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Company moves into KC market with urgent care centers
Concentra is not exactly a household name in health care. For most of its history, the privately held company based in Addison, Texas, has focused on occupational health, such as workers compensation and drug screenings. Now Concentra is pumping up its profile with employers and individual consumers. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:59:02 GMT)

Senior Fair slated for Friday
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. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:58:30 GMT)

Osseo takes 1st at State Emergency Care Competition
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. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:42:18 GMT)

Families struggle to find quality senior care
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. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:28:31 GMT)

Senior demands better care
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.[...] (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:15 GMT)

Woman injured in Box Elder house fire in critical condition
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. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:59:52 GMT)

Council’s new body to run city care services
ALMOST 9000 Glasgow City Council carers have a new employer. Cordia, created by the city council, today takes over the work of the former Direct and Care Services department. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:46:55 GMT)

Health and care inspections
On the eve of the great jamboree to re-regulate finance, one by-product of the earlier Brownian stance on regulation comes to fruition. The NHS and social care inspection commissions will be amalgamated today, along with a third body which keeps an eye on detentions under the Mental Health Act. The merger is one of a myriad set out in the 2005 budget when - with the slogan "not a light touch but ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:31:34 GMT)

Moving UTMB an 'excellent opportunity'
LEAGUE CITY If UT regents move the medical branch off the island, League City would gain jobs, new businesses and top-notch health care. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:36:55 GMT)

UTMB ends treat-and-transfer,' shuts ER
GALVESTON UTMB has closed its emergency room, ending a treat and transfer program. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:47:44 GMT)

Taylor Care nursing home closes
YONKERS - A ventilator prevents Shirley Centrillo from doing a lot of things but doesn't stop her from mouthing 'I love you' when her daughter, Louann, gives her a hug. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:23:59 GMT)

Health care officials lead $100,000 club
Hamilton’s health-care officials topped the list of public sector salary earners in 2008 with St. Joseph’s Healthcare president and chief executive officer Kevin Smith at the financial peak taking in over $620,000 in 2008. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:27:22 GMT)

Research and Markets: Aging Populations: Senior Consumers No Longer See Themselves As Old, But Instead See Age As A ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Aging Populations: Changing Personal Care Needs and Behaviors of Senior Consumers" report to their offering. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Elder abuse on the rise
Peel Regional Police are seeing an increasing number of elderly people being abused. A report submitted to the force's Police Services Board recently showed that reported cases of elder abuse went up 18 per cent last year. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:45:23 GMT)

Caretaker arrested for financial elder abuse
A 60-year-old caretaker has been arrested on charges of financial elder abuse after she was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Palm Desert resident she was hired to take care of, officials said today. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:03:08 GMT)

Ill Prepared for Long-Term Health Care
The high cost of long-term health care will drag down the quality of life for nearly two-thirds of today's retirees. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:58:37 GMT)

Nepalnews Feature
With tubes and needles attached to his wrist and various parts of his frail body and nurses regularly checking on him, Sunny Nakarmi, 20, is struggling between life and death at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Blue Cross Hospital in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu after he was hit by a U.S embassy vehicle just a day ahead of Holi festival on March 9. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:08:51 GMT)

Agency gets contract for Alzheimer's care
Senior Access has won a $75,214 contract from the county for providing adult day care services to Alzheimer's patients. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:55:45 GMT)

Emeritus Senior Living Announces National Branding Initiative
Emeritus Senior Living, a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and memory care services to seniors announces the steps it's taken to unify its brand across all communities through its brand promise, renamed communities, new collateral and its redesigned website. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Hearing set on plans for senior apartments at Kane
April 13 will be an important date for the developers of a proposed "continuum of care" community for senior citizens at the Kane Regional Center in Ross. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:39:18 GMT)

New Law Comes Into Force To Strengthen Protection Of Vulnerable People, UK
Some of the most vulnerable people in society will be better protected against abuse and poor care as a result of new legislation coming into force today.Â People who lack capacity in hospitals and care homes will now be protected by a new law known as the 'Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards'. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:19:25 GMT)

Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior Are there any special computers out there designed for senior citizens? My 70-year-old mother would like to get a home computer so she can use the Internet and e-mail but she's not computer savvy at all. Computer Shopping Cindy Dear Cindy, There are actually several senior-friendly options on the market that can help your mother join the computer age. Here's what you should ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:26:32 GMT)

Shard Villa gets reprieve from closing
SALISBURY — Shard Villa trustees will not proceed with their previously stated direction of closing the elder care facility this fall. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:36:03 GMT)

Ill Prepared for Long-Term Health Care
The high cost of long-term health care will drag down the quality of life for nearly two-thirds of today's retirees. It can cost $77,000 a year for a nursing home room and $20,000 for in-home care, expenses that many people are ill prepared to absorb, said the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:08:41 GMT)

Burn victim in medical coma; fire blamed on propane leak
The Box Elder woman burned in a house fire Friday has suffered second- and third-degree burns over 50 percent to 60 percent of her body. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:55:10 GMT)

Woman arrested on suspicion of financial elder abuse
A 60-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of financial elder abuse in Palm Desert, authorities said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:18:09 GMT)

Health Care Home Invasion
GE and Intel bet there's a huge market in taking care of the elderly outside of hospitals. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:44:58 GMT)

Elder half of mother-daughter Craigslist team pleads guilty to promoting prostitution
Traci Young, the Northeast Philly woman who made up one half of a mother-daughter team allegedly offering "erotic services" in a Craigslist ad last year, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of promoting prostitution and conspiracy. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:00:58 GMT)

Utah Utes football: Senior linebacker Sylvester not satisfied
For the second consecutive year, the Utah Utes have a previous team captain participating in spring ball. Senior linebacker Stevenson Sylvester is following a path similar to that of quarterback Brian Johnson. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:24:43 GMT)

Paterson touts health-care improvements
ALBANY - While Gov. David Paterson yesterday touted the state budget's increased spending on primary and preventive health care, hospital groups said cuts to those institutions would lead to big service reductions and layoffs. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:40:33 GMT)

Gozo Age Concern’ and AD ask for Senior Citizens' Care homes and adequate services in Gozo
The Gozitan NGO, "Gozo Age Concern" (GAC) and Alternattiva Demokratika (AD) - The Green Party have made a joint appeal to the authorities to set up Senior Citizens' Care homes in Gozo and other services related to the Care of the Elderly. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:55:55 GMT)

Need a job? Verizon has 100 openings in Irvine
Job benefits include annual bonuses, profit sharing and health care starting on Day 1. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:27:01 GMT)

AG's office starts training program on elder abuse
In September, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden gave his staff a directive to alert, train and protect the elderly and now it's coming to fruition. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:47:43 GMT)

GAC makes appeal to set up Senior care homes in Gozo
Over 21.5% of the inhabitants of the Island of Gozo are senior citizens over the of 60 and amount to over 7,000 people, Rev. Fr. Mario said. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:36:46 GMT)

Intel, GE announce health care research partnership
Santa Clara chipmaker Intel on Thursday announced a $250 million research partnership with General Electric to develop innovative health-care products to help the elderly and others maintain independence in their own homes. More Intel news (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:59:31 GMT)

Caretaker accused of fleecing $100K from senior couple
A woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 in money and jewelry from a senior couple for whom she was a caretaker got the couple to lend her much of the money, according to court records. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:18:16 GMT)

Company Profile for Workplace Options, Inc.
----Workplace Options develops employee service offerings in a comprehensive range of areas from workplace wellness initiatives to child and elder care, from concierge services to back-up care services. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:40:00 GMT)

Workers Allege Rights, Pay Violations: Protest Seeks Overtime Wages from Madison Earth Care
By Marianne Sullivan, Source Senior Staff Writer: JUNTA for Progressive Action and four former employees of Madison Earth Care Services are alleging the local landscape and design company owes its workers “thousands of dollars” in overtime wages and has violated both state and federal labor laws. Robert Blundon, president and founder of the company, said, in part, “Madison Earth Care Services ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:36:03 GMT)

Woman Accused of Stealing Money During Home Care Job
PALM DESERT - A 60-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of financial elder abuse in Palm Desert, authorities said. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:40:40 GMT)

Community Calendar
Conference on Aging to explore local health and care issues, including economy Hope Hospice and Community Services will host the Eighth Annual Southwest Florida Conference on Aging, to be held in Fort Myers on Friday, April 17. The Conference is sponsored by Osterhout, McKinney, & Prather, PA., Elder Law Attorneys. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:35:36 GMT)

Elder Flushing survivors recall Armenian Genocide
Two Armenian women who live in a Flushing home for the elderly recalled their experiences escaping the genocide that killed most of their family members and nearly 1 million other people in the Ottoman Empire just under 100 years ago during a remembrance of the massacre held by the Armenian House. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:16:13 GMT)

North Side event to focus on looming senior care 'tsunami'
The well-intentioned but fragmented system that cares for older adults will be overwhelmed when baby boomers start turning 65 in 2011, said a health official moderating a panel discussion Tuesday in the North Side. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:03:50 GMT)

HHHC TO HOST FOOT CARE CLINIC AT AYNSLEY PLACE
Home Health & Hospice Care (HHHC) is now hosting a Foot Care Clinic Aynsley Place, 80 Lake Street in Nashua. The clinic is open to the public and will be held on Friday, April 17 from 9am to 12:30pm. ... - Laurie Dufault (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:27:21 GMT)

Scholarships open to health care students
New West Health Services is continuing its “Health Care for Montanans” scholarship program to help keep Montana health care students in Montana after graduation. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:46:16 GMT)

Hatch reintroduces elder-abuse bill
Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., have reintroduced a bill — for the fourth Congress in a row — designed to help protect the elderly from abuse. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:18:41 GMT)

Glen Lake senior living proposal on hold
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. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:38:02 GMT)

Theft charges lodged against pastor, wife
A Des Moines pastor and his wife allegedly misspent $100,000 they were in entrusted with to care for their elderly parents. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:13:31 GMT)

MSU grad named 'Outstanding Senior'
HARBOR SPRINGS — Marleah Dean received one of 20 "Outstanding Senior Awards" from Michigan State University at an awards ceremony on Sunday, March 29. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:28:58 GMT)

New member of Quorum of Twelve: Elder Neil L. Andersen
Elder Neil Linden Andersen, 51, is the newest member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve, having been presented and sustained in Saturday morning's opening session of the church's 179th Annual General Conference. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:13:22 GMT)

Senior Scene
A full version of activities appears on our Web site at www.southcoasttoday.com. The list is updated every Sunday. A condensed version of senior center and council on aging activities is published in The Standard-Times every Sunday. Listings for trip... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:05:20 GMT)

The crisis in long-term care: A peek into the gray future in a Minnesota county
gray future Wheaton in Traverse County now has one of the oldest populations in the nation — and what's happening there is what lies ahead (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:41 GMT)

Elder Claudio R.M. Costa Presidency of the Seventy
Priesthood holders have four important responsibilities: family, employer, the Lord's work and ourselves. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:19:08 GMT)

HOT JOBS: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN: 'A front-line caregiving job'
While she waits to get into nursing school, Marissa Worthington enrolled in training as a patient care technician to gain health care experience. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:23:39 GMT)

Logan native new LDS apostle
Elder Neil L. Andersen sits next to his wife Kathy Andersen prior to the start of a press conference Saturday April 4, 2009 in Salt Lake City. Elder Andersen was sustained as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:18:50 GMT)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission Says Health Care Reform Won't Solve Nation's Health Problems
Essential as health care reform is, it will not be enough to close most of the gap between how healthy Americans are and how healthy they could be. Without urgent action to take proven steps that can make a big difference in health, America's children could have sicker, shorter lives than their parents, according to a prominent national commission. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:03:35 GMT)

Help for Those Facing a Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, the most complete website for all facets of finding senior care launches. [PR.com - April 05, 2009] (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:42:10 GMT)

Help For Those Facing A Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, A Complete Website For All Facets Of Finding Senior Care Launches! (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT)

Help For Those Facing A Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, A Complete Website For All Facets Of Finding Senior Care Launches! (PRWeb Apr 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:12:13 GMT)

Southeast Senior Services holds regional drivers' training
Southeast Senior Services held a special drivers workshop in Juneau from March 17 to 20. Senior center drivers from Angoon, Haines, Hoonah, Kake, Ketchikan, Klawock, Sitka, Wrangell, Yakutat and four Juneau Care-A-Van drivers participated. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:20:00 GMT)

LOOK WHO’S WALKING!
The story : Nari’s men’s collection was a “reaction to” 26/11. “Before 26/11, people were working and drinking aimlessly without a care but post that incident, life has changed. This collection starts with hope that is represented by white and then ends with dark black,” explains the designer. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:29:40 GMT)

Health Care Industry Moves Slowly Onto the Internet
The health care industry, a well-known laggard in information technology, is where most of corporate America was a decade or more ago in adopting Internet-style computing. There are innovators, intriguing experiments and lots of interest, but the technology hasn’t yet gone mainstream. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:32:42 GMT)

Mental health care burdens prisons
Ohio prisons projected spending $64 million on inmates' mental health care in 2006 — or $8.7 million more than prison officials planned to spend on meals. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:33:18 GMT)

Filipino couple in California faces up to 25 years for forced labor
LOS ANGELES — The Filipina owner of two elder care homes in Long Beach in California faces 25 years in federal prison after she pleaded guilty early last week to two forced labor offenses for bringing illegal aliens into the United States and forcing two of them to work at her businesses. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:13 GMT)

Senior Care for Veterans Enlists TransMedia Group as their Public Relations Firm of Record
known Aid and Attendance program. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT)

The North Bay’s health care leaders: Napa County
(Listed alphabetically) Beatrice Bostick Community Health Clinic Ole 1141 Pear Tree Lane Ste. 100, Napa 94558 707-254-1770 www.clinicole.org Clinic Ole Executive Director Beatrice Bostick began her health care career as a volunteer in rural villages in Togo, West Africa. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:08:10 GMT)

Elder Pharma inks tie-up with Dr Weigret of Germany
Elder Pharmaceutical, a Rs 550 crore Mumbai-based pharma company, has entered strategic alliance with Chemische fabric Dr Weigert GmbH & Co, KG, Germany (Dr Weigert) to tap Rs 750 crore infection control related segment. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:01:07 GMT)

Ronald Doria Joins Alger as Vice President, Senior Analyst
Fred Alger Management, Inc. , a leading asset management firm, today announced that Ronald Doria has joined as Vice President, Senior Analyst for Alger covering the Health Care sector. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:15:00 GMT)

Griffey's career bookend with Mariners: From teen star to elder statesman
MINNEAPOLIS – A member of the Seattle Mariners as a teenager, Ken Griffey Jr. has come home a (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:33:27 GMT)

Batavia Park District holds senior expo
The Batavia Park District and Alden of Waterford Continuing Care Retirement Community will present a Super Savvy Senior Expo on April 15. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:53:33 GMT)

Christian Companion Senior Care to Open in Memphis
CORDOVA, Tenn., April 6 / Christian Newswire / -- Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, is opening an office in Cordova, Tenn. The grand opening will be on April 8, 2009. The new office is located at 1160 Vickery Lane, Suite 6, Cordova, Tenn., 38016. Grand opening festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:00:48 GMT)

Christian Companion Senior Care to Open in Memphis
CORDOVA, Tenn., April 6 -- Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation’s first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, is opening an office in Cordova, Tenn. The grand opening will be on April 8, 2009. The new office is located at 1160 Vickery Lane, Suite 6, Cordova, Tenn., 38016. Grand opening festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last until 3:30 p.m. Free ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:56:49 GMT)

LDS church elder's dog comments spark response
It was a brief moment in the 10 hours of general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But a few words about kids and dogs drew all eyes in the room from the TV to Alison Faulkner. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:10:35 GMT)

A Good Age: Get ready for your future
At its 4th annual conference, South Shore Elder Services in Braintree will focus on how boomers can prepare for their own retirement years as well as caring for elderly parents. The evening program is scheduled for May 19 in Braintree. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:15:32 GMT)

How to Save Money on Senior Care
(ARA) - With America's population aging, billions of dollars are spent each year on senior care expenses. But with economic worries affecting many families, cutting costs has become more important than ever. With a little creativity, seniors and their families can save a substantial amount of money. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:33:14 GMT)

Parents killed; 2 sisters put lives on hold to care for siblings
2 Palatine sisters put their lives on hold to care for their siblings after their parents are killed in a horrific crash Vania and Noemi Aguirre, the daughters of hardworking immigrants, were attending Harper College in Palatine and dreaming of better futures when they witnessed a horrific car crash that killed their parents and shattered their lives. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:40:36 GMT)

Parents killed in crash; sisters care for siblings
2 Palatine sisters put their lives on hold to care for their siblings after their parents are killed in a horrific crash Vania and Noemi Aguirre and their sister were following in another car when their parents' Saturn collided head-on with a Honda Civic that had veered into their lane on a Barrington Hills road. Their father and mother were pronounced dead at the scene. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:36:07 GMT)

Long-term care aid for vets, spouses
Dear Savvy Senior (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:05:39 GMT)

New York Life Names Michael Gallo to Head Up Long-Term Care Operation
NEW YORK----New York Life Insurance Company today announced that Michael Gallo has been appointed Senior Vice President of the company's Long-Term Care Operation, based in Austin, Texas. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT)

Conference on Aging to Explore Local Health and Care Issues, Including Economy
Hope Hospice and Community Services will host the Eighth Annual Southwest Florida Conference on Aging, to be held in Fort Myers on Friday, April 17. The Conference is sponsored by Osterhout, McKinney, & Prather, PA., Elder Law Attorneys. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:51:59 GMT)

Lincoln Financial Group Announces Family Care Reimbursement Benefit Rider on LTD Policies
Lincoln Financial Group today announced the introduction of a Family Care Reimbursement Benefit rider on its group long-term disability insurance product. Lincoln already offers one of the most generous LTD policies on the market and -- with the addition of this optional benefit -- employers now have another solution to help partially disabled insureds overcome family care cost concerns as they ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:16:00 GMT)

Health Care REIT, Inc. Closes $133 Million Freddie Mac Mortgage Loan
TOLEDO, Ohio----Health Care REIT, Inc. announced today that it closed a $133 million first mortgage loan secured by 12 senior housing properties with multiple levels of service. The 10-year debt has a fixed interest rate of 6.10%. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:09:00 GMT)

Coping the elder boom in the city
The generation that created the “Baby Boom” has given birth to an entirely new phenomenon in West Roxbury: the Elder Explosion. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:20:42 GMT)

Old Colony Elder Services to Hold Elder Care Expo on April 14th
Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton will hold an “Elder Care Expo” for seniors and caregivers on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m. at the Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton. This is a FREE event. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:48:36 GMT)

Q&A with David Panteleakos, administrator of Westview Health Care Center
A recent U.S. News and World Report ranked Westview Health Care Center in Dayville among the top nursing homes in the nation. Westview Administrator David Panteleakos talks about the prestigious ranking and the state and future of elder care. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:55:49 GMT)

Sen. Rockefeller talks health care with senior citizens
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Charleston resident Sandy Fisher got divorced a year ago and lost her private health insurance.She told U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller that she has had to postpone medical tests and visits to physicians because she had such difficulty ge... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:17:14 GMT)

In A Child's Shoes / April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Box Elder County, and the shoes serves as a reminder
BRIGHAM CITY -- One hundred and ninety small pair of shoes dotted the front steps of the Box Elder Court House on Tuesday morning. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:24:48 GMT)

Boulder County seeks volunteers for senior care program
Boulder County is looking for volunteers to help with its respite care program, which matches volunteers one-on-one with frail, older adults who live alone or with caregivers. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:46:25 GMT)

JRCL delivering quality senior care
The Jewish Rehabilitation Centers for Living's recently launched Home Care Division is delivering quality home care services to communities on the North Shore. "I want to thank you so much for bringing Rosa into my mother Helen's life. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:00:26 GMT)

Gillibrand's Plan to Improve Senior Care
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is reaching out to the city's seniors and touting a plan to help them out. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: New York's junior senator toured three Brooklyn senior citizen cen.... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:22:15 GMT)

Warren County senior care service's 'Give a Caregiver a Break' essay contest features $16,000 in prizes
For the fourth year, Home Instead Senior Care of Warren and Hunterdon Counties is sponsoring the "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest. Eligible to enter are family caregivers who care for someone age 65 or over. Write about the... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:18:11 GMT)

New York Life names new SVP of long-term care operation
New York Life Insurance Company has appointed Michael Gallo as senior vice president of the companys long-term care operation, based in Austin, Texas. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:39:47 GMT)

Congressman Posey hears Indian River County seniors' concerns about health care, taxes and economy
Health care, taxes and the economy were just three of the issues Congressman Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, addressed during a senior roundtable Wednesday afternoon at the County Administration Complex. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:17:42 GMT)

Book offers realistic look at elder care
"Nasty, Brutish and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare" by Ira Rosofsky (Avery, $25) (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:11:44 GMT)

In the Neighborhood
HelpNet will play host to a panel of experts to discuss, "The Silent Struggle: Balancing Work and Elder Care," from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Burnham Brook Community Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:43:09 GMT)

Struggling to Take Care of Its Own
Closing of industry nursing home shows economy's impact on elder care. April 08, 2009 By Simi Horwitz For three and a half years, Mary Stellar has been a patient at the Motion Picture & Television Fund nursing home in Woodland Hills, Calif. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:20:45 GMT)

Ill. home elder care workers may be cut
Illinois seniors who need assistance with home chores could see less of their state-paid helpers because of a tight state budget. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:51:23 GMT)

Senior Citizens Club to meet
The next monthly meeting of the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Club will be Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at the center, 399 Heald Lane. The program will be presented by Pat Smorzewski, director of Fallbrook Hospital Home Health and Hospice for the past nine years. Stephanie Shaffer, MSW will also be attending. They will speak on Advance Directive for Health Care and will provide forms for everyone ... (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:10:04 GMT)

Care homes threaten to turn away more residents
others also read... Residential care home operators are warning persistent underfunding will force them to turn away growing numbers of incoming patients with complex care needs. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:57:47 GMT)

Senior strives for patient care improvements
Kurt Herzer, a senior public health major and Woodrow Wilson scholar, has a prodigious research résumé that contains co-authored book chapters, awards from international conferences and accolades from physician scientists and clinicians with whom he has worked. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:49:07 GMT)

Senior care program may have to scale back services
Some seniors who depend on hired “homemakers” to wash their laundry, cook their meals and give them baths might get a little less help around the house. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:01:34 GMT)

Woman avoids jail in elder theft case, must pay back $44,000
The caregiver of an elderly Eau Claire man who died in September 2003, convicted of taking more than $40,000 from the man's bank account over a two-year period, will spend five years on probation. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:09:23 GMT)

Gardening part of alternative elder-care method
The St. Clare Manor Garden Club sounded like a church choir in full voice as Barbara Huet led the gardeners in the club song. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:14:11 GMT)

Lourdes rolls out senior care program
First came all-inclusive vacations. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:24:30 GMT)

Senior Care Meeting April 23
State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) will be holding an informational meeting for senior citizens about protecting themselves and their loved ones from abuse at care facilities. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:29:26 GMT)

Trinity plans session regarding elder care
Life presents us with many challenges and decisions. As one ages there are certain concerns that should be addressed. 1. What happens when facing complex questions regarding long term care, short term care, or assisted living or home care? (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:53:34 GMT)

Legislators and Mystic Valley Elder Services discuss cost-effectiveness of home care for elders
Mystic Valley Elder Services recently held its annual legislative breakfast and invited legislators from its eight communities to discuss the importance of community-based care for elders. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:40:43 GMT)

Stressed Health Care Workers Battle 'Compassion Fatigue'
FRIDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- A type of emotional burnout called "compassion fatigue" is common among doctors, nurses and other health care workers tending to people with cancer, yet experts say little research has been done on the phenomenon, which can lead to anxiety, cynicism, chronic tiredness, irritability and problem drinking. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:03:46 GMT)

New content for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion coming?
Filed under: Expansions , RPG While Bethesda Softworks is still releasing downloadable expansions for its latest game Fallout 3 , it's looking like they are also working on . . . something . . . for their last major game, the fantasy RPG Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion . While that game was released over three years ago, Bethesda Softworks's PR head Pete Hines tells Gamasutra that the title " . . . . ... (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:10:01 GMT)

Elder care advocate holds another meeting in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS -- Elder care advocate Wes Bledsoe told fewer than 100 people Thursday that he is confident that investigations into alleged abuse at the Hot Springs nursing home will be resolved. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:15:32 GMT)

Norovirus suspected at two Davis elder care sites
Two elder care facilities in Davis are working with Yolo County health officials to contain a suspected outbreak of a gastrointestinal virus believed to have already infected more than 70 seniors in the past several days. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:15:40 GMT)

Elder Abuse to be Focus of Three Year Program for Local Group
The Atlantic Community Health Promotion Network is gearing up for a three year program focusing on elder abuse. Executive Director Lisa Pike says the new program is funded by Service Canada through the New Horizons Project. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:20:59 GMT)

MOC Child Care & Head Start Services declares 'Week of the Young Child'
FITCHBURG -- As education specialist for MOC Child Care & Head Start Service's Hosmer site located at 110 South St. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:21:54 GMT)

Health care directives are session's topic
Attorneys from the Stearns-Benton Bar Association will give a presentation on health care directives from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at St. Cloud Public Library. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:04:16 GMT)

Senior Center explains expansion plan
An informational session held Friday to answer questions regarding the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center and its proposed expansion brought up many concerns from community members-but perhaps without resolution. The expansion would cost approximately $1.6 million and would add an adult day care facility and 24-hour respite care to the center, an expense that many worry is too costly for ... (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:11:53 GMT)

Participants in medical trials can earn money, get free care
Julie Elder's patients need more lab tests, medications or medical supplies than they can afford. That's when she checks her list of clinical trials. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:10:42 GMT)

AskMyRN.com Adds New Blog; Encourages Safety and Proper Senior Home Care
Launching in the summer of 2008, AskMyRN.com has quickly become one of the most helpful websites that gives tips on senior care, particularly for people who are becoming caretakers for their relatives. The website has recently added a new blog. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Ask Amy: Take senior discount in stride
DEAR AMY: After a meal in a local restaurant I discovered to my horror that I had been given a "senior discount." Thinking I might have been given someone else's bill, I called this to the attention of my waitress. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:04:48 GMT)

Meet the city's 'new' senior center
Wentworth Connections aims to be a magnet for the Seacoast senior community. But the first step in attracting anyone is making sure they know who you are. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:12:42 GMT)

Long-term care gets ignored
The high cost of long-term health care will drag down the quality of life for nearly two-thirds of today's retirees. It can cost $77,000 a year for a nursing home room and $20,000 for in-home care, expenses that many people are ill prepared to absorb, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College said. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:15:18 GMT)

Senior expo to feature 80 exhibitors
While society as a whole continues to age, questions regarding housing issues, financial security and home health care are on the minds of many seniors and caregivers. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:39:19 GMT)

Seniors address health care at State Capitol
AARP Oklahoma today announced it will host a Virtual Kitchen Table tour to bring attention to the health care crisis facing residents of Oklahoma and to unveil its health reform priorities for 2009.The first stop on the tour today will be at the State Capitol during Senior Day followed by a stop at the Baptist Community Clinic in Oklahoma City. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:30:05 GMT)

Core Health Care's research may get boost from stimulus
Core Health Care’s vision to improve rehabilitative care for people with brain injuries could get a boost from the federal stimulus package. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:39:09 GMT)

Tax scammers target unsuspecting senior citizens
Older people often have more money and can often be intimidated into parting with it, particularly if they believe they're dealing with someone from the Internal Revenue Service or law enforcement, said Sharon Ludwig, spokeswoman for Home Instead Senior Care in Riverside, Calif., which provides nonmedical care for seniors in their homes. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:42:11 GMT)

Elder care: Gather parents' medical data before emergency arises
If you help care for an elderly parent — or will do so in the future — it's smart to plan ahead for an emergency room visit. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:19:50 GMT)