Elder Care News 09/2008 (Page 8)

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Last week I indicated that because of recent restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid, long-term care insurance is even more important in an... (Sep 28, 2008)

Senior citizens and their family members have an opportunity to attend the second annual Senior Health & Resource Fair, "Celebrating Seniors," organized by Elgin Senior Providers Network. (Sep 28, 2008)

A Chelsea nonprofit is helping blaze the trail for an alternative type of nursing care through a new $30 million facility it is erecting on Admiral's Hill. (Sep 28, 2008)

After a lengthy public hearing and testimony from many of the 50 residents in attendance, the Golden Valley City Council on Sept. 16 voted 3-2 to approve a new senior citizen facility at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road. (Sep 28, 2008)

The second annual Ventura County Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. (Sep 28, 2008)

SHERIDAN -- As she watched her father’s health deteriorate because of Alzheimer’s disease, Candra Day was devastated to admit she could not provide the care he needed. Once in a nursing home, his health continued to decline, and Day sought alternative care for him. (Sep 28, 2008)

SHERIDAN -- As fundraising continues on an innovative model for residential long-term elder care in Sheridan, organizers say they are eager to build a small, community residence that feels more like home than an institution. (Sep 28, 2008)

(ARA) - When Jody found her grandmother Florence, a strong, 77-year-old woman affectionately called "Mama", vacuuming the front lawn one day, Jody finally decided it was time to move her to a dependent care facility. The decision was not easy. (Sep 28, 2008)

Eighteen car owners had their vehicle troubles addressed at this year's Car Care Clinic, which went on at Halter's Body Shop Saturday. (Sep 28, 2008)

Northeast Etowah Senior Outreach Services (Sep 28, 2008)

AN ELDERLY indigenous woman burned to death at a government-funded aged care centre that had no night-time supervision and was the subject of a complaint to the federal Health Department that documented neglect, unhygienic conditions and inadequate facilities. (Sep 29, 2008)

AUSTIN, TEXAS (KXAN) -- Police are looking for a woman suspected in stealing credit cards from the elderly. There is an arrest warrant out for Sandra Kegler, a care giver at Parsons House assisted living center in North Austin. (Sep 29, 2008)

Parliament's health select committee has made a range of recommendations about funding the aged-care workforce and improving quality of care. (Sep 29, 2008)

CANTON Aultman Health Foundation is offering free general health screenings and informational booths on senior care from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Sep 29, 2008)

Providence Senior and Community Services is close to acquiring a site in Everett to build a $9.7 million, 20-bed hospice care center, filling an unmet need in Snohomish County and expanding the state’s hospice capacity as the population ages. (Sep 29, 2008)

Construction is well under way on a 91,000-square-foot senior-living facility at 8225 Whipps Mill Road, in the Lyndon area. (Sep 29, 2008)

After a lengthy public hearing and testimony from many of the 50 residents in attendance, the Golden Valley City Council on Sept. 16 voted 3-2 to approve a new senior citizen facility at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road. (Sep 29, 2008)

Florida Hospital’s Centra Care will open its 18th urgent health care center Sept. 29 in Winter Park, with plans to open another five during the next three years in an effort to keep pace with Central Florida’s population growth. (Sep 29, 2008)

There can be little respite for home caregivers of the elderly; senior centers are for the able-bodied and nursing homes offer 24-hour care away from home. (Sep 29, 2008)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73d761/baby_personal_care) has announced the addition of the "Baby Personal Care in Australia to 2011" report to their offering. (Sep 29, 2008)

SHERIDAN -- As she watched her father’s health deteriorate because of Alzheimer’s disease, Candra Day was devastated to admit she could not provide the care he needed. Once in a nursing home, his health continued to decline, and Day sought alternative care for him. (Sep 29, 2008)

SHERIDAN -- As fundraising continues on an innovative model for residential long-term elder care in Sheridan, organizers say they are eager to build a small, community residence that feels more like home than an institution. (Sep 29, 2008)

Kaiser Modesto Medical Center, which opens to patients Wednesday, is certain to have an impact on health care in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. (Sep 29, 2008)

Pam Klaus has been named to serve as the new director of the Union County Community Care Train, a locally supported organization that assists families and residents by providing food and toys to those who experience economic difficulties during the holiday season. (Sep 29, 2008)

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne will convene a two-day conference in Honolulu today to develop strategies and programs to improve health care in the Pacific Islands. (Sep 29, 2008)

Staff photo by Angela Brown -- Distinguished elder Gladys Cook, seated, and volunteer Jocelyne Durand, join in A Sunset Walk to Remember outside the Lions Den at Island Park on Sunday. About 75 people took part in the walk. (Sep 29, 2008)

The Vero Senior Center activities is temporarily relocated to enable the organization to evaluate and make repairs to the Senior Center building. The center sustained water damage during Tropical Storm Fay. (Sep 30, 2008)

Child-care provider drops founder as CEO as markets continue to wait for the annual accounts. (Sep 30, 2008)

Computer skills, any level, 5 to 7 p.m. today, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Cost $7 members; $10 others. Reservations, 316-267-0197. Bingo Party, 9:55 a.m. today, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Reservations, 316-263-3703. Diabetes, with Joy Sloan, 9-week session for anyone who has or is at risk for developing diabetes, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1, ... (Sep 30, 2008)

After a lengthy public hearing and testimony from many of the 50 residents in attendance, the Golden Valley City Council on Sept. 16 voted 3-2 to approve a new senior citizen facility at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road. (Sep 30, 2008)

Felix Varela Senior High School can be a noisy place, given 3,340 teenagers thundering through the hallways, and the honking -- only some of which comes from the parking lot. (Sep 30, 2008)

ANSONIA — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, will hold his annual senior fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway. (Sep 30, 2008)

Services are 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home in Urbana, with Elder Carl DeFreece officiating. Music will be provided by Bobby Darby, Ellen Sparks, Kathy Dickerson, Russ Weeks and area churches. Burial is in Big Niangua Cemetery at Roach. (Sep 30, 2008)

Ted Sobol today will for the final time check in and out of Reid Hospital & Health Care Services for work. (Sep 30, 2008)

No matter how much success she enjoys the rest of her career, senior Ashley Swanson of Powers Catholic might not win a more important golf tournament than the one she captured Monday. (Sep 30, 2008)

Entrepreneur Aaron Nelson has opened a Home Helpers franchise to serve senior citizens in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth and southern Milwaukee counties. (Sep 30, 2008)

Senior citizens from Clark County had the chance to load up on health care information and services at last weekends health fair. The Clark County pet of the week is Baby Doll, a pretty little kitten. Many felines and canines are available at the shelter. Columnist June Thompson takes a lighter look at a meat not everyone likes venison. Read more news from your community on the Marshfield ... (Sep 30, 2008)

Felix Varela Senior High School can be a noisy place, given 3,340 teenagers thundering through the hallways, and the honking -- only some of which comes from the parking lot. (Sep 30, 2008)

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