Elder Care News 04/2009 (Page 8)
Aging population pushes senior care to the top of election health issues (CHEK News)
As political hopefuls swing into the second half of the provincial election campaign, health-care issues have started to emerge at candidate forums. Issues that have been discussed on picket lines and in negotiating rooms have come to the forefront of public discussion.
(Apr 30, 2009)
Culver undecided on bill that cuts care center fines (The Des Moines Register)
Gov. Chet Culver is considering legislation that would eliminate a broad range of fines against Iowa nursing homes.
(Apr 30, 2009)
Nigeria: Defection of Governors - Facts to Consider (AllAfrica.com)
Lagos — Elder statesman and erstwhile Adviser to former President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakassi on Monday broke his silence on happenings in the polity in recent times. He cried out that the nation's democracy was at danger and needs to be stopped from drifting to a precarious turf.
(Apr 30, 2009)
North West Evening Mail (North-West Evening Mail)
A TEENAGE girl fought off leukaemia just long enough to be able to cradle her elder sister’s newly-born baby girl. And courageous Charlotte Coote also managed to attend her grandfather’s funeral later the same day.
(Apr 30, 2009)
Crowell & Moring's London Office Gains Three Senior Lawyers (ITNews)
WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- - Corporate Partner Timothy Leeson Returns to Crowell & Moring Crowell & Moring LLP has added three senior lawyers to its London office, expanding its corporate practice and boosting its regulatory and corporate crime capability.
(Apr 30, 2009)
SRI LANKA: Tens of thousands of children among IDPs (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN More than half the 170,000 civilians who have fled fighting in Sri Lanka's north to government-controlled areas could be children needing care, relief officials warn.
(Apr 30, 2009)
Sayre senior raises money for Ronald McDonald House, Nancy Quattrini Fund (Morning Times)
SAYRE — Pancake batter was a key ingredient in Sayre senior Tim Platt’s quest to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Nancy Quattrini Fund Saturday at the Sayre VFW.
(Apr 30, 2009)
Eldercare Workforce Alliance Unanimously Supports "The Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act" (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance -- a coalition of 28 national organizations representing older adults and the healthcare professionals, direct-care workers, and family caregivers who care for them -- has unanimously endorsed "The Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for An Aging America Act."
(Apr 30, 2009)
Eldercare Workforce Alliance Unanimously Supports "The Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act" (Marketwire)
Bill Would Train Eldercare Workforce and Family Members to Meet Seniors' Unique Care Needs
(Apr 30, 2009)
Elder advocate criticizes level of state nursing home care (KFSM Ft. Smith-Fayetteville)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An advocate for elderly Oklahomans says the level of long-term care in Oklahoma nursing homes falls below national standards.
(Apr 30, 2009)
