independently in a cottage at Luther Ridge Retirement Community in Chambersburg and -- like most seniors -- relishes her independence. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:19:00 GMT)

It's never too soon to have a health care proxy in place
Imagine what would happen if you were suddenly unable to communicate because of an accident or life-threatening illness. Who would know what kind of care you would -- or wouldn't -- want? Is someone ready to make important health care decisions on your behalf? (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:41:56 GMT)

Appreciative of caregivers who truly care
When he spotted two of the staff members, he called out to them. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:42:17 GMT)

URAC Reveals Distinguished Judges??? Panel for 2009 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection ...
Awards will recognize best practices in consumer decision-making and consumer health improvement across the health care management spectrum. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

Balance coaching 'matters'
Elder Connection is printed in larger type for the benefit of our senior readers. ... (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:11:14 GMT)

Town unites for annual Athens-CU social
ATHENS — For the first time in 22 years, Jean Beasley wasn’t racing around the Campus Beautiful of Concord University, taking care of last minute details related to the annual Athens-Concord Social, because this year, all she had to do was show up. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:15:54 GMT)

The LaSalle Group, Inc. and Constant Care Management Company Announce New Leadership
DALLAS----Formerly under joint operation, leading assisted living real estate developer, The LaSalle Group, Inc. , and management organization, Constant Care Management Company , announced changes to their corporate structures and a new generation of leaders. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Melville lawyers take day off to prepare own wills
It's not often that workers and their spouses take a whole morning of office time to discuss their wills, living wills, health care proxies and powers of attorney. But that's what happened Friday at the Melville office of Genser Dubow Genser & Cona Llp, an elder law and estate planning firm. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:03:08 GMT)

Conseco Announces Plan to Transfer Conseco Senior Health Insurance Company to Independent Trust; Transfer Subject to ...
Conseco, Inc. today announced a plan to transfer Conseco Senior Health Insurance Company to an independent trust to be named Senior Health Care Oversight Trust for the exclusive benefit of CSHI's long-term care policyholders. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Susan Angelo to Lead Managed Care Liability Business at OneBeacon Professional Partners
OneBeacon Professional Partners, a member of OneBeacon Insurance Group , today announced the appointment of Susan Angelo as senior vice president of managed care. In her new role, she will be responsible for all product, business development and underwriting strategies for managed care liability, reporting to Steve Spina, who oversees the health-care business for the company. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:30:00 GMT)

Twenty Hours of Caregiving Provided Free to Veterans and their Families from Homewatch CareGivers "We Care for ...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.----To honor U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifice, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of in-home care, is offering up to 20 hours of free in-home care to disabled U.S. military veterans of any conflict--from World War II and Korea to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq--through its "We Care for ... (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Home Care Agencies Staffing Challenge Solved With Caregiverlist.com
Caregiverlist.com, the nation's online destination dedicated to connecting seniors with quality senior care choices, is helping home care agencies keep up with the demand for senior in-home care services as the caregiving recruitment source for the industry. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:25:00 GMT)

Research translates into successful community practice to improve elder health
It is not easy to translate research into practice, and a therapy that works well in the sterile research lab is not always successful in the real world. Researchers across the country are driven not only to discover new treatments but also to make sure their treatments are designed to be used successfully in a variety of community settings. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:52:01 GMT)

Elder Care Fair on Thursday will educate senior citizens
Senior citizens can learn about the many resources available to them during the Park County Elder Care Fair on Aug. 14 at Cody Auditorium. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:18:12 GMT)

New Episode of Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME Focuses on Selecting a Caregiving Provider; Explores Different Types of ...
Episode 9 of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME features Kirsten Goulde, LivHOME Vice President of Human Resources, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different types of caregiving providers, including large companies, smaller providers and individuals who offer caregiving services. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Senior Home care Providers keep Expanding Throughout the US
Preferred Care At Home is celebrating the opening their latest location in Anderson County in their ongoing effort to provide quality care services in the senior home care area. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Health care cost growth expected to slow
A new survey predicts that health care costs will increase more than 10 percent next year, a rate that - while it far outpaces inflation - is significantly lower than similar hikes in recent years. A report released by Aon Consulting Worldwide estimates... (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:35:45 GMT)

Health care costs forecast to climb 10%
Health care costs are expected to rise more than 10 percent into next year, according to a survey of insurers by Aon Consulting Worldwide. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:06:45 GMT)

Evidence-Based Tai Chi Program Prevents Falls Among Older Adults
Research translates into successful community practice to improve elder health It is not easy to translate research into practice, and a therapy that works well in the sterile research lab is not always successful in the real world. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:14:36 GMT)

Interview: Barbara Young, chair of the Care Quality Commission
John Carvel questions the new Care Quality Commission chairwoman about the future regulation of health and social care in England and whether her affiliation to Labour will inhibit her independence (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:19:11 GMT)

Indiana Senator Offers Obama Risks and Rewards
Evan Bayh?s advocacy for the Iraq war could hurt his prospects for getting on the Democratic ticket. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:25:08 GMT)

Senior urges more government assistance
A Central Alberta senior questions the fairness of the province allowing long-term care operators to pass higher fees onto their patrons. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:01:15 GMT)