Elder Care News 09/2009 (Page 2)

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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. (Sep 4, 2009)

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. (Sep 5, 2009)

San Bernardino police arrested a woman suspected of boarding nearly two dozen mentally ill people in converted chicken coops in her backyard. (Sep 5, 2009)

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. (Sep 5, 2009)

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... (Sep 5, 2009)

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. (Sep 5, 2009)

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. (Sep 5, 2009)

 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.  (Sep 5, 2009)

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 ... (Sep 5, 2009)

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 ... (Sep 5, 2009)

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. (Sep 5, 2009)

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 (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

BOSTON - When exactly did the Republicans start operating one of those marketing scams that target t ... (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

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. (Sep 6, 2009)

The president takes the lead on health care reform with a speech this Wednesday. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

"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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 7, 2009)

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 ... (Sep 7, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

Army Sgt. 1st Class Ronald W. Sawyer (Sep 8, 2009)

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... (Sep 8, 2009)

Area senior citizens are divided over support for health care reform. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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’ ... (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

HEALTHBEAT: Improving health care quality at below-average prices? Some communities are trying (Sep 8, 2009)

Ask Dr. William Handelman what's wrong with the health care system and three of his patients come to mind. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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. (Sep 8, 2009)

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