Elder Care News 03/2009 (Page 8)

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A new report, LIVING LONGER ON LESS IN MASSACHUSETTS: The New Economic (In)Security of Seniors, issued by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP) at Brandeis University finds that Massachusetts seniors face widespread financial insecurity. Almost 7 in 10 senior households in Massachusetts lack sufficient resources for long-term economic security, according to the study. (Mar 28, 2009)

Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas is sponsoring a free Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church, 276 E. Hundley Drive. (Mar 28, 2009)

Astros shortstop Aaron Boone is out of intensive care and resting comfortably following open heart surgery performed Thursday at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. (Mar 28, 2009)

After some shocking revelations of mistreatment at long-term care homes in recent years, lawmakers are eyeing bills aimed at protecting seniors and helping their families obtain information about homes. (Mar 28, 2009)

Facing financing issues, St. Therese Southwest Inc. has requested a delay in the Minnetonka City Council's consideration of its proposed 150-unit senior living complex in Glen Lake. (Mar 29, 2009)

Osseo Senior High's Opportunities in Emergency Health Care program, also known as OEC, hosted the 23rd Annual State Emergency Care Competition at Park Center High School on Feb. 28, with Herzing University as a sponsor. (Mar 29, 2009)

The London Museums Hub seeks a collections care specialist to coordinate a programme of strategic collection care initiatives for museums in the London region. (Mar 29, 2009)

The King's Fund has made two new appointments to its policy team. Candace Imison, who worked in strategy at the Department of Health and has held a number of senior management and board-level roles within NHS providers and commissioners, has been appointed to the role of Deputy Director of Policy; and Catherine Foot, former Head of Policy at Cancer Research UK, to the role of Senior Fellow. (Mar 29, 2009)

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) announced the appointment of Eileen Ehudin Beard, CNM, FNP, MS as Senior Practice Advisor. In her new position, she will provide technical support to ACNM members regarding clinical and practice issues. (Mar 29, 2009)

The beats are rough, cribbed from 50 Cent's "In Da Club," but the words ring sweet:I'm the cat with the foot truck (Mar 29, 2009)

Osseo Senior High's Opportunities in Emergency Health Care program, also known as OEC, hosted the 23rd Annual State Emergency Care Competition at Park Center High School on Feb. 28, with Herzing University as a sponsor. (Mar 30, 2009)

Free Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality, Local Home Care Providers in Massachusetts. (Mar 30, 2009)

EPILEPSY care services in the Lothians have been "reinvigorated" thanks to key appointments and investment, senior NHS staff have said. (Mar 30, 2009)

As seniors live longer and adult children struggle to find a way to care for them without traveling long distances, a phenomenon is sweeping the country. Parents and children are buying homes together. (Mar 30, 2009)

MANSFIELD -- Tra'Cario Thompson said violence at Mansfield Senior High School did a 180 when Principal Mike Dixon arrived last year. (Mar 30, 2009)

Christian County voters will decide next week on the fate of the county's Senior Citizens Service Fund. (Mar 30, 2009)

MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Most American teens don't receive the appropriate amount of preventive health services, even though this type of care can establish good health behaviors and discourage damaging behaviors that can affect teens for the rest of their life, a new study finds. (Mar 30, 2009)

By Fay Abrahamsson, Courier Senior Staff Writer:     The barns at Woodruff Farm are undergoing their own version of a barn raising. Instead of new barns being erected, the antique barns are literally being raised a few feet off the ground in order to accommodate a new, poured foundation.     In less than a year, the Guilford Day Care Center, which is renovating the two barns for its new ... (Mar 30, 2009)

MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Most American teens don't receive the appropriate amount of preventive health services, even though this type of care can establish good health... (Mar 30, 2009)

TAMPA, Fla.----Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference tomorrow at 2 p.m. EDT to discuss its 2009 Industry Outlook for U.S. Continuing Care Retirement Communities . The call will be hosted by Jim Mitchell and Jim LeBuhn, both Senior Directors in Fitch's Public Finance Group. (Mar 30, 2009)

A multifaceted development under construction on Bloomingdale Avenue east of Providence Road is billed as the next generation of senior living communities. (Mar 31, 2009)

Marilyn Hein’s death is one of the most “horrendous” cases of elder neglect prosecutor Robert Zapf can recall. (Mar 31, 2009)

Charlotte Bogue is a healthy, active 79-year-old, and until recently thought she was pretty smart about taking care of her affairs. (Mar 31, 2009)

Osseo Senior High's Opportunities in Emergency Health Care program, also known as OEC, hosted the 23rd Annual State Emergency Care Competition at Park Center High School on Feb. 28, with Herzing University as a sponsor. (Mar 31, 2009)

The Senate Democrats' budget plan outlined Monday would cut more than $3 billion from state programs, including big slices from public schools, universities and health care over the next two years. (Mar 31, 2009)

BOSTON - Many here say the state's experiment in health-care reform is a great success. The governor said last week that 97 percent of residents had health insurance - the highest percentage in the nation. (Mar 31, 2009)

A Box Elder woman injured in a house fire Friday evening is in critical condition, and her husband in stable condition at a Colorado burn center. (Mar 31, 2009)

When Ray Linhoff's aunt, Barbara Gibson, entered Blanchette Place Care Center in January 2007 to recover from back surgery, the family thought she'd be back on her feet and out of the senior care center quickly. (Mar 31, 2009)

Two strokes have robbed Robert Stevens of his independence, but he's determined not to let a struggling health-care system take away his dignity. I'm not afraid to carry the banner for everybody here.[...] (Mar 31, 2009)

Concerns for Britney Spears' fragile state of mind have mounted after a voicemail message she allegedly left for her lawyers was leaked on the internet. (Mar 31, 2009)

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 31, 2009) - The Board of Directors of Chartwell Seniors Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CSH.UN) announced today that Mr. Brent Binions has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2009. Mr. Binions has more than twenty-five years of experience in the seniors housing and long-term care sector. A founder of Chartwell ... (Mar 31, 2009)

State Rep. Rob Kauffman, R-89, is inviting area seniors to attend his 2009 Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at the Old County Market Building in the South Gate Shopping Center, Chambersburg. Admission to the fair is free. (Mar 31, 2009)

The Senate Democrats' budget plan outlined Monday would cut more than $3 billion from state programs, including big slices from public schools, universities and health care over the next two years. • Budget cuts: Plan to sell WSP planes • State workers face cuts to health benefits (Mar 31, 2009)

- COMPLAINT & ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE - (Mar 31, 2009)

Aegis Living, a national leader in senior living and assisted living communities, is pleased to announce it is now offering a unique assisted living residence designed for those that need hospice care. (Mar 31, 2009)

ISSAQUAH, WA--(Marketwire - March 31, 2009) - Aegis Living, a national leader in senior living and assisted living communities, is pleased to announce it is now offering a unique assisted living residence designed for those that need hospice care. The newly remodeled Dogwood Cottage at Aegis of Issaquah is the only assisted living community in the region created specifically to accommodate ... (Mar 31, 2009)

Sen. Patricia Jehlen, D-Somerville, will continue to serve as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee of Elder Affairs, along with Representative Alice Wolf (Cambridge) as House Chair. (Mar 31, 2009)

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