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Rising costs of health care hamper retirees
DES MOINES, Iowa | 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. An analysis shows that when the cost of health care and long-term ... (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:45:36 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. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:26:21 GMT)

Care study favors role for elderly
Elderly people tend to be more satisfied with their care when they play a role in controlling it, such as helping hire and supervise the health aides who work in their homes. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:36:00 GMT)

Focus on Seniors: Funding and care available for the asking
In the aftermath of the elections, stimulus packages and now budget talks, state and national, we face many uncertainties. Many of us try to understand the ups and downs of the markets. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:46:30 GMT)

Health care surges locally despite soft U.S. economy
THE VILLAGES — Dr. Catheryne Ta knows a trend when she sees it. The young physician quickly deduced something interesting about The Villages medical industry while recently helping her sister set up a new dental practice in the community. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:57:55 GMT)

Tribute concert to benefit Chelmsford senior facility (comment on this story)
A 92-year-old Sudbury woman who spent decades providing music to audiences "with love" will be honoured at a tribute a concert on May 2. Proceeds from the Grand Concert Tribute to Chrissie Nemis will go to the new long-term care facility to be built in Chelmsford.[...] (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:22:24 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. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:53:38 GMT)

Mayor Simmons to address health care access
Mass Senior Action Council (MSAC) invited Mayor Denise Simmons to speak about health care access in Cambridge since the closing of local health centers. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:00:53 GMT)

Snyder team wins NU-HOPE tourney
The NU-HOPE Elder Care Services golf tournament has always enjoyed the support of the golfing community. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:14:57 GMT)

Aging gracefully: Planning can't end with retirement
Planning is a very important part of preparing to care for an elderly family member. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:18:43 GMT)

Volunteers pitch in to deliver meals at Twin Valley Senior Center
MONTPELIER – Volunteer chef Roger Huntington got to the Twin Valley Senior Center in Marshfield at 5 a.m. recently to cook up a new operation. ... - By SARAH HINCKLEY Times Argus Staff (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:07:40 GMT)

Senior Centers Matter Most In Recession, Boozman Says
LOWELL — The hot meals and free fellowship offered at senior centers matter most during a recession, when seniors lose both investments and interest income, 3rd District Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, said Monday. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:42:53 GMT)

Mo. unions seek to organize in-home care
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Voters approved it overwhelmingly, but Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature is refusing to fund a new council created to help coordinate in-home care providers. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:23:02 GMT)

Senior Housing Provider, Ecumen, Offers Insight for Developing Behavioral Alzheimer's Programs
New whitepaper looks at developing senior housing for behavioral Alzheimer's and dementia care (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Senior Tax Analyst From Thomson Reuters Provides Last Minute Tax-Filing Checklist
You're filling out forms, checking them twice, and the IRS will find out if you're naughty or nice. According to Bob D. Scharin, Senior Tax Analyst, the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters, taxpayers make mistakes each year. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT)

New concept homes for elder care open in Grand Rapids Township
Porter Hills Retirement Communities yesterday celebrated the grand opening of The Green House Homes, located at the Cook Valley Estates campus, 1049 East Paris Ave., with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:01:37 GMT)

Get the facts on elder abuse next week
The Brock Community Health Centre is offering local residents an opportunity to learn more about elder abuse. The organization is offering a free presentation next Wednesday (April 22) at the seniors' room in Cannington. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:07:37 GMT)

University Teams Researchers with Health Care Technology Company to Develop Novel Sensor Devices for the Elderly
When an older person is injured in a fall, the cost is significant, both in quality of life and medical expense. Wireless body sensor networks that monitor gait, being developed by University of Virginia researchers, could offer a solution on both fronts. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:26:01 GMT)

Kaiser Permanente Names Jed Weissberg, MD, as Senior Vice President, Quality and Care Delivery Excellence
Kaiser Permanente has announced that Jed Weissberg, MD, has been named senior vice president, quality and care delivery excellence. Weissberg has been with Kaiser Permanente for 25 years and has served as associate executive director, quality and performance improvement for The Permanente Federation since 1998. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT)

Workshop aims to increase access to medical care for senior citizens
Local physicians who take a few hours out of their busy schedules for a workshop this Thursday will benefit by becoming Medicare experts. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:56:17 GMT)

Kaiser Permanente names new SVP of quality care
Kaiser Permanente said Wednesday that Jed Weissberg, M.D., has been named senior vice president of quality and care delivery excellence. Weissberg had been associate executive director of quality and performance improvement for Kaiser’s Permanente Federation, which links its medical groups nationwide, since 1998. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:42:07 GMT)

How To Protect Senior Citizen's Bank Accounts
We are hearing more and more cases of money being stolen directly from a senior citizen's bank account, often from someone in charge of their care. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:57:19 GMT)

Canadian families provide $20B in care
TORONTO, April 14 (UPI) -- Unpaid family caregivers in Canada provide an estimated $20 billion worth of elder care a year, researchers calculate. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:02:36 GMT)

California forum sees complexity of health care changes
A health care forum convened by CalPERS on Tuesday proved how unwieldy and complicated it may be to overhaul the country's health care system. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:11:48 GMT)

Long-Term Care Gains Attention In Health Reform
As key lawmakers in Congress look at what's in and what's out of a national health reform plan, long-term care is gaining attention. WBUR's Martha Bebinger reports. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:29:49 GMT)

In-home care services for seniors face major cutbacks
Hundreds of senior citizens across the Fox Valley may see their in-home care hours cut in the coming weeks. And that will severely impact some seniors, who depend on "homemakers" from local agencies to cook their meals, do their laundry and clean their homes. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:01:21 GMT)

Panorama's 'Expose' Of Domiciliary Care Should Come As No Surprise, UK
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) has welcomed the Panorama programme 'Britain's Homecare scandal' as a timely reminder of what is commonly known by the sector, the regulators and by the Governments - both Westminster and Edinburgh. Domiciliary care is under-funded, and cannot easily deliver reliable quality care. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:17:12 GMT)

Senior center schedules seminar
Jordan Hospital and Cranberry Hospice and Palliative Care will offer a free seminar titled “The Most Important Health Care Decisions You Can Make” on Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:05:05 GMT)

Adult Well-Being Services Offers Valuable Resources For Caregivers
Adult Well-Being Services will host four conferences in Detroit and western Wayne County this spring to provide vital information and critical support to persons caring for older adults. The caregiving conferences will provide caregivers with information on issues ranging from legal and financial concerns to home health care, prescription assistance and long term care. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:19:00 GMT)

A 'friendly' guide to elder care
People kept telling Dick Edwards he should write a book. Finally, he took them up on it, and the result is "Mom, Dad ... Can We Talk?" -- a guide for adult children of aging parents. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:32:14 GMT)

HAA, HAA: Ron Wyden’s Health Care Plan Gets Some Love
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s plan to revamp America’s ailing health care system (the Healthy Americans Act a.k.a. HAA) is the subject of an adoring piece today in The New Republic. Writer William Galston notes that the plan advanced by Oregon’s senior Democratic senator and Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) has support from Republicans and Democrats. Beyond [...] (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:02:27 GMT)

Historical society founder dies
Barbara Dawson Photo by: Courtesy Barbara Dawson, 92, a retired teacher and school principal who co-authored a La Jolla history book and helped start the community's historical society, died April 6 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She had been living in an elder-care home just outside of La Jolla the last few years. "She was one of the founding leaders who organized La Jolla ... (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:43:17 GMT)

Seminars focus on elder care
By Philip Allmen (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:31:51 GMT)

End-of-life care planning urged
A document called an advance care directive is one of the most important gifts anyone can give their loved ones, Hawaii health-care officials stress. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:46:20 GMT)

NJ to announce results of senior care probe
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's public advocate on Thursday will announce the results of an 18-month investigation into an assisted living company. Assisted Living Concepts has been accused of discharging elderly residents after they spent their life savings. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:43:13 GMT)

N.J. to announce results of senior care probe
New Jersey's public advocate today will announce the results of an 18-month investigation into an assisted living company. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:45:36 GMT)

NJ to announce results of senior care probe
New Jersey's public advocate on Thursday will announce the results of an 18-month investigation into an assisted living company. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:48:54 GMT)

NJ to announce results of senior care probe
Associated Press - April 16, 2009 9:45 AM ET TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's public advocate on Thursday will announce the results of an 18-month investigation into an assisted living... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:54:17 GMT)

Senior center schedules clinics
Defensive driving instruction, eye care advice, hearing aid maintenance and lessons on being a good advocate for loved ones are all offered at the Mower County Senior Center. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:44:59 GMT)

NAHIT Offers Multiple Ways For Senior Health Care Executives To Access Practical, Proven Practices In HIT Adoption
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology has developed written summaries and posted complete replays on its web site of its Virtual Idea Exchanges. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:08:26 GMT)

Wellesley Chamber of Commerce, North Hill to host Senior Health Care Forum
On Friday, May 1, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. North Hill and the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce will offer a forum on Senior Health Care, which is open to the public. This forum, which will be held at North Hill, 865 Central Ave., Needham, www.northhill.org, is titled “All You Need to Know about Senior Health Care — Resource Alternatives for Retirees or Family and Employee Caregivers.” A panel ... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:43:39 GMT)

Speaker addresses issues of elder care, nursing homes
You're getting old, and you're getting sick more often. You want to continue living at home, but may have to consider moving into a nursing home. The subject is all too familiar, but one Marilyn Rantz loves to study so that, one day, it won't be so disheartening a thought after all. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:46:04 GMT)

Doctors 'must root out bad care'
NHS staff - and in particular doctors - must do more to tackle bad care, the head of the new health regulator says. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:56:26 GMT)

Holloway guilty of elder abuse
William Lowe’s family visited his grave Thursday to share some very good news. Lowe’s former caretaker, Linda Suzan Holloway, was convicted of elder abuse nearly three years after the 76-year-old man’s body was found in his Colusa home. “We’re (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:10:49 GMT)

Guilty verdict in Colusa elder abuse case
William Lowe's family visited his Colusa grave Thursday to share some very good news. Lowe's former caretaker, Linda Suzan Holloway, was convicted of elder abuse nearly three years after the 76-year-old man's body was found in his Colusa home. "We're (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:34:09 GMT)

Chrysler Is Said to Be Near Deal on Retiree Health Care
The union?s health care trust will most likely end up owning more than 20 percent of Chrysler. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:25:54 GMT)

Quality Of Care In General Practice To Be The Focus Of A Major Inquiry From The King's Fund, UK
The quality of services provided by family doctors and other staff in general practice in England will come under the microscope following the announcement today of a major 18-month inquiry from The King's Fund. The inquiry comes at a key time in the reform of general practice and will examine and collect evidence on the quality of care provided to patients. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:07:46 GMT)

State Cuts Leave Health Care Access Scrambling
Having mandated health coverage for all Massachusetts residents, the state government now is preparing to remove funding from groups dedicated to ensuring it happens, including $50,000 from the Vineyard Health Care Access program. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:13:50 GMT)

Pimco Favors Bonds of Health-Care, Telecom and Drug Companies
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bonds of telecom, health-care and pharmaceutical companies offer the best bet for investors as these industries are less vulnerable in a slowing economy than other sectors, according to Pacific Investment Management Co. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:01:37 GMT)

Chrysler Is Said to Be Near Deal on Retiree Health Care
Chrysler is close to a deal with the United Automobile Workers to finance retiree health care that is crucial to the company’s bid for more government aid, The New York Times’s Bill Vlasic reported, citing people with knowledge of the negotiations. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:46:42 GMT)

UPDATE: Seniors ask Dahlkemper about health care coverage
Freshman Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper visited a room full of constituents Thursday in Greenville House. The band of mostly senior citizens asked the 3rd District Democrat from Erie what she was doing on a variety of programs, including health care. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:06:29 GMT)

Long-Term Care Aid for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any financial assistance to help veterans or their spouses pay for long-term care? My father, who served in the army many years ago, receives some in-home care right now, but will eventually need to move into an assisted living facility because his health is deteriorating. Can the VA help? Searching Son Dear Searching, Thats a great question. Theres ... (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:40:35 GMT)

Seminar explains how to recognize elder abuse
HAGERSTOWN Hundreds of nurses, social workers and other professionals from across the region viewed photos of gaping bedsores, feces-caked sheets and maggot-infested wounds Friday during a seminar about elder abuse. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:50:03 GMT)

Crisis in long-term health: Boomers caring for elderly parents, but who will care for them?
WHO WILL CARE FOR THEM? The demands of caring for their aging parents are putting a strain on the generation born after World War II. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:39:51 GMT)

Letters: Treatment of the NHS whistleblower
Twenty years ago Graham Pink blew the whistle on the state of elder care in Stockport, and was subsequently sacked for "breaching confidentiality". This year, he was voted one of the Top 20 nurses in the 60 years of the NHS. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:22:23 GMT)

Gardening part of alternative elder-care method
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The St. Clare Manor Garden Club sounded like a church choir in full voice as Barbara Huet led the gardeners in the club song. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:23:40 GMT)

Families 'misled' over care fees
Families of some vulnerable elderly people are being misled over possible help to pay care home fees, says a charity. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:13:07 GMT)

Hard-Charging Doctor Adds Perspective to the President?s Health Care Team
With a black belt in tae kwon do and a degree in philosophy, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel brings an unorthodox perspective to President Obama?s health care effort. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:08:12 GMT)

Senior health care seminar will be April 23
A free senior health care seminar is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at the Abilene Community Center, 1020 N.W. Eighth. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:13:30 GMT)

Job vacancy: Senior Category Specialists
Our Senior Category Specialists take overall responsibility for specific category areas. This includes developing category strategies, which deliver a number of procurement initiatives. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:30:06 GMT)

Gardening part of alternative elder-care method
Associated Press - April 18, 2009 2:24 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - At the St. Clare Manor nursing home in Baton Rouge, residents have two gardens - a flower garden in front, and a garden for... (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:33:24 GMT)

Change comes to the pioneer of senior co-ops
The 7500 York in Edina voted to add a unit that offers the latest in senior care: assisted living. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:46:17 GMT)

Senior Scene
Patriots' Day is observed Monday. Please check with your local senior center or council on aging office for openings and closings. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:09:24 GMT)

Elder Law: Pre-eligibility medical expenses issue likely to come to Florida
A week ago, I attended the 2009 annual meeting of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in Washington, D.C. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:14:37 GMT)

Donation enables free dental care
MORRISTOWN -- The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has donated $30,000 for the program "Dental Care for At-Risk Patients with Developmental Disabilities" plus $25,000 to implement "Senior Smiles," so local senior citizens and developmentally disabled patients can continue receiving complimentary dental care at The Leonard Szerlip Dental Center at Morristown Memorial. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:04 GMT)

Operation Medicine Care keeps outdated drugs from contaminating water
By Steve Huffman shuffman@salisburypost.com Robin Perry said some people got downright emotional Saturday as they stopped at Rufty-Holmes Senior Cente ... (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:28:56 GMT)

Elder care a la carte
Old Main Village's program is unique in that residents can pick and choose and pay for only the services they want. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:01:45 GMT)

CORRECTED: Gunmen kidnap two foreign aid workers in Somalia
Corrects throughout to reflect information from CARE that man shot dead is a former employee of the agency and that it suspended operations in south-central Somalia (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:45:40 GMT)

Health-care battle nears
WASHINGTON -- When it comes to the U.S. health-care system, just about everyone seems to agree on two things: It costs too much, and too many people lack coverage. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:49:32 GMT)

Somali gunmen demand $1 million for aid workers
Gunmen have demanded a $1 million ransom for the release of three aid workers taken over the weekend, a local elder told Reuters on Monday. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:08:22 GMT)

What to look for in a continuing care retirement community
When exploring senior housing arrangements, one attractive alternative for many today is a CCRC, or continuing care retirement community. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:28:15 GMT)

FOCUS ON SENIORS: Identify care needs at Memory Health Day
I've said it before: When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, it's not easy to find a reason to celebrate. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:36:07 GMT)

Barristers’ pay dispute threat to care services
The public body which runs Northern Ireland's multi-million pound legal aid scheme has admitted that a three-month dispute with family barristers over pay could begin to affect care services for vulnerable children. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:45:25 GMT)

Pegasystems and Milliman Care Guidelines Deliver Next-Generation Capabilities for Care Management
MIAMI----Pegasystems Inc., , the leader in Business Process Management software solutions, and Milliman Care Guidelines, the standard-bearer in evidence-based clinical guidelines, today announced the availability of seamless integration between the two companies' best-in-class offerings for the benefit of healthcare organizations and their members. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Baby Boomer Concerns and Other Elder Care Issues Take Center Stage at Geriatric Care Management Conference
From examining long-term care challenges to delving into ethical wills and addictions among the elderly, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) 25th annual conference will offer insight to its members into a range of topics. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:33:21 GMT)

Senior citizens are invited to annual health fair in New Providence
NEW PROVIDENCE -- The Health Department and the Senior Citizens Center invite senior citizen residents to the annual New Providence Senior Citizens Health Fair on Wednesday, May 20.... (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:48:14 GMT)

Man arrested after report of elder abuse
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man was arrested after an investigation into a report of elder abuse. James A. Vincent, 48, faces a preliminary charge of battery. He was also wanted on a warrant for a probation violation and a parole violation. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:59:26 GMT)

Monday PowerRating Upgrades: PSSI, ABT, AEP
Our Long Term PowerRatings upgrades includes PSS World Medical. The medical equipment provider to elder care facilities and physicians was just upgraded to a 7 rating. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:22:33 GMT)

BELL, Noble, 101, Punxsutawney, formerly of Marion Center
Noble Bell, 101, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Marion Center, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:01:53 GMT)

Senior Adult Care Network opens in Nacogdoches
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:15 p.m. today at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce office marks the opening of the Senior Adult Care Network, a program of Love in the Name of Christ (Love Inc.). (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:19:55 GMT)

Gilbert Guide Launches Comprehensive Senior Care and Health Education Resource Roadmap
Consumers Receive Tips and Advice While Exploring the Latest Senior Health Topics and Industry Trends (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Brighten an elder's day
For the Journal Since 2002, Wanda Mannon and a host of volunteers have put together flower bouquets for seniors to cheer them. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:13:34 GMT)

Tewksbury Senior Center presents upcoming activities
The Tewksbury Senior Center will be buzzing with activity this coming week. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:14:46 GMT)

Kings Fund Review Of Quality In Primary Care A Welcome Opportunity For Sector To Lead The Way, UK
NHS Alliance welcomes the Kings Fund's review of quality in primary care. In an NHS facing the prospect of reduced or no real financial growth, quality - which involves (but is not limited to) getting treatment right, first time - is of obvious importance. Primary care's gatekeeping role is the cornerstone of an affordable and equitable NHS. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:22:23 GMT)

Free educational senior health seminar will be Thursday
A free senior health care seminar will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Abilene Community Center. Cal Smith and Lyle Parks, from Wadell & Reed, have combined their 35 years of senior healthcare experience into an informative and entertaining presentation. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:10 GMT)

O’Leary completes end-of-life care series
The Rev. David O’Leary will be the final speaker of a three-part series on end-of-life care to take place in the Parish Center of Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont St., Duxbury. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:10:22 GMT)

Former judge Larry Seidlin accused of exploiting 83-year-old neighbor
DCF investigates after woman's niece, caretaker call elder-abuse hotline On one side, there is a flamboyant former Broward judge and his family. On the other, a caregiver and a relative from the Panhandle. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:57 GMT)

Making voices heard on health care
Local citizens and front-line health-care providers are making their voices heard on the state of health care in southeastern Ontario.[...] (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:32:45 GMT)

Gilbert Guide Launches Comprehensive Senior Care and Health Education Resource Roadmap
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 21, 2009 – Gilbert Guide, the leading senior care and aging information portal online, announces a new addition to its growing base of educational resources for the families, friends, and loved ones of aging individuals – a comprehensive senior care and health education resource guide. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:35:35 GMT)

Senior care program slots proposed to increase
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A joint Senate-Assembly budget panel decided to add back nearly 400 slots for elderly Nevadans who can qualify for government-funded home care and community programs, rejecting recommendations from Gov. Jim Gibbons to reduce those openings. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:24:25 GMT)

Medicare to play big role in health care overhaul
Older Americans could see big changes in Medicare as a result of a health care overhaul, lawmakers and experts said Tuesday as Congress began working on the sweeping legislation. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:29:06 GMT)

Senior care beds an election hotspot
The B.C. Liberals and the NDP are continuing their spat over NDP claims the provincial government broke its 2001 election promise to build 5,000 long-term care beds for seniors. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:49:36 GMT)

Money panel restores senior care slots to Nevada budget
A joint Senate-Assembly budget panel decided to restore nearly 400 slots for elderly Nevadans who can qualify for government-funded home care and community programs, rejecting recommendations from Gov. Jim Gibbons to reduce those openings. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:39:01 GMT)

Ottawa must do more for seniors, report says
The federal government needs to do much more to assist the aging population, including beefing up pension, old age assistance and compassionate care benefits, says a new report. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:06:56 GMT)

Legislators restore home care
CARSON CITY -- A joint Senate-Assembly budget panel decided Tuesday to add back nearly 400 slots for elderly Nevadans who qualify for government-funded home care and community programs, rejecting recommendations from Gov. Jim Gibbons to reduce the openings. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:24:58 GMT)

Senior care slots proposed to rise
A joint Senate-Assembly budget panel decided Tuesday to add back nearly 400 slots for elderly Nevadans who qualify for government-funded home care and community programs, rejecting recommendations from Gov. Jim Gibbons to reduce those openings. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:13:38 GMT)

Duluth illegally managed its employees' health-care fund
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has determined that the city of Duluth's group health-care fund — which pays the health-care claims of active and retired employees — has been managed illegally since its inception, the Duluth News Tribune has learned. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:24:50 GMT)

Coalition to Protect Senior Care Applauds Inclusion of Long Term Care in Senate Finance Committee Roundtable ...
The Coalition to Protect Senior Care (CPSC) -- a national coalition of frontline clinician and caregiver groups providing quality skilled nursing care -- commended the U.S. Senate Finance Committee for including long term care considerations in their roundtable discussion on Reforming America's Health Care Delivery System. The discussion was the leading session in a series of roundtables on the ... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:19:00 GMT)

Drop In Donations Threatens Senior Day Care
A severe decline in donations has made administrators of a South Florida day care for seniors worry about maintaining the facility. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:58:18 GMT)

Call for cash from faraway loved one? Beware
There's an old adage that warns people about the perils of loaning money to friends and family, but there are none warning of a new series of money scams targeting Cape Ann families. The scenarios all have a similar theme and mdash; a friend or loved one is stranded outside the country and needs money to get out of trouble and return home. In most cases, those who care for that individual ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:04:12 GMT)

Neighbors speak on senior facility
WOODSTOCK – Supporters and opponents of plans to convert Resurrection Retreat Center into a continued care senior home took their case to the McHenry County Board. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:24:46 GMT)

News in brief: April 23 forum to help form new open space and recreation plan - plus other stories
Forum tonight: Help form Andover's new open space and recreation plan The Andover Conservation Commission and League of Women Voters of Andover/North Andover invite all who care about acquiring and maintaining open space and recreation fields in Andover to attend a public forum on Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m., at Memorial Hall Library. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:11:10 GMT)

Hundreds turn out for senior expo
Hundreds of people crowded Georgios Banquets in Orland Hills Wednesday for the annual Active Senior Expo. And these were some active seniors. They grabbed brochures and attended seminars on topics ranging from retirement investments and health care to retirement homes and cremation. But they also grabbed as many of the complimentary key chains, pens, pill cases, water bottles, doughnuts and ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:03:01 GMT)

Legacy of ‘South Lyon to Sri Lanka' continues
About four years ago, this community formed a connection with a home for orphan children in a town called Trincomalee when a collective fund-raising campaign, “South Lyon to Sri Lanka,” was launched in response to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Rather than provide donations to a general emergency fund, the money raised here went to a specific recipient, the Grace Care Center orphanage. ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:16:53 GMT)

Senior citizens head back to prom at Clyde High School
Clyde High School Prom Committee and Bethesda Care Center is sponsoring a Senior Citizen Prom from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, at Clyde High School. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:44:44 GMT)

Elder Care Alliance: Lives will be put at risk by state budget cuts
The Elder Care Alliance is holding a news conference today at 11 a.m. at the state capital to back u (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:08:24 GMT)

Advice: Care of the elderly
1. Raise your concerns with a member of staff at the care home to see if they can help solve the problem or offer more information. 2. If you are not happy with the outcome of an informal chat, consult the complaint procedure for the care home. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:45:26 GMT)

Chambery Chosen as Long Term Care Leader
Gregory Chambery, the head of the Maplewood Nursing Home in Webster, has been chosen as a future leader in long term care. Chambery is the only one of 25 people across the country chosen to take part in the program that includes a symposium in July. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:52:07 GMT)

Twin Sisters Charged With Abuse In Mother's Death
Justine Rosales and Jasmine Rosales have each been charged with a felony count of elder or dependent adult abuse resulting in death in connection with the 2007 death of their 43-year-old diabetic mother, with whom they lived in Covina. The sisters were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of these charges. Justine Rosales and Jasmine Rosales were responsible for providing care for their mother, Naomi ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:02:40 GMT)

LA County twins charged in death of invalid mom
WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) - Twin sisters have been charged in the death of their invalid mother in West Covina. Los Angeles County prosecutors say Justine and Jasmine Rosales, both 20, were charged Thursday with one count of elder or dependent adult abuse resulting in death. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:09:59 GMT)

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER BANQUET FOR LIFE
The Pregnancy Care Center "Banquet for Life" and silent auction will be Friday, April 24, 2009. It will be held at the Community Center (Senior Center) 24 North 300 West, Brigham City UT 84302. Doors will open at 5:00 pm for the Silent Auction. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:32:50 GMT)

BestCare Home Care Inc. Receives Registered Trademark for "BestCare Home Care Inc."
BestCare Home Care Inc., a leading provider in Home Health Care services in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland announces the Trademark approval for their "Service Mark Principal Register" received from the United States Patent and Trademark office. Registration of the Trademark is effective March 17, 2009. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

BestCare Home Care, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Northern Virginia Award
U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. For the second consecutive year, BestCare Home Care, Inc received the 2009 Best of Northern Virginia Award in the Home Health Care Service category. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Friday April 24, 2009
• Paterson Hosts Foreign Trade Mission Governor David Paterson is convening a foreign trade mission in Western New York. • Chambery Chosen as Long Term Care Leader Gregory Chambery, the head of the Maplewood Nursing Home in Webster, has been chosen as a future leader in long term care. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:22:17 GMT)

Screenings, info, fun at Home Health Care Expo
LEOMINSTER -- The second annual Montachusett Home Care Health Expo is set for Tuesday, May 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The expo will include free health screenings, free food, prizes and giveaways. The event is sponsored by Montachusett Home Care, Medical Arts Hearing Instruments, Inc., AdCare Hospital, HealthAlliance Hospital, and Ramsey Rehab. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:58:06 GMT)

Elder Heathcare to expand brand portfolio in 2009
In a bid to grow its outreach, Elder Healthcare, the FMCG wing of Elder Pharmaceuticals plans to expand its product portfolio in the oral care and personal care segment, with a special focus on the emerging male grooming category, The company will also bring international brands in the country to expand its range."This year, the aim is to consolidate our brand portfolio and introduce products in ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:24:20 GMT)

Care choice bid defeated in Commons
A senior MP's bid to give patients the right to choose where they receive end-of-life care has been defeated in the Commons. Shadow communities secretary Caroline Spelman said all patients suffering from an advanced or terminal illness should be able to choose to receive care away from hospital. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:10:03 GMT)

Elder Health to market German brand
CHENNAI: Elder Health Care, part of the Rs. 500-crore Elder group, is set to introduce a premium German colour cosmetic brand called ‘BeYu’ in India. Imported and marketed by Elder Health, the cosmetic range will comprise mineral ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:42:39 GMT)

WestHaven application sent back for review
The Orland City Council Monday night delayed approval of the proposed construction of a second elder-care facility at WestHaven Assisted Living on Fairview Street. The council wants setback and parking issues resolved before moving forward. WestHaven (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:54:07 GMT)

Home Helpers is in-home alternative for care
ALTON - Home Helpers provides non-medical, in-home personalized care for seniors, new moms and individuals with long- or short-term needs. The growing business has been around for two years. The company's goal is to reach out to senior citizens, but it offers services to many people. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:02:05 GMT)

Senate Democrats move to shield health care proposal from filibuster
WASHINGTON — At the prodding of the White House, Democratic congressional leaders have agreed to pursue a plan that would protect major health care legislation from Republican opposition by shielding it from last-minute Senate filibusters. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:13:48 GMT)

At Corona senior citizen job fair, the prospects are poor
Since Donna Webb has been out of work, going to job fairs has become a weekly ritual. The 51-year-old Corona resident, who has been unemployed since early March, was among about 190 people who showed up Friday for the Corona Senior Center's annual job fair. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:20:24 GMT)

Barrier to health care vote looks poised to fall
Democrats target likely Republican blocking strategy Potentially removing a major obstacle to the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, senior Democrats on Capitol Hill have reached broad agreement on a plan to prevent Republicans from blocking such legislation later this year, according to congressional officials. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:21:34 GMT)

Senior refused medical care
SARNIA -- A Lambton County woman is outraged a London hospital refused medical care to her husband a month before he died because he was from out of town. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:26:13 GMT)

Health care adds 74 jobs to area
Collectively, the local health care industry usually is the top employer in the region, this week offering 74 varied jobs -- for trainees and support staff to highly skilled medical and wellness professionals. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:28:12 GMT)

50,000 social care apprenticeships announced
Employers will get £1,500 to take on new trainees There are to be 50,000 new social care apprenticeships as part of the government's multimillion-pound adult social care workforce strategy, published today . Under the £75m Care First scheme, trailed in yesterday's budget, employers will receive a £1,500 subsidy to take on new trainees. The scheme, administered by JobCentre Plus, will be ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:59:27 GMT)

Shard Villa to close
SALISBURY — Faced with mounting expenses, soaring fuel bills, lower client rolls and the prospect of major new competition, Shard Villa — one of the oldest and most historically significant senior care facilities in Vermont — will likely close its doors this November. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:22:44 GMT)

Free lawn care seminar sponsored by SAVE
The public is invited to come join SAVE from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 for a free program on organic lawn care at the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central Street. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:45:40 GMT)

Burnt, broken, silent: the child victims of Tamil war
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Tamil girl with a severe leg injury was sharing a hospital bed yesterday with her elder sister, who had burns to her face. Their mother was dead and their father was in intensive care with a 50% chance of survival. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:47:21 GMT)

Community Bulletin Board
■ Long-Term Care: B. Bailey Liipfert III, a certified elder-care law attorney, will speak on "Hidden Traps for Long-Term Care Eligibility" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville. He will speak to the Western Carolina Alzheimer's Family Care Support Group, which meets the fourth Monday of each month at the church. For more information, ... (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:05:45 GMT)

Health-care villages offer one-stop shopping
Driving from one end of town to another for physician appointments, to pick up prescriptions and to take classes at the gym can be taxing. But that won't be so if the idea of "health-care villages" takes hold. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:03:04 GMT)

Elder Law: There are 5 legal documents adults need regardless of age
Let me again thank the many readers who called in financial questions to the Financial Planning Association, or FPA, hotline, sponsored jointly by... (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:13:34 GMT)

Aging boomers face health care dilemma
According to Carol Gonyea, if her brother Leo and health care workers including Community Health and Hospice, weren't available she would have to recuperate in a nursing home. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:28:40 GMT)

Senior‘s face abuse in many forms
There are about 2,000 people in Thunder Bay over the age of 55 who are victims of abuse, recent statistics say. It amounts to five per cent of the one-third of people in Thunder Bay who are in that age bracket, according to the data by the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:34:47 GMT)