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Crisis in elder care targeted
The Quebec government plans to open more than 600 long-term care beds in Montreal next year to address the city’s crisis in elder care. Still, the Montreal Health and Social Services Agency confirmed Monday that 700 elderly patients are waiting in hospitals to be transferred to nursing homes. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:17:30 GMT)

Health care: Lowering costs for old could raise them for young
For years, insurers have charged older customers far more than younger ones, in part because of older residents' higher use of medical services. Now, as Congress wrestles with a health care overhaul aimed at covering the majority of the 46 million uninsured, that discrepancy is one area targeted for change. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:43:00 GMT)

Durenberger renews his hope that health care reform is ahead
On one of the last days of August, David Durenberger sat in his quiet, sunny office at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis and talked about how August was the month that changed his mind. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:05:43 GMT)

Paulsen talks health care in Minnetonka
With Congress in recess for the month of August, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen stopped by RidgePointe Senior Living in Minnetonka on Monday, Aug. 24, to discuss the health care reform bill recently introduced in the House. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:42:43 GMT)

Become an Elder Care Specialist
If you enjoy the rewards and satisfaction of assisting middle-aged and senior clients with their daily activities and needs, consider a career in the fast-growing field of Elder Care Specialists (ECS). (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:13:12 GMT)

Republican congressmen state opposition to Obama health-care reform at Richardson town hall meeting
A passionate crowd greeted four senior Republicans from North Texas who led a discussion on overhauling health care Monday night in Richardson. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:35:15 GMT)

Live 5 News, Weather Sports, and Traffic for Charleston, SC-US Sen. Graham holding health care round-table
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's senior senator is hosting a round-table discussion on health care. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's office says the Republican will also speak to reporters before the discussion on Tuesday at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:23:20 GMT)

Mass. to keep health care for legal immigrants
BOSTON - State health care coverage for about 31,000 legal immigrants in Massachusetts will continue despite a sharp funding cut in the new budget, Gov. Deval L. Patrick announced Monday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:01:11 GMT)

Hoekstra Health Care Forum Draws Big Crowd
More than 500 people showed up for a town hall meeting on health care at Evergreen Commons in Holland. Health care is so hot a topic that more than 500 people showed up Monday night at Evergreen Commons Senior Center in Holland for Congressman Pete Hoekstra's town hall meeting. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:05:01 GMT)

Warfarin therapy provides substantial protection for elder patients with atrial fibrillation
Warfarin (an oral anticoagulant) therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation - the most common type of significant heart rhythm disorder - appears to be most beneficial for the oldest patients, for those who have had a prior stroke and for patients with multiple risk factors for stroke, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:05:14 GMT)

US Sen. Graham holding health care round-table
South Carolina's senior senator is hosting a round-table discussion on health care. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:33:11 GMT)

Republican congressmen state opposition to Obama health-care reform at Texas town hall meeting
A passionate crowd greeted four senior Republicans from North Texas who led a discussion on overhauling health care Monday night in Richardson. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano,... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:32:18 GMT)

Graham holding health care round-table
Published: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. ROCK HILL — South Carolina's senior senator is hosting a round-table discussion on health care. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:20:42 GMT)

WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-US Sen. Graham holding health care round-table
ROCK HILL, SC (AP) - South Carolina's senior senator is hosting a round-table discussion on health care. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's office says the Republican will also speak to reporters before the discussion on Tuesday at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:44:22 GMT)

GOP Health Care Road Show: McConnell, McCain Stop in NC
An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama's push to revamp health care. They stopped in North Carolina Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:50:02 GMT)

Shriver: Kennedy death could spur action on health care
WASHINGTON — Maria Shriver says the death of her uncle Sen. Edward Kennedy could provide momentum to the senator's lifetime effort to overhaul the nation's health care system. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:08:04 GMT)

GOP senators seek go-slow approach on health care
An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama's push to revamp health care. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:29:37 GMT)

GOP Senators Push Go-Slow Approach On Health Care
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and 2008 presidential nominee John McCain are headlining the GOP's answer to the raucous town hall meetings of August in which congressional Democrats had to shout over angry constituents about health care, growing deficits and the increasing role of the federal government. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:05:13 GMT)

Obama to Begin New Health-Care Offensive, Top Aide Axelrod Says
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama may offer more detailed, “prescriptive” proposals as he begins a new offensive to overcome opposition to his efforts to overhaul the U.S. health-care system, a senior adviser said. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:37:46 GMT)

Danny Glover visits; speaks for care of senior citizens, diversity
Glover, a lead character in the "Lethal Weapon" series and many other films, was the headliner at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:21:44 GMT)

Looking to Save Health Care Reform
To the Editor:. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:38:44 GMT)

GOP urges Obama to 'protect senior citizens'
The Republican National Committee released an ad Tuesday called "Seniors' Bill of Rights" to call attention to the party's objections to President Obama's health care package. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:03:37 GMT)

Local News
I'm out of town on elder care business just now, a situation not conducive to high intensity online activity. I have, however, learned from the BBC website that heavy rain is forecast for central London today. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:47:06 GMT)

Obama considers major speech on health care, aide says
President Obama is considering giving a major speech detailing what he would like to see included in a bill to overhaul health care, a senior White House aide said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:57:52 GMT)

AARP raises its voice in health care debate
AARP, which has lost tens of thousands of members over its support for efforts to revamp the health care system, is preparing a post-Labor Day blitz to try to cast itself as a politically impartial advocate on health care issues. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:11:23 GMT)

Obama to Begin New Health-Care Offensive, Aide Says
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama may offer more detailed, “prescriptive” proposals as he begins a new offensive to overcome opposition to his effort to overhaul the U.S. health-care system, a senior adviser said. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:09:25 GMT)

GOP health care road show: McConnell, McCain
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 11:36 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 11:36 a.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama's push to revamp health care. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:35:52 GMT)

Family members face elder abuse charges in woman's death
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A man, his wife and their daughter-in-law face elder abuse charges over the death of a 90-year-old West Valley City woman. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:11:20 GMT)

Henry Ford Health System Senior VP Finance Takes Top Finance Spot at McLaren Health Care
Veteran Senior Vice President, Finance for Henry Ford Health System, David Mazurkiewicz has been named Senior Vice President and CFO of Flint-based McLaren Health Care. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:52:00 GMT)

Henry Ford Health System Senior VP Finance Takes Top Finance Spot at McLaren Health Care
FLINT, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Senior Vice President, Finance for Henry Ford Health System, David Mazurkiewicz has been named Senior Vice President and CFO of Flint-based McLaren Health Care. Mazurkiewicz will join McLaren in early October. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:38:00 GMT)

Abandoning public option may not lift health care
President Barack Obama’s signal that he will not insist his health care reform plan includes a government-run insurance option may ultimately do little to help Congress find enough consensus to pass legislation this year. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:07:41 GMT)

Couple accused of elder abuse of mom
A West Valley City couple are accused of bilking their elderly mother out of more than $100,000 while failing to care for the woman, who developed bedsores and other ailments as a result of the alleged neglect. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:54:18 GMT)

Senior care facility eyed on Main Street in Milpitas
A former mobile home park and motel on South Main Street were reduced to rubble by demolition crews last month. City officials are now proposing the graded area be converted into a senior-only residential project. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:59:49 GMT)

Care-A-Van shuttle provides senior transportation
Bville seniors now have more options for transportation to their medical appointments. Thanks to four dedicated women, the Baldwinsville Senior Care-A-Van Shuttle will (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:47:33 GMT)

UK study suggests drastic health care cuts
Britain's universal health care system was back in the spotlight Thursday, as a leaked consultants' report advised drastic staff and budget cuts, and a group of senior doctors expressed concern about the treatment of dying patients. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:47:42 GMT)

3 workers fired for elder abuse
VIRGINIA — Three former nursing aides at an assisted living facility on Minnesota’s Iron Range pinched, slapped and threw rubber balls at a resident with Alzheimer’s disease and told another resident to “shut up” while calling him names, according to a state report. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:02:40 GMT)

Obama aims to take control of health care debate
Hoping to salvage his politically endangered health care overhaul, President Barack Obama will give a State of the Union-style address featuring fresh and more detailed arguments for revamping the system. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:12 GMT)

Hogan will host town hall on elder affairs
State Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow, announced will host her first town hall meeting with seniors in order to directly address issues of importance to the senior population. The forum will include a discussion of senior driving restriction legislation, as well as home care services with state and local officials, community members, and representatives from senior support organizations. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:39:01 GMT)

Charges filed against nursing home manager, owner in deadly neglect case
King County prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the owner and manager elder-care facility on allegations that they allowed a wheelchair-bound woman to develop bedsores that ultimately led to her death. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:30:21 GMT)

Ellen Goodman: Health care has its senior moments
BOSTON -- When exactly did the Republicans start operating one of those marketing scams that target the elderly? It was bad enough when Sarah Palin told a bald Facebook lie that there were "death panels" in the plans to reform health care. It was worse to see Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley flunk the "pants on fire" test as he seconded this myth. Republicans planted the fear that President ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:36:17 GMT)

Foundation for Senior Care celebrates 30 years of helping community
FALLBROOK More than 100 people from throughout the community came together to support and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Foundation for Senior Care on Thursday, August 20. Guests were delighted with a buffet deliciously prepared by Fallbrook Golf Clubs Hukilau Restaurant and entertained by a live music performance by local talent Keni Yarbro. Guests arriving at the open house event were ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:14:20 GMT)

Critical report into care of elderly man
WALES’ Commissioner for Older People is irrelevant, a charity claimed yesterday, as it issued a damning report into the care of an elderly man. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:54:11 GMT)

Rick Barnett appointed as senior vice president by VHA to head its West Coast regional office
VHA Inc., the national health care network, has hired Rick Barnett as senior vice president of its West Coast regional office, and it has elevated John Thomas to the post of senior vice president to lead the newly formed VHA Pacific Northwest office, VHA's 17th regional office. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:10:21 GMT)

Small businesses must make plans for health care changes
Dan Sheridan, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for Extensis, a human resources outsourcing company based in Woodbridge. With health care premiums expected to rise in coming months for thousands of small businesses across the country, many employers will... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:37:55 GMT)

Health care lobbyists target returning Congress
Interest groups are unleashing a torrent of modern and old-fashioned lobbying tactics at members of Congress returning for the autumn battle over health care, from spending sky-high amounts on TV ads to staging rallies in the capital and perhaps outside insurance company offices. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:02:52 GMT)

Analysis: Obama faces many tasks with health care
In one fell swoop, President Barack Obama must regain the public's attention on health care, explain in detail exactly what he wants in a final deal, unify a restless Democratic Party, prod Congress to get him a bill and bring clarity to a bewildering debate. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:42:39 GMT)

Police arrest woman accused of elder and dependent abuse in San Bernardino
San Bernardino police arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen mentally ill people in converted chicken coops in her backyard. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:41:38 GMT)

Rep. Paulsen talks health care
With Congress in recess for the month of August, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen discussed the health care reform bill recently introduced in the House. He recently stopped by RidgePointe Senior Living in Minnetonka. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:29:18 GMT)

SoCal care home owner arrested for alleged abuse
Associated Press - September 5, 2009 2:24 AM ET SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) - San Bernardino police have arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen residents of a group home in... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:31:41 GMT)

SoCal care home owner arrested for alleged abuse
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — San Bernardino police have arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen residents of a group home in converted chicken coops in her backyard. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:52:26 GMT)

GOP Radio: Let's restart health care debate
Saying "it's time to press the 'reset' button," a senior Republican lawmaker is calling on Congress to jettison Democratic health care legislation. In the GOP radio and Internet address, Rep. John Kline of Minnesota affirmed his party's opposition to President Barack Obama's top legislative priority while promoting more modest changes in medical coverage. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:09:55 GMT)

A Florida-assisted living is ideal for your beloved elders.
Nursing homes essentially provide its residents health services and other needs that they cannot personally give themselves. Staying in this facility is due to the need to recuperate physically, occupationally, and even emotionally. Elder people who require constant or intermittent nursing care may join a Florida-assisted living program under the supervision of nursing homes that specialize in ... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:10:30 GMT)

A nursing home care facility is humane and convenient.
It is important that society, through its individual members and the family units, takes care of the elderly. This act is based on the most fundamental instinct of the human race: the need to take care of the weak that includes children and the older population. This significant aspect of human nature is also connected to the need for continuity by the individual, family, and society. Everyone ... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:10:41 GMT)

I.E. Care Home Owner Arrested For Alleged Abuse
San Bernardino police have arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen residents of a group home in converted chicken coops in her backyard. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:10:24 GMT)

SoCal care home owner arrested for alleged abuse
SAN BERNARDINO • San Bernardino police have arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen residents of a group home in converted chicken coops in her backyard. City Attorney James Penman says Pensri Sophar Dalton, 61, was arrested (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:56:50 GMT)

Health Care: What's on the Table, What's Ahead
Despite the confusion and the contentious atmosphere, there are aspects of the health-care plan that most sides agree on, with many expecting legislation by the end of the year. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:48:59 GMT)

San Bernardino group home 'felt like a prison'
The unlicensed facility, whose owner was arrested for alleged elder abuse, housed patients in converted chicken coops and smelled of urine. The city attorney is investigating. Shortly after moving into a group home here six months ago, Trevor Castro said, he began to feel less like a paying tenant and more like a prisoner. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:20:39 GMT)

Health care's senior moments
BOSTON - When exactly did the Republicans start operating one of those marketing scams that target t ... (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:32:31 GMT)

Area residents protest government health care plan
Congressman Michael McCaul (right) hosts a town hall meeting, where more than 1,000 Katy area residents came to voice their opinion on the proposed health care plan. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:23:27 GMT)

Newhouse: Singing a lovely song for the aging
Nader Robert Shabahangi grew up in Germany, observing how Europeans treated the elderly. He's now involved with elder care in America, so he's in a position to make comparisons. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:09:34 GMT)

Polk leaders pick RLS to run adult day care
By Mark Schulman Times-News Staff Writer COLUMBUS-- Polk County commissioners chose Rutherford Life Services to run the new adult day care that will be at the future senior center on Skyuga Road in Columbus. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:10:00 GMT)

Uninsured Sit At Center Of Emotional Health Care Debate
As the debate over health care reform rages, we take a three-part look through the eyes of those who have the most to gain, or lose. Aug. 30: The insurers. Today: The uninsured. Tuesday: Health care providers. Chico Rodriguez has no health insurance, so his health plan is simple. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:27:43 GMT)

Barack Obama to address Congress over health care
US President Barack Obama will "draw some lines in the sand" in an address to Congress on Wednesday in an attempt to seize the initiative in the fractious debate over health care reform a senior adviser said. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:17:31 GMT)

Unicef worker James Elder expelled from Sri Lanka over media comments
The UN official who represents vulnerable children in the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war has been expelled for making adverse remarks, the Government said. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:56:53 GMT)

Obama to Reset Health Care Reform
The president takes the lead on health care reform with a speech this Wednesday. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:14:46 GMT)

Senior Signals: The importance of caregiving contracts
Daniel O. Tully Our firm writes a newsletter each month to provide useful information for the elderly and disabled, their family members and friends, as well as advocates. Recently, one of our readers recommended that we write an article regarding caregiving contracts. We thought that was a great idea, as so many of our clients care for their aging parents, friends or relatives. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:19:27 GMT)

Obama Readies Health-Care Reform Specifics
Looking to rescue his signature domestic policy initiative with a prime-time address to Congress on Wednesday, President Obama for the first time is poised to "draw some lines in the sand" over the size and shape of legislation to remake the nation's health-care system, top advisers said Sunday. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Conference geared toward seniors, caregivers
With baby boomers quickly becoming elder boomers, concerns have increased among caregivers and health and human service providers on how to better serve this population. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:09:03 GMT)

Planning Ahead: The Hunting Dynasty - Advertising for Sustainable Products & Services - Appoints Awarded International ...
LONDON, September 7 /PRNewswire/ -- - Colwyn Elder Takes an Equity Stake and the Role of Director of Planning & Strategy in The Hunting Dynasty - the Start-up Advertising Agency For Sustainable Products & Services. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:14:34 GMT)

State cuts drain money from local programs
Saturday update July brought the California Legislature’s passage of a state budget largely shoring up California’s $26 billion shortfall, but local elder advocates are lamenting massive cuts to safety net programs for low-income seniors and the disabled. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:21:41 GMT)

Engel says Obama should include a public option in health care reform
WASHINGTON - Congressman Eliot Engel reached out to top White House aides, telling them that President Obama should include a call for a robust public option in his speech on health care reform to Congress next Wednesday. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:56:41 GMT)

Dems Revisit Tax On The Wealthy To Fund Health Care Reform
"Senate Democrats are revisiting proposals to raise taxes on high-income people to help pay for an overhaul of the health-care system," The Wall Street Journal reports. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:14:54 GMT)

State lawmakers sharpen positions on health care reform over recess
Members of the New York congressional delegation said the August recess sharpened their positions on health care reform and provided more real-life anecdotes supporting the need to change the current system. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:34:17 GMT)

Vols, health care and free chicken sandwiches
Here's what Knoxville bloggers are talking about. Here's a recent cut from the Knoxville Bloggers Network. Knoxville has an extremely active blogging community with several bloggers with large national followings. See what they're talking about this Labor Day weekend. (Also if you have a blog and would like to add to the network, use this form. Rocky Top Talk: Things You Can Learn From ... (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:33:58 GMT)

Seniors Seeking Home Care May Face Wait List
Starting Tuesday, anyone over the age of 60 who wants to participate in the state's Home Care Program may find themselves on a waiting list. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:27:11 GMT)

US troops killed in Afghanistan and Africa
Army Sgt. 1st Class Ronald W. Sawyer (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:58:22 GMT)

8 Questions About Health-Care Reform
President Obama will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday in an attempt to restart his push for health-care reform. Obama has said he hopes to provide affordable coverage to every American while reining in medical spending over the long term. Democratic lawmakers, who return to Washin... (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:04:19 GMT)

Nashville seniors weigh in on health care reform
Area senior citizens are divided over support for health care reform. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:23:26 GMT)

Democrats, Obama Make Bid to Regain Momentum on Health Care
Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Congressional Democrats are making another bid to draw at least some Republican support for a health-care overhaul plan with a compromise being offered by the head of a key Senate panel as lawmakers return to work today. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT)

Reservist is both teacher, student in Afghan war zone
Bobby Vongphakdy never forgot that his father had to drop out of high school in his native Laos because of the brutal war that engulfed the Southeast Asian country in the 1970s. After the communist takeover there, the family escaped to a new life in suburban Boston where the elder Vongphakdy took a job as a janitor in a Dunkin’ ... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:27:34 GMT)

SALUTE TO LABOR: Obama asks help on health care
CINCINNATI -- President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits such as paid leaves, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union label" and appealed to laborers to help him win the health care fight in Congress. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:09:21 GMT)

Better Care, Pay Less: Some Communities Find a Way
HEALTHBEAT: Improving health care quality at below-average prices? Some communities are trying (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:49:32 GMT)

Multiple Medical Opinions On Healing Heath Care
Ask Dr. William Handelman what's wrong with the health care system and three of his patients come to mind. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:57:46 GMT)

15 senior clinicians to oversee H1N1 care in hospitals
PETALING JAYA, Tues: The Health Ministry has appointed 15 senior clinicians to oversee Influenza A(H1N1) treatment in hospitals in a bid to contain the pandemic in the country, Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said today. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:07:42 GMT)

Sculptor shares lifetime passion with Taunton seniors
Artist Pam Foley's personal connections to The Arbors and to Taunton inspired a creative partnership at the local elder care facility. Foley said the project was organized in memory of her late father William Foley, a resident at The Arbors from 2006 to 2008. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:05:17 GMT)

Politics Today: Dems Move at Full Speed on Health Care
The President and Democrats will Accelerate the Health Care Debate this Week, as They Push Forward on That and Other Pressing Agenda Items (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:09:00 GMT)

Inside, looking out: Local health official weighs in on reform
Anyone turning on their televisions today can be guaranteed one thing: the words health care reform will seep from their speakers at least once while they flip through the channels. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:42:38 GMT)

Elder-Beerman, Goodwill collaborative promotion to begin soon
The semi-annual Goodwill® Sale event at Elder-Beerman will be held Sept. 16-29. The retail trade-in promotion is a successful collaboration between The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. and Goodwill Industries®.Consumers who donate clean, gently used clothing and home textiles at Elder-Beerman locations will receive a coupon for every single item they donate. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:54:19 GMT)

STREET MOVES: 3 Senior Health-Care Bankers Depart Jefferies
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Jefferies Group Inc. (JEF) lost three senior health- care bankers in the past two weeks. BMO Capital Markets Corp. confirmed two of the bankers are joining its operations. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:17:24 GMT)

Charges filed in nursing home drugging
A former administrator of a Lake Isabella skilled nursing facility was charged Tuesday with allowing staff to drug unruly patients to keep them quiet. Pamela Ott, 59, administrator of Kern Valley Healthcare District's facility from 2003 to 2007, pleaded not guilty to eight counts of elder abuse from August 2006 to January 2007. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:51 GMT)

Families Now Have More Choices For Senior Care
Federal money can begin going to adult day care programs and assisted living centers in Tennessee, which has until now spent almost all its Medicaid a.... (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:16:05 GMT)

SOUTH DATEBOOK 9/9/2009
TODAYMenifeeA support group for caregivers offered by Care Connexxus Adult Day Services is set from 9:30 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road. 951-509-2500. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:57:57 GMT)

New Industry Analyst Report Recommends Tech-Enabled Home Health Care
Today home monitoring and telehealth technology markets, self-care technologies, retail clinics, and use of online websites help individuals and caregivers to more effectively manage chronic disease. By 2020, providers and patients will willingly participate in a process of calibrated care - matching the right level of care at the right time and right place - through lower-cost, technology ... (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME Releases Episode 16 -- Nutrition for Seniors
In conjunction with Healthy Aging Month, the new podcast episode features Mary Beth Hardy, LivHOME's Midwest Regional Director, discussing the importance of good nutrition and how caregivers can help their senior clients achieve it. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

SV notches key region win
Sky View's Krista Whittle heads the ball while Box Elder's McKenzie Johnson (5) and Selena Ramos (10) look on during Tuesday's game in Smithfield. (Meegan M. Reid/Herald Journal) (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:56:10 GMT)

State funds flow to senior programs
The spigot has been opened just slightly for county human services, as state money for senior centers, in-home care for seniors and for other programs like Meals on Wheels begins flowing. When state lawmakers approved a stopgap measure for the state budg (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:22:44 GMT)

Hospitals must get high priority in health care reform, says Rep
KINGSTON – While second-term Congressman John Hall spent his summer vacation holding a series of lively, and at times loud, local ‘listening sessions’ on health care, his senior colleague, Rep. Maurice Hinchey, stayed away from the road show tour. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:11:30 GMT)

Paulsen critical of health care measure
With Congress in recess for the month of August, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen stopped by RidgePointe Senior Living in Minnetonka, Aug. 24, to discuss the health care reform bill recently introduced in the House. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:05:02 GMT)

Obama's speech a health care 'game changer'?
After months of criticism that he has failed to outline a specific health care reform plan, President Obama will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night in a speech aides say will be to the point. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:27:48 GMT)

Schluter recognized for years of elder advocacy
When Fred Schluter, long-time resident of Spooner, retired from his work 22 years ago, he set out on a mission to increase advocacy for older people. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:32:28 GMT)

One Senior's Take on Health Care
She'll be watching the health care reform debate (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:07:40 GMT)

Senior: Don't rush health care reform
(Editor's note: The unabridged version of this open letter to Rep. Rush Holt, D-12th District) As a senior citizen, I would like to discuss the various health care reform proposals under consideration. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:58:53 GMT)

Senior: Don't rush health care reform
(open letter to Rep. Rush Holt, D-12th District) As a senior citizen, I would like to discuss the various health care reform proposals under consideration. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:25:11 GMT)

Brunswick County seminar focuses on preventing elder abuse
Elder abuse doesn't look like many think it does, say those who deal with it in Brunswick County. More often than not, it doesn't involve bruises and broken bones from beatings or spirits shattered by constant verbal assaults. Those things do happen, but it's more common to find that relatives or caregivers have depleted bank accounts of hard-earned savings meant as a cushion for one's last years. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:07:55 GMT)

Obama Targets Snowe for Bipartisan Backing on Health-Care Plan
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama pitched his health-care plan to millions of Americans last night. One listener may matter most: Olympia Snowe, the senior senator from Maine, a Republican. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:31:25 GMT)

Video: Detailing Obama's health care plan
Sept. 9: White House senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett, joins Countdown's Keith Olbermann following President Barack Obama's speech on health care before a joint session of Congress to further explain some of the details of the president's health care plan. (Countdown) (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:43:19 GMT)

Mary Lyon: What Still Ails America
9/09/09 What Still Ails America By Mary Lyon Okay, full disclosure, up top. Liberal here. Progressive. Especially about the mushrooming health care crisis in this... (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:10:30 GMT)

Too Close for Comfort? Senior Care Expert Says Intergenerational Living Presents Special Challenges
The increasing number of seniors now living under the same roof with at least one other generation is a growing trend. The challenges that can arise from intergenerational living have prompted Home Instead Senior Care® to launch a public education campaign to help families determine if living together is a good idea. Helpful resources on living with a senior loved one are available at www ... (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:18:13 GMT)

Neglect killed 89-year-old West Boca woman, doctor testifies in murder trial
Living in a hot room and being deprived of fluids -- not Alzheimer's disease -- killed 89-year-old Elly Lorey, a geriatric psychiatrist testified Wednesday at the first-degree murder and elder-abuse trial of Lorey's caregivers, her daughter and son-in-law Kerstin and Toby Fenn. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:19:11 GMT)

How to talk money with Mom and Dad
This spring Michael Rowe and his six siblings flew their parents to Orlando to celebrate their 85th birthdays. After the guests of honor excused themselves for a nap one afternoon, conversation around the swimming pool quickly turned serious. Did Mom and Dad have enough money to see them through their retirement? No one quite knew the answer. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:54:21 GMT)

Senior center hosts annual carnival
Onslow County Senior services will host their third annual open house and carnival for seniors on Sept. 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the senior center. Activities include games, arts and crafts, and prize giveaways. Information about enrolling in the adult day care program will also be available. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:12:50 GMT)

Be a Santa to a Senior returning
Home Instead Senior Care's, "Be a Santa to a Senior" kick-off luncheon was enjoyed by many volunteers. Lunch was prepared by Executive Food Service and was held at Ameris Bank in Fleming Island. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:02:54 GMT)

HealthBridge Grows Past 300 Clients With In-Home Senior Care
DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - 09/10/09) - Since opening for business in 2007, HealthBridge has signed up over 300 clients. The Dallas home care company helps Dallas-Fort Worth families by providing in-home senior care for their aging loved ones. Unlike traditional home care companies, HealthBridge saves families money by using an on-demand service model that delivers care precisely when needed. News ... (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:30:00 GMT)

HealthBridge Grows Past 300 Clients With In-Home Senior Care
HealthBridge Caregivers Deliver Over 65,000 Hours of Care to Dallas-Fort Worth Seniors, Saving Families Time and Giving Them Peace of Mind (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:37:08 GMT)

Health Care Reform School
Editor's Note: Seasoned aging and elder issues commentator Paul Kleyman remixes the news--and misinformation--on health care reform as he pronounces "The Boomers are coming!" (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:01:51 GMT)

Local doctor says Obama cleared up health care misconceptions
It's not hard to find feedback about President Barack Obama's health care speech. In the Southern Tier, some doctors found both praise and fault with the president's prime-time message. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:14:04 GMT)

Senators pay tribute to Kennedy
WASHINGTON - Senators from both parties spent more than five hours yesterday paying bittersweet tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, recalling their late colleague as the chamber’s generous elder statesman, a passionate liberal, and a fierce, well-schooled politician who never shied away from a political fight. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:28:07 GMT)

Attorney General’s Office Informs Senior Citizens About Health Care Fraud
Brian Herrington, assistant director of Intergovernmental Affairs for New York State Attorney General (AG) Andrew Cuomo, spoke at the Port Washington Senior Center about how the AG’s Health Care Bureau helps to protect consumer rights. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:26:16 GMT)

PayingForSeniorCare.Com Announces the Creation of its Long Term Care Statistical Index.
PayingForSeniorCare.Com has launched its Long Term Care Statistical Index, a periodic publishing of elder care statistics. By using a combination of worrisome and humorous statistics, PayingForSeniorCare.com hopes to raise awareness and spur families into action to avoid financial crises related to paying for assisted living and the long term care of their loved ones. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Educator later became Eskaton's longest volunteer
Lorine A. Aughinbaugh, a longtime educator who became a leader on housing and care issues for seniors as a board member of Eskaton, has died at age 96. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:03:35 GMT)

Your opinions: Health care: Let's get it done
It is so discouraging to hear all of the news broadcasts swilling out wrong information on our president's dreams and desires for decent health care for all our citizens. They keep telling me that the senior citizens, particularly those of us that classify ourselves as "independent voters," are very unhappy with this president and this plan for care to all of us in this country. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:34:51 GMT)

Long-term care insurance bill finds support from industry leader
Today Jonas Roeser, a long-term care industry leader, declared his support for H.R. 1891, a House bill to make long-term care insurance more affordable through a 50% tax deduction. Roeser is Senior Vice President of Marketing and Operations for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) -- http://www.ltcfp.com -- one of the nation's largest and most experienced long-term care ... (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:19:05 GMT)

Senior facility plans continue
Plans for an Alden Health Care & Senior Living facility are again moving ahead after a nearly two-year delay. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:03:14 GMT)

Seniors like Medicare but wary of health care changes
President Barack Obama promises no changes to Medicare but seniors aren't sure they believe Many senior citizens in South Florida and across the country are worried that an overhaul of the nation's health care system would raise their medical costs or pinch their benefits. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:02:50 GMT)

Dole, Politics Aside, Pushes for Health Care Plan
Bob Dole, who left the Senate in 1996, is now working behind the scenes to pass an overhaul of the health care system. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:58:20 GMT)

AARP Director Speaks at Senior Center
Bob Jackson, director of AARP, North Carolina will be at the Senior Enrichment Center Thursday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. to with a presentation on the hotly debated issue of health care reform. With Congress gearing up to reform the U.S. health care system, the media is overloaded with often conflicting information about health care reform. What is fact? What is myth? (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:24:50 GMT)